Insights

Innovation + data

Foreword

The Internet of Things, disruptors, smart cities, big data, virtual reality — all words and phrases in the new lexicon of our digital world.

The convergence of technology, infrastructure and the built environment is more rapid and powerful than ever before. At AECOM, we work on transformative projects that advance this convergence, connecting the expertise of more than 92,000 professionals with a laser focus on innovation.

I hope you enjoy this edition of Without Limits which combines the themes of innovation and data, and explores how innovation enables us to adapt to, overcome and get ahead of change.

Within this magazine, we weave together great project stories with client interviews from around the world. Articles include an introduction to the 10 things you need to know about data; how we are working with the Sydney Opera House to create a virtual model of this iconic building supporting its future maintenance and management; our work in cybersecurity; the emerging smart city of Dholera, India; and how we are helping farmers in South Africa protect their harvests.

As a premier, fully integrated global infrastructure company, we are home to some of the brightest minds in our industry — professionals whose work cuts across the spectrum of design, engineering, construction, financing, government services and operations. Time and again, we demonstrate our outstanding ability to advance innovation in delivering high-performing projects that answer our clients’ needs, while supporting their efforts to deliver better services or products to their customers.

We’re glad to be able to spotlight our thinking and our work in this magazine, with the hope that it sparks new innovation and inspires you to join us in our efforts to deliver a better world.