Dory Azar is a licensed architect (OAA, AIA, LEED AP) and Product Consultant at RIB Software, where he promotes SpecLink and represents the company across webinars, speaking engagements, and industry events. With over 20 years of architecture and design experience, he connects design intent to practical execution in a clear, relatable way. Dory also hosts the popular SpecTalk webinar series and is widely known for his architecture-focused social media content, where he presents architecture in a way that relatable, educational, and entertaining.

As CEO of RIB Software, René Wolf leads the organisation’s global strategy with a strong focus on growth, innovation, and operational alignment. He is known for his transparent, people‑centred leadership style and regularly engages directly with teams across regions to strengthen collaboration and culture.

Birgit Biemans is a leading voice on construction productivity and digital transformation, bringing deep global insights from her work at McKinsey. Her expertise spans industry performance, productivity trends, and how construction can adopt lessons from manufacturing to accelerate change.

Professor Martin Fischer is a global pioneer in Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) and a leading figure in digital transformation across the built environment. He serves as the Kumagai Professor of Engineering at Stanford University and Director of the Center for Integrated Facility Engineering (CIFE), where his research focuses on improving project team productivity, lifecycle performance, and sustainability through advanced modelling and integrated processes. His work on VDC and 4D modelling has been adopted worldwide and has earned him numerous industry honours, including election to the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences.

Rolf Helmes, Chief Product Officer at RIB, leads the global product organisation and drives the strategic direction of RIB’s portfolio. With over a decade at Siemens in roles spanning strategy, product management, and digital innovation–including leading a Silicon Valley software product house–he brings deep experience in shaping next‑generation construction technology.

Dory Azar is a licensed architect (OAA, AIA, LEED AP) and Product Consultant at RIB Software, where he promotes SpecLink and represents the company across webinars, speaking engagements, and industry events. With over 20 years of architecture and design experience, he connects design intent to practical execution in a clear, relatable way. Dory also hosts the popular SpecTalk webinar series and is widely known for his architecture-focused social media content, where he presents architecture in a way that relatable, educational, and entertaining.

Birgit Biemans is a leading voice on construction productivity and digital transformation, bringing deep global insights from her work at McKinsey. Her expertise spans industry performance, productivity trends, and how construction can adopt lessons from manufacturing to accelerate change.

Jivka Ovtcharova is an internationally recognised expert in digital engineering, virtual product creation, and industry‑academia innovation. Her research and advisory work focus on accelerating the digital future of construction and manufacturing through intelligent systems and integrated workflows. 

Dirk Ebersbach is the Innovation Director at VINCI Construction as well as Managing Director of VIA IMC, helping lead the organisation’s digital and operational transformation. His team plays a pivotal role in advancing integrated construction workflows and data‑driven practices across the business.

Craig Robertson is a seasoned construction professional with more than 30 years of experience across commercial management and estimating disciplines. As Commercial Director at Red Sea Global, he leads work-winning and pre-contract activities, with a clear focus on maintaining a tender win ratio of 20–25% in both value and volume. Throughout his career, Craig has contributed to the successful delivery of numerous high-value project wins, including projects exceeding QAR 2 billion. Outside of work, he is an avid runner who has completed several marathons and ultra-marathons.

Amr Abdel Halim is Senior Manager of Estimation Software & Updates at Hassan Allam Construction, with more than three decades of experience in cost estimation, tendering, and technical leadership. He has led major digital transformation initiatives and is known for developing high‑impact training programmes across the organisation.

Vivek Verma is Associate Director and Head of GMC at Currie & Brown India, leading cost and project management capabilities across complex developments. His work spans major infrastructure and commercial projects, with a strong focus on governance, consistency, and digital measurement workflows.

Lisa Agnew is a Senior Estimator at Q Construction in New Zealand, bringing deep experience in cost management across residential and commercial projects. She specialises in precise digital measurement and data‑driven estimating to support reliable commercial outcomes. 

Shravan Kumar is the Financial Manager at Square Deal Construction with over 25 years of experience in the construction industry. A long‑standing expert user of BuildSmart and Candy, he has driven ERP adoption across multiple companies and continues to champion integrated digital processes to support financial governance.

Dirk Ebersbach is the Innovation Director at VINCI Construction as well as Managing Director of VIA IMC, helping lead the organisation’s digital and operational transformation. His team plays a pivotal role in advancing integrated construction workflows and data‑driven practices across the business.

Sam Vervoort is a BIM Manager at Herbosch‑Kierre, contributing engineering precision to complex marine and civil construction projects. He plays a key role in applying digital tools to streamline project planning and execution. 

Gavin Hunter has dedicated more than 30 years to Boshard Construction, rising from trainee buyer to Joint Managing Director. A regional business leader, he is committed to empowering young entrepreneurs and sits on the boards of WECBOF and Business Western Cape. His leadership champions construction as a catalyst for economic growth.

Chris Donachie leads the UK & Ireland Cost Management practice at TSA Riley, overseeing complex public‑ and private‑sector developments. With more than 16 years at the firm, he specialises in driving commercial clarity, strong governance, and strategic cost leadership across major projects

Amy Gillard MRICS is a Senior Quantity Surveyor at TSA Riley, specialising in healthcare and commercial refurbishment projects. A champion of digital measurement, she helps drive TSA’s shift from manual workflows to model‑based, high‑accuracy cost planning. 

Mark Schiller is an experienced executive with more than 35 years in leadership, business development, and strategic planning across global energy and manufacturing sectors. At ASI Group, he helps drive digital specification engagement and market expansion across multiple continents.

James Rickett is Head of Estimating for major projects and highways at Balfour Beatty UK, bringing leadership across large‑scale infrastructure tenders and cost planning. He co‑leads the organisation’s adoption of digital estimating workflows. 

Bill Mackie is Head of Estimating for Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects and Highways division, with extensive experience shaping high‑value bids and improving commercial accuracy. 

Beth Stroshane CCS, CDT, LEED AP is Managing Partner at Applied Building Information, a leading specifications consultancy based in the Pacific Northwest. A nationally recognised expert and frequent industry speaker, she specializes in clarity, consistency, and risk reduction in construction documentation.

Carolina Ramírez is an architect, BIM consultant, researcher, and lecturer with deep expertise in digital workflows and model‑based project delivery. She supports project teams and institutions in advancing BIM maturity and modernising construction documentation practices.