Glider is delighted to be shortlisted for the following categories:

• BIM Project the Year 2023 (judged by panel)
• Collaboration Project of the Year (judged by panel)
• Digital Construction Project of the Year (judged by panel)
• Asset Management Product of the Year 2023 (online vote)

40 Leadenhall Street

Glider is shortlisted in three categories for its work on M&G Real Estate’s 40 Leadenhall Street office scheme in the city of London. Glider worked as the Asset Information Management and Handover Consultant alongside Principal Contractor, Mace and Smart Building Consultant, Arcadis.

Mace engaged with Glider to develop digital workflows in order to manage project data more effectively. Due to the vast scale of this project, managing delivery (including digital deliverables against client requirements) across the supply chain and project stakeholders has been a significant challenge, but one which Glider relished.

The processing of the data was significantly improved due to the unique data management, validation and verification capabilities of gliderbim®. Combined with Glider’s skilled information managers and consultants, there were substantial savings on time, money and effort and infinitely enhanced workflows for the operational teams running this building.

In 2022, Glider won “Collaboration Project of the Year 2022” for its involvement in  HMP Five Wells.

Asset Management Product of the Year 

gliderbim® has also been shortlisted for the Asset Management Product of the Year 2023. gliderbim® is a powerful and cyber secure data-driven CDE platform that manages the production and delivery of BIM models, asset data and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) information throughout design and construction. The result is a complete digital platform for asset information for the entire life of a facility.

gliderbim® has previously been awarded a “hammer” in 2017, 2019, 2020 and in 2021.

Voting for the Construction Computing Awards is now open. Although three of the categories are judged by a panel, we welcome your support for gliderbim® in the ‘Asset Management Product of the Year’ category.

Show your support

To cast your vote simply visit the Construction Computing Awards website before the voting deadline on 1 November 2023.

The winner will be announced on 9 November 2023 at a ceremony, taking place at The Leonardo City Hotel in London.

The initiative, which was introduced in January 2023 on a trial basis, saw employees wrap up their working week at 1pm once a month. During the trial, employees praised the time to recharge, and the leadership team recognised there was no impact on the excellent client service levels and very little impact on productivity. As a result, Finish Early Friday has become a permanent fixture and adds the equivalent of 6 days to the already-generous annual leave allowance.

Henry Saunders, Head of Operations at Glider, explains: “Initiatives like Finish Early Friday aren’t about sacrificing productivity for leisure. Rather, they’re about recognising that well-rested and motivated employees are more likely to excel in their roles. Glider  values its employees and this is another important step in demonstrating our commitment to investing in the productivity and longevity of our workforce.”

A glimpse into Finish Early Friday

Employees look forward to these special Fridays. We asked a few of them to share the things they have been able to do since the Finish Early Friday initiative was introduced. Switching off at 1pm once a month has meant they have gained precious hours to unwind, spend time with loved ones, or simply pursue personal passions. Here are just some of ways they spent their afternoons:

• Luke Pibworth, Product Owner

Luke has been able to fit in catch ups with a friend on his Friday afternoons off. This is the only day they can both meet up.

More recently, he was also able to get an early start on a family weekend in Kent. He was able by getting on the road much earlier than normal and avoiding most of the rush-hour traffic. Here he is enjoying some well-deserved time off on the beach!

• Emma Ashton, Business Administrator

Being able to finish at 1pm, has allowed Emma to take advantage of the extended weekend and go on more adventures in her campervan. One weekend she ventured to Ingleton and admired these amazing views from the Meadow Falls campsite.

• Sian Butcher, Senior Digital Delivery Manager

Sian has really appreciated the additional time off and when the weather has been good, he’s been able to spend time on the water. However, during the school holidays, Sian has been able to spend more time with his children and even took them to a local climbing centre.

• Lisa Parker, Handover Document Manager

As the primary carer for her 85 year old mother, Lisa has appreciated being able to spend more time with her mum and help her out by doing small jobs and shopping for her. This is something that she’d normally do over the weekend. So it has left Lisa free to do other things instead – which is often doing her own housework!

A balanced approach to work and life

Finish Early Friday is just one of Glider’s comprehensive benefits, reflecting the company’s commitment to employee welfare. Fully remote working provides employees the freedom and flexibility they deserve, allowing them to produce their best work and live healthier, happier lives. A significant number of employees are working parents. So Glider promotes a flexible and family-friendly work culture that allows employees to work around their personal obligations without any unnecessary stress.

