Dr Anne Kemp named Digital Construction Champion at the Digital Construction Awards

In 2019, she was awarded an OBE for her significant contribution to the UK’s programme to deliver a smart digital economy for the built environment.

Reading her citation, DC+ editor Justin Stanton said: “Anne’s passion for information management’s ability to empower and drive change in construction feels like a personal – not just professional – mission. She is always direct, always clear and always wants the best for construction.

“Perhaps occasionally glancing at the trophy will be a source of energy and further motivation later this year as she tackles the unenviable task of reaching a consensus output from thousands of comments on the 19650 revisions.”

One of the digital construction professionals who nominated her for the award said: “Anne gets the bigger picture, blue sky thinking around information management, but she’s also a realist and understands that best practice and its value needs to be communicated to – and adopted by – as many players in the built and managed environment as possible, not just major clients and tier one contractors. Her passion and pragmatism are crucial.”

Kemp was unable to attend the event, so she will be presented with her trophy at Digital Construction Week in June.

The Digital Construction Awards are organised by Digital Construction Week, the Chartered Institute of Building, DC+ and Construction Management. Read about the rest of the winners.

To find out more about the Awards and enquire about sponsorship or entering next year’s event, visit digitalconstructionawards.co.uk.

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