Digital Strategy
Build the digital capability needed to improve decision-making, strengthen asset performance and unlock the value of information across the asset lifecycle.
How we help our clients
Large estates and asset portfolios are becoming increasingly complex to manage. Organisations need reliable information to support investment decisions, operational performance, sustainability objectives and long-term planning. However, fragmented data, disconnected systems and inconsistent information standards can limit visibility and reduce confidence in future decisions.
As specialist advisers, we help organisations define the digital strategies, BIM frameworks and information management approaches needed to create more effective ways of managing their assets. Combining digital expertise with multidisciplinary built environment knowledge, we establish how information should be structured, governed and connected across the asset lifecycle. This enables clients to improve decision-making, optimise portfolio performance and create a stronger foundation for future investment.
Creating digital capability for better decisions
Digital transformation is most successful when it begins with clear organisational objectives rather than technology. Understanding what decisions need to improve creates the foundation for a successful digital strategy.
We help clients define their digital transformation vision, establish priorities and develop practical implementation pathways. This includes digital strategies, BIM strategies and information management frameworks aligned with industry standards such as ISO 19650, creating a clear approach for managing information across the asset lifecycle.
Reliable information is essential for effective estate management and investment planning. Without consistent standards and processes, organisations can struggle to understand asset performance, manage risk or make confident decisions.
We develop information requirements, governance frameworks and Common Data Environment approaches that define how information is created, managed and shared. This establishes a consistent foundation for BIM delivery, asset information management and improved collaboration across teams and supply chains.
Many organisations hold valuable asset information across disconnected systems, limiting their ability to understand performance and identify opportunities. Connecting information creates greater visibility and supports more strategic decision-making.
We help clients develop approaches for integrating asset, spatial and operational data across their estates. Through structured information environments, dashboards and digital tools, we support improved understanding of utilisation, performance and investment priorities.
Digital approaches enable organisations to explore future possibilities before committing significant investment. By testing scenarios and understanding potential impacts, clients can make more informed decisions about complex estates.
We advise on the application of digital models and digital twin approaches to support scenario testing, asset optimisation and estate planning. This can help clients evaluate options such as refurbishment, adaptation and redevelopment while considering factors including performance, carbon, utilisation and long-term value.
Digital transformation is an ongoing capability that requires effective governance, consistent processes and continuous improvement.
We help organisations establish the frameworks, standards and approaches needed to maintain reliable information over time. By embedding digital capability across the asset lifecycle, we support better operational decisions, improved estate management and more resilient future investment.
Game Changers
The future of the built environment will be shaped by the digital strategies established at the earliest stages of a project. In this article, Elliott Crossley, Digital Strategy Advisor, examines how BIM has evolved beyond a design tool into a powerful platform for data-led decision making, collaboration and improved asset performance.
Strategic solutions
Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal
Our digital strategy advice enabled informed decision-making and coordinated digital delivery across disciplines for this landmark restoration.
PWC Framework
Our digital advisory services created a consistent reporting framework, improving estate insights and portfolio-wide decision-making.
University of Warwick - STEM Cluster
Our digital strategy advice established information governance, enabling coordinated delivery and informed decisions across 27 disciplines.
Speak to our expert
Elliott Crossley, Digital Strategy Adviser
Elliott advises organisations on digital transformation strategies that improve how information is created, managed and used across the asset lifecycle. As BDP’s Digital Delivery Director, he leads the strategic adoption of digital approaches across the practice, supporting clients, project teams and industry partners in developing more effective ways of working.
With extensive experience delivering complex multidisciplinary projects, Elliott combines technical expertise with practical understanding of design, delivery and asset management. He helps organisations establish digital frameworks that improve decision-making, strengthen information governance and unlock the potential of emerging technologies.
Further Reading
Estates Optimisation
Optimise your estate through evidence-led strategies that improve performance, reduce carbon and maximise long-term value from investment.