SPECIALIST INSIGHT
Our people are the driving force behind our success . We strive to ensure that they feel valued , motivated and empowered . amount of value can be created if the right decisions are made in the first 10 % of the project ’ s life cycle . This led to us launching our Strategic Projects and Developments Division which focuses on adding value throughout a project ’ s entire life cycle by ensuring the early-stage involvement of our most experienced engineers and consultants . Not only does our Strategic Projects branch provide our key team members with a complete overview of the project at hand , but it also ensures our expertise and technical adoption can be used to deliver the most comprehensive value to our clients while augmenting the sustainability of the overall project .
While the fundamental principles of this division ’ s solutions are transferable across multiple asset classes , at present , our strategy has been to specialise in owner-operator models , build-to-rent assets , mixed-use hospitality and projects that lend themselves to a high degree of modularity including serviced apartments , residential apartments and mid-sized villas .
Employee engagement and development are vital for organisational success . What strategies do you have in mind to empower ALEC ’ s workforce , foster a culture of innovation and attract top talent in the industry ?
I ’ ve previously highlighted the importance that ALEC places on its human capital . Our people are the driving force behind our success . We strive to ensure that they feel valued , motivated and empowered . This commitment is demonstrated in the numerous internal programmes we run , aimed at fast tracking career progression . For example , ‘ Thrive ’, our mid-level leadership programme equips managers with the skills they need to grow into larger roles and take on greater responsibility . This also enables ALEC to have a culture that favours promoting from within . For group projects , we assign mentors who guide less seasoned staff in their development and growth .
Also , highly effective has been ‘ Tahadiy ’, an innovation-focused programme that is open to all . It encourages individuals to work in teams to develop solutions to complex challenges and seek compelling new ways to do things . To ensure that employees at every tier have the opportunity to enhance their skill sets , we run ‘ Evolve ’ which offers junior staff a rapid and effective path to developing and honing their leadership and management abilities .
How do you plan to leverage technology advancements to streamline processes , enhance project delivery and improve overall efficiency within the organisation ?
There ’ s no doubt that tech has played an increasingly significant role in not only how we approach projects , but also how we collaborate with industry stakeholders . In fact , another factor that sets ALEC apart from some of our industry peers is our relentless focus on innovation and technology . There is no doubt in my mind that it is this commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to embrace technology that has allowed us to stay ahead of the curve in an industry that is notoriously slow to change .
Having successfully leveraged the latest technologies on several projects , including BIM , Augmented / Virtual Reality , robotics , drones and cloud software , we have been directing our Digital Transformation inward . In a move that underscores our commitment to Digital Transformation , we appointed a Head of Digital Construction with a mission to digitise the entire value chain for our projects , with an emphasis on increasing workflow communication and vertical efficiencies .
We are streamlining our operations through digital technologies , tackling interoperability , standardising the data layer and integrating different technologies where required . In doing so , we will inevitably promote technology adoption among our clients and partners , leading to a digital-first mindset across the industry that advances the sector towards greater efficiency , quality and sustainability . �
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