As a fully remote business, Glider recognises the importance of personal connections and team building. So regular away days are organised. Previous away days have included team building activities based on the Squid Games and the Crystal Maze. In 2022 there was even a trip to Barcelona. Memorable work trips ensure the team is able to make personal connections.

In addition to the extended Friday afternoons and remote working, employees at Glider benefit from professional training opportunities, private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance.

Setting a positive example

Glider is setting a positive example for the business world. Initiatives like these are a testament to the idea that happy employees drive a company’s success.

Innovation is at the forefront of Glider’s mission. The Finish Early Friday initiative demonstrates the company’s progressive and people-centric approach. Glider is not only enhancing the lives of its employees but also reshaping the future of work – one where employee well-being takes centre stage.

Join Us

If you would like to join Glider and be part of our exciting future, take a look at our current vacancies.

About the awards

The Building Innovation Awards are designed to recognise the incredible efforts from across the sector. They celebrate the businesses and individuals championing innovation and technology to advance the built environment.

Glider’s submission

Glider’s submission was for M&G Real Estate’s 40 Leadenhall Street office scheme in the city of London. Glider worked as the Asset Information Management and Handover Consultant alongside Principal Contractor, Mace and Smart Building Consultant, Arcadis. Given the vast scale of this project, managing delivery (including digital deliverables against client requirements) across the supply chain and project stakeholders has been a significant challenge.

One of Mace’s primary goals was to develop digital workflows in order to manage project data more effectively. The quantity of BIM information on Leadenhall has been vast. All of the trades on the project (approximately 60 in total) were data and/or model authors. This resulted in hundreds of models, and high levels of asset data to be managed. Processing the level of data on the 40 Leadenhall Street project was significantly improved. This was due to the unique data management, validation and verification capabilities of gliderbim®. Additionally Glider’s skilled information managers and consultants substantially saving time, money and effort on this project, and infinitely enhancing workflows for the operational teams running this building.

Nick Hutchinson, Managing Director of Glider, commented, “We are delighted to have been named as a finalist for the ‘Most Innovative Construction Project’ award. We’ve developed gliderbim® to improve performance across the entire asset lifecycle. Being recognised as one of the foremost organisations driving innovation in the sector is an honour. This validates the efforts of not only the Glider team but also our industry partners at Mace, Arcadis, Make Architects, M&G Real Estate and Nuveen, and the broader delivery supply chain.”

Announcement

The winner will be announced on Thursday 12 October 2023 at the Building Innovation Awards ceremony, taking place at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, Manchester.

Get in touch

To find out more about Glider and gliderbim® call 0203 8268 001 or email us.

Supplier information and risk management provider for the defence, aerospace and security industry, Hellios JOSCAR, invited multiple organisations to its exclusive members-only event, which took place on 30 June 2023. The event was created to give delegates a 360-degree view of the risks and challenges currently facing supply chains globally, and collaborate on innovative solutions for these challenges.

To recognise the disruptive capabilities of small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the defence and aerospace supply chain, JOSCAR held the competition to champion innovation. The judging process for the award consisted of a rigorous evaluation that included the submission of a comprehensive video highlighting Glider’s pioneering innovation. Six shortlisted companies were then invited to deliver a three minute live presentation at the event. Glider’s representative, Stuart Bell, Director of Sales and Marketing, captivated the audience whilst a countdown timer displayed on the screen behind the stage, adding to the intensity of the moment.

Amanda Wood, Sustainability Director, Supply Chain at BAE Systems and the sponsor of the JOSCAR Innovation Award, posed three critical questions to each of the shortlisted companies. To evaluate Glider’s innovation, the questions centred around the distinguishing factors that set Glider apart from existing market solutions and the vision for future development of the innovation.

Glider’s performance during the Q&A session further solidified the company’s position as a frontrunner for the coveted award.

Glider’s pitch focused on its ground breaking work with the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), primarily involving the digitisation of the DIO’s extensive built estate comprising over 150,000 buildings. Glider’s innovative solutions and its potential to revolutionise the built environment through their compliant and secure solution caught the attention of the judging panel and established them as trailblazers in the industry.

This award highlights Glider’s commitment to innovation, cutting-edge technology, and transformative solutions. Glider continues to drive the digital revolution in the construction and infrastructure sectors, inspiring other organisations to follow suit in adopting forward-thinking approaches.

