Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 4:30–5:00 p.m.
Data Alchemy: Turning AEC Challenges Into Opportunities With Data
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 4:30–5:00 p.m.
Speaker

Paul Murphy
Chief Information Officer
GHD
Paul has served as GHD’s Chief Information Officer and Executive Leader since October 2022. He is driven by the possibilities technology creates to shape how people work, how projects are delivered, and the services GHD can provide for its clients. He is a dynamic advocate for innovating through technology and has built strategic relationships with GHD’s key technology vendors.
Paul began his career as an army officer and qualified as a civil engineer before joining GHD as a project director, security advisor, operational manager and technical leader, a purposeful path that led him to information technology. His experience in shaping the transformation of GHD's global technology platforms supports him in driving sustainable change across the enterprise and delivering on the company's strategy.
Paul appreciates the complexity of technology and its impact on design, project delivery, and business operations and is leveraging this to improve client experiences. He has lived and worked in Australia, the USA, and Papua New Guinea and has delivered projects across Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the UAE and Qatar.

Paul Murphy
Chief Information Officer
GHD
ABOUT THE SESSION
Join Paul Murphy as he delves into the transformative power of data in the AEC industry. In this engaging session, Paul explores how data can be the modern-day philosopher’s stone, turning industry challenges into valuable opportunities. Discover how data-driven innovation is revolutionizing project planning, resource allocation and decision making. Through real-world examples and case studies, learn how prediction, design optimization and innovative business models are reshaping the AEC landscape. Gain insights into the future of the AEC industry and how you can leverage data to drive continuous improvement and success.