Voices of Automation, Alan Hudson

This edition leans into commissioning - what the numbers say, what's driving demand, and why the AI data centre boom is creating both opportunity and significant challenge for the Cx workforce. We also cover the month's standout M&A deal: Bureau Veritas's acquisition of LotusWorks.

Welcome back to The Built Environment Bulletin. Over the last month, three themes have stood out across the forensic engineering, building enclosure, and construction claims markets: consolidation is accelerating, specialist expertise remains in short supply, and firms are investing heavily in talent and technical capability ahead of what looks like a busy next phase of growth. This month's bulletin explores each of those themes through recent transactions, market developments, and a step forward for the future talent pipeline in forensic engineering.

Welcome back to The Built Environment Bulletin. This month we shift focus to leadership, a quieter signal than M&A, but often the more telling one. Where firms place experienced people, reflecting their strategic priorities more honestly than press releases. Alongside that, we cover a spotlight on extreme weather's growing impact on the forensic engineering pipeline, plus the latest regulatory and market developments.