Stuart Bell commented, “We are incredibly honoured to receive the JOSCAR SME Innovation Award, and it is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire Glider team. This recognition validates our commitment to driving digitisation in the construction and infrastructure sectors with a strong focus on security and compliance. This was also a great opportunity to promote the work Glider has been doing with the DIO and for suppliers to understand more about the requirements for working with the DIO on projects.”

Discover more

To find out more about the work we’ve been doing wit the DIO, take a look at the award-winning submission video below.

The Digital Construction Awards are designed to recognise the incredible efforts from across the sector, celebrating the projects, teams and individuals championing innovation and technology to advance the built environment.

The ‘Digital Construction Project of the Year’ award celebrates what can be achieved through the successful implementation and adoption of digital technologies and processes on a project. The judges are not looking at one specific issue or challenge, but at how a digital approach has enabled better overall outcomes for the project.

In particular, the judges have considered which entries have presented clear and thought-out client requirements and engagement, collaborative dialogue and engagement with the supply chain and how this has optimised the project overall.

On M&G Real Estate’s 40 Leadenhall Street office scheme in the city of London, Glider worked as the Asset Information Management and Handover Consultant alongside Principal Contractor, Mace and Smart Building Consultant, Arcadis. Given the vast scale of this project, managing delivery (including digital deliverables against client requirements) across the supply chain and project stakeholders has been a significant challenge.

One of Mace’s primary ambitions was to develop digital workflows in order to manage project data more effectively. Once Mace had secured buy-in from the client on their explicit requirements, the contractor required all trades and designers to submit models in three specific file formats. As a result, the quantity of BIM information on Leadenhall has been vast, as all of the trades on the project (approximately 60 in total) are data and/or model authors; resulting in hundreds of models, and high levels of asset data to be managed. Processing the level of data on the 40 Leadenhall Street project was significantly improved due to the unique data management, validation and verification capabilities of gliderbim® and Glider’s skilled information managers and consultants substantially saving time, money and effort on this project, and infinitely enhancing workflows for the operational teams running this building.

Nick Hutchinson, Managing Director of Glider commented, “We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the ‘Digital Construction of the Year’ award. This validates the efforts of not only the Glider team but our industry partners at Mace, Arcadis, Make Architects, M&G Real Estate and Nuveen, as well as the broader delivery supply chain. We are honoured to be considered as one of the foremost organisations driving innovation in the sector, and that gliderbim® is being recognised for its ability to improve performance across the asset lifecycle.”

On 4th July 2023, we’ll be attending the ceremony to see winners of each category receive their awards in an evening presentation at the Grade II listed London venue, The Brewery. This unique historic site will make the perfect setting for the dinner reception, awards presentation and networking drinks.

To find out more about Glider and gliderbim® call 0203 8268 001 or email info@glidertech.com.

Digital Construction Week (DCW) is an event designed to explore the exciting future of digital construction. It provides the stage for companies at the forefront of emerging technologies such as smart buildings, digital twins, augmented reality, information management, automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and robotics.

Glider’s Head of Product, John Adams, will be joining a panel to discuss optimal strategies for delivering smart buildings. John will be joining representatives from RIBA, Kier, Hoare Lea and ScanTech Digital on the panel:

Strategies for Successfully Delivering Smart Buildings

• Speakers: John Adams (Glider Technology), Dale Sinclair (WSP & RIBA), James Franklin (Kier), Ciaran Kelly (Hoare Lea), Matthew Bott (ScanTech Digital)
• Date: 17th May 2023
• Time: 1pm to 1.45pm
• Stage: Main Stage

Positioned as a teaser to a pending launch later this summer, the panel will be discussing their involvement in the new Smart Building Overlay to the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Plan of Work. Glider has worked in conjunction with RIBA, Hoare Lee, Kier and ScanTech Digital. There has also been a number of peer reviewers from across industry to produce the Overlay. The document augments the original Plan of Work, and is written from a range of perspectives. Including that of a specifier, integrator, contractor and enabler. It provides holistic guidance throughout the process of identifying the need, defining the brief, developing the design, on-site installation, commissioning and then operating a smart building.

The RIBA Plan of Work is a guidance framework that is used by designers, contractors, project and cost managers, developers, and estate owners. Its application across a range of project sizes and complexity, and focus on outcomes and timely decisions allows the guidance for smart buildings to be aligned with other disciplines, particularly through the specification and design stage.

