James Franklin, Kier Construction
James Franklin
Digital Twin Project Director
Kier Construction

s the Digital Twin Project Director at Kier, I lead the delivery of operational Digital Twins for clients, focusing on enhancing lifecycle efficiencies. I also chair the Ministry of Justice's Digital Twin Special Interest Group (SIG), where I contribute to advancing digital twin technologies in the public sector. My previous experience at Kier Construction Ltd includes implementing digital quality assurance (QA), drone technology, 360 photography, model checking and data QA, platform integration and data processing, dashboarding, component tracking, and digital handover processes. This background has equipped me with a comprehensive skill set in digital innovation and project management within the construction industry.