In the fourth in a short series of Q&As to mark the turning of the year, David Shepherd, product manager (data & construction enablers) at the Houses of Parliament Restoration & Renewal, reveals his 2023 highlights and his hopes and plans for 2024. Beware the boozy fruit cake!

How should BIM maturity be measured? Are prescriptive processes enough to drive industry adoption? Or is it more about a culture of collaboration?

Fresh from his stint on stage with Carlos Santana, House of Commons project BIM leader David Shepherd steps into the spotlight. He reveals his dislike of technology ‘gate keepers’, and why a focus on SMEs is key to digital adoption.