Commenting on Glider’s involvement in the panel discussion, John Adams said, “This is an excellent opportunity to share how stakeholders can successfully deliver smart buildings using a Smart Overlay to the RIBA Plan of Work. I’m looking forward to joining our peers to discuss the RIBA Plan of Work. And in particular how it will simplify the process of designing and delivering smart buildings.”

Get in touch

To find out more about Glider and gliderbim® call 0203 8268 001 or email us.

Held on 17-18 May 2023 at ExCeL London, DCW is the perfect opportunity for attendees to collaborate, connect and share ideas with over 5,800 participants from across the digital built environment community. In addition to making new connections, attendees can also get up to speed with the latest digital trends and experience live demonstrations and source cutting-edge technology from over 150 disruptive technology brands.

Glider is one of the ground-breaking software companies creating a digital future for the built environment with its data-driven Building Information Management (BIM) solution, gliderbim®. This is just one of the innovative technological solutions for powering the virtual built environment that the Glider team looks forward to discussing at DCW.

Glider will be presenting several exciting talks on a variety of digital construction topics across two days. These will promote discourse on digital methods that are driving modern construction. Additionally, Glider will also be sponsoring the brand-new Asset Management Stage. This stage will showcase sessions focused on the needs of asset owners and owner operators. Topic include requirements definition, asset handover management, maintenance and operation.

“We are delighted to return to Digital Construction Week. We will be discussing how digital is revolutionising construction in our new and up-to-date series of talks. Glider will also be supporting DCW through our sponsorship of the brand-new Asset Management Stage,” commented Nick Hutchinson, Managing Director at Glider.

Asset Information Models: Unlocking the Value of CIM for Asset Owners

• Speaker: Lucas Cusack, Strategic Lead Asset Management, Glider Technology
• Date: 17th May
• Time: 12pm to 12.30pm
• Stage: Asset Management Stage

Software to Cover the Whole Asset Lifecycle

• Speaker: John Adams, Head of Product, Glider Technology
• Date: 18th May
• Time: 2.15pm to 2.30pm
• Stage: Tech Stage

The Case for Information Management

• Speaker: John, Adams, Head of Product, Glider Technology
• Date: 18th May
• Time: 10.30am – 11am
• Stage: Asset Management Stage

Glider also looks forward to welcoming attendees at stand D110.  The team will be exhibiting additional topics such as Information Management (IM), coordination, BIM data (COBie) modelling, technical authoring, cloud computing, G-cloud framework and smart buildings.

Get in touch

To find out more about Glider and gliderbim® call 0203 8268001 or email us.

For people approaching the end of their academic journey and for those considering a career change, it can be a daunting time as you start to plan your next steps. In recent decades the career landscape has changed dramatically with new industries, roles and opportunities emerging. There is an abundance of jobs for people to choose from, but with a lack of awareness around many contemporary and specialist occupations, it’s difficult for people to find their way to these roles.

What is BIM? And what is Information Management more generally?

Many people know about architecture, engineering and construction, but less know about the rapidly growing digital side of the sector. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is a process that includes the use of specific technologies and approaches when creating and managing buildings. In 2016, BIM was mandated by the UK government as the recognised approach when procuring and delivering capital project work. BIM is a collaborative process supported by a variety of technology solutions, including software that enables project parties to manage and utilise information in a centralised area, making it available for sharing, reviewing, approving and issuing. The digital platform is what is known as a Common Data Environment (CDE).

The design and construction of built assets is a very collaborative process, but it can be difficult for all the different people involved in the project to share information. Using a CDE allows the independent teams to integrate their processes. This facilitates efficient co-operation and minimises the risk of losing information. Digitising information is hugely beneficial for construction projects as teams can improve collaboration with each other.

Glider is a software vendor, consultancy and services provider focused specifically on the Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Owner/Owner Operator (AECO) industries. We guide asset owners, public sector bodies, developers, architects, engineers and contractors through the full lifecycle of a building project; from conception, through to construction and operation of the building to final decommission or disposal. We support our clients through every phase of the asset lifecycle through our specialism in information management and our custom-built CDE platform, gliderbim®.

Getting into BIM

Glider encourages people that are interested in the built environment industries to also consider a career in information management. This may include apprentices, graduates or career changers. There is no linear career path to information management, and everyone that works at Glider has their own unique background.

Sarah Marshall, Digital Delivery Manager at Glider commented, “Other than the one module in my university degree I didn’t really know what BIM or Information Management was or that it could be a standalone career! Through my first role in an architect’s practice, BIM was just creating 3D models and I realised I had more of an interest in the software than creating a model of how a window sits in a brick wall. Then an opportunity came up for me, and I found out that asset management is the ‘why it happens’ and I wanted to explore it more!”.

For people starting a career in information management, Sarah said: “Ask questions, stay curious and be inquisitive. Take any opportunities that come your way and take in any information that comes your way”.

Working at Glider

Glider believes that information management companies should reflect modern values. This is an essential consideration for people beginning their career, or indeed changing their career. We promote a progressive work culture to support the needs of a modern workforce. We do this through a diverse approach to recruitments and a flexible work culture. Glider is also a fully remote organisation. This means that location is not a limiting factor for those who want to work with the company.

Progression Opportunities

As mentioned, career changes are not considered unusual at Glider. Henry Saunders, Head of Operations, worked in the legal industry before making his transition to Glider. Henry graduated from university with a degree in criminology. After graduating, Henry pursued his passion for law by practising Quality and Compliance at a law firm. As an ISO Accredited Lead Auditor, Henry then ran his own consultancy. This provided ISO compliant systems for several construction industry clients in Information Security, Quality Management and Environmental. Henry later returned to the legal industry, leading the Quality, Risk and Compliance team at a top 50 law firm. He then transferred his skills to the BIM sector, taking on the role of Business Operations Manager at Glider. After 11 months, Henry progressed to Head of Operations of the organisation.

Likewise, Emma Hutchinson, Human Resources Manager at Glider, worked exclusively in the health sector before working at Glider. Emma qualified as a Registered Nurse, and practised nursing in the NHS for 11 years before beginning her Glider journey. Emma began as a Personal Assistant to the directors. She then worked as a Compliance Officer and later taking her current role as Human Resources Manager.

Glider assesses people holistically to ensure that their strengths are being reviewed without any bias. Stuart Bell, Director of Sales and Marketing at Glider commented, “As well as wanting to build value in the business, we want to create opportunities for our people such that they can thrive and grow. I have worked in other businesses where you win work at almost any cost. That is just not our motivation or our culture. We are nothing without our people: it is their intellect and skills set that make us successful in supporting our customers’ ambition and their desired project and asset outcomes.”

If you’re interested in finding out more, please visit the Glider career page. To find out more about Glider and gliderbim® call 0203 8268 001 or email us.

DCW was created to highlight the latest trends in digital construction, as well as the companies that are driving architecture, engineering, construction, design and manufacturing forward. Now in its 9th year, DCW provides the stage for companies at the forefront of emerging technologies such as digital twins, augmented reality, information management, automation and AI, DfMA and robotics.

After successful presentations on the topic of asset management within the DCW programme last year, Glider will be sponsoring the new Asset Management Stage. This stage will showcase sessions focused on the needs of asset owners and owner operators, covering topics associated with asset management, such as requirements definition, asset handover, management, maintenance and operation.

Speakers that will take to the stage come from various backgrounds and sectors, such as those from the government, local authorities, major projects and the private sector who will share a range of client perspectives of asset management. This series of talks will help to uncover what asset owners need to know about their estate and built assets to manage them effectively, and how they can analyse and exploit asset data to drive actionable insights.

These discussions will inspire and help attendees to understand the link between the construction and operational phases of projects, helping to educate on digitised information and strategies that are available and how these will help to improve the way assets are managed throughout their lifecycle.

Stuart Bell, Director of Sales and Marketing at Glider commented: “Following a great turnout of our talks on the Information Management Stage at DCW last year, we are excited to announce that we will be sponsoring a stage entirely dedicated to Asset Management at DCW 2023.”

Stuart added, “This is an excellent opportunity to really dive deeper into the themes associated with managing asset information, such as handover, maintenance and operation, and downstream integrations with operational platforms that aren’t necessarily accessible to asset owners. We want to help owners understand the digital approaches they should consider taking to enhance the way they are managing their buildings.”

To find out more about Glider and gliderbim® call 0203 8268 001 or email info@glidertech.com.

We often talk about the supply chain and the importance of all parties working in a true, collaborative manner. However, the difference between design, construction and operation all too often means that projects are not run as effectively as they could be, with intent, information and understanding often lost. It’s therefore interesting to find someone who has witnessed all of these parts of the supply chain and has taken it upon themselves to try and make change happen by taking learnings up the supply chain to major asset owners.

Lucas Cusack studied architecture in his native Australia before starting as an Architectural Intern at Design Forum Architects. At this very early stage, the intrigue of modelling saw him become a Structural Modeller at Archiform 3D before becoming an Architectural Technician, with a focus on CAD and graphics at Cottee Parker Cottee.

A move to London saw Lucas take the role of Project Professional at Woods Bagot before a significant move to BIM Manager at Anshen + Allen. Whilst in this role Lucas identified the void between architects and main contractors and how the intent of BIM was being massively underutilised. It was 2014 and information modelling was in its infancy for many, with main contractors not fully embracing its potential.

Driven by a desire to facilitate change, Lucas joined Laing O’Rourke as Lead Digital Engineer (BIM). Part of the senior leadership team within the Digital Engineering function, he managed the implementation and usage of BIM on large-scale building projects during construction in the London and Oxford region. Managing a team of seven digital engineers, they supported 10 projects collectively worth over £1 billion.

Managing the creation of the BIM Execution Plans and negotiating BIM deliverables with key stakeholders, Lucas was heavily involved in consultant and client engagement. It was at this juncture that a further gap in the supply chain tweaked Lucas’s drive for wider information management adoption – the exploitation by end clients.

“Working with clients whilst at Laing O’Rourke, it became abundantly clear that the first instructions around building information was limited to one line in a contract and the data that was being handed over upon completion was not being used effectively,” commented Lucas. “I have a tendency to jump into a problem to see how I can solve it and that’s exactly what I did, by joining Westfield as Project BIM Manager in a role that saw the delivery of their first BIM project.”

“At Westfield, I was in charge of the development, implementation, execution and management of BIM for all projects developed by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe. My remit covered a development pipeline of around £4 billion within the UK and Europe.”

“My time at a tier 1 contractor has shown me that all too often contractors are only able to deliver what they are asked to deliver and all too often clients are afraid to provide additional instructions, as a project progresses, as they are afraid of what it will cost. Further, any data centres that exist are disconnected and there is little value to be gained.”

“Understanding that when you invest in building information you are investing in an outcome not a piece of software is important. The information all typically exists but the way in which it is managed is not efficient and as more smart systems are added to the process, it can get overly complicated with opportunities to create valuable information being lost.”

Whilst at Westfield ‘the bright lights of digital twins’ caught Lucas’s eye. Coupled with an appreciation that end clients need to know what to ask contractors and the need for clients to have internal building information expertise to help manage costs and expectations, a move to a building information management provider comes as no surprise.

As the first employee of Willow Europe, Lucas in the role of Director of Project Delivery, UK & Europe, grew an international team, whilst being the key contact for clients and supporting product development. “With my experience spanning so many disciplines, helping to steer the development of new products comes naturally,” he said.

So where can someone who has travelled the supply chain from design to construction through to the end client and consultancy go next? With the growth in digital twins and client asset owners appreciating the value that data and technology can bring to their projects, there comes a requirement to go beyond just the delivery of a building and look at its ongoing management.

As clients invest in the creation of digital twins and the creation of building information, there comes the need to ensure this valuable commodity is managed into the future. What good is there in creating a digital model if we fail to maintain it? With an eye on the future, Lucas has now joined the team at Glider as Strategic Lead, Asset Management. A new role that will see Lucas work with clients to provide consultancy support in the use and maintenance of building information.

“Whilst at Westfield, Glider presented to me. I was blown away by their approach and I’ve followed the company with interest. I see the company as a best practice example of how to collate, manage and hand over information. It’s with the handover my new role comes into its own. Gilder has seen an opportunity to work with asset owners to provide ongoing help to maintain their information and ensure the value of their asset benefits from accurate information. This includes how to interpret data, how to update following moves, changes and adaptations and how to manage risk in terms of uncertainty around expenditure.”

“If anyone looks at my career it has been varied but there has been a natural path through the supply chain. The industry is getting better in terms of how it creates and manages data but we do have a long way to go. My career and experience of working across design, construction, operation and consultancy has shown me the true value of investing in information. Whilst early involvement is always desirable, it’s better to start somewhere in terms of investing in information management than never at all.”

Stuart Bell, Director of Sales and Marketing at Glider commented on Lucas’s appointment: “We are delighted to have Lucas on board as Strategic Lead. His expertise in BIM and whole lifecycle asset management made him the obvious choice for the role where he will be leading the Glider go-to-market strategy for property developers, property managers and major asset owners.”

To find out more about Glider and gliderbim® call 0203 8268 001 or email info@glidertech.com.