Transform – Tomorrow’s thinking, today

What does it take to move mine closure from a compliance exercise to a genuine opportunity for long-term community value? In the second part of this Transform conversation, GHD’s Dave Clark and Mary Kelly go deeper, exploring how organisations can better integrate social considerations into closure planning and what it really means to create lasting benefits beyond mining. They discuss: Why social...

Mine closure has long been seen as the final chapter but what if it’s the storyline that should shape decisions from the very beginning? In this episode of Transform, GHD’s Dave Clark and Mary Kelly explore the evolving expectations around mine closure and site transitions. From the importance of starting earlier to the growing role of communities in shaping outcomes, they discuss why legacy is be...

Keeping data in the heart of AI adoption   AI is reshaping how organisations generate insights from their data, changing both processes and expectations. But how do leaders make the business case for AI while managing risk in safety-critical environments?   GHD’s Tom Bedeman (Data Insights Business Group Leader) and Jon Jarritt (Data & Insights Market Leader) return in the final part of this t...

Modernising legacy systems: Is AI the answer? We rely on applications to turn data into insight. Over time, organisations have invested in new platforms to modernise these applications. While this approach has delivered benefits, especially when it comes to legacy applications, it’s also introduced new challenges. In this episode of Transform, we explore how the industry tackles these shifts. GHD’...

The cost of clarity: Shared challenges in infrastructure data    The importance of data systems is clear to both public and private sectors. The challenge is turning data into workable insights.   In this episode of Transform, GHD’s Tom Bedeman (Data Insights Business Group Leader) and Jon Jarritt (Data & Insights Market Leader) explore the common challenges in data infrastructure, drawing on...

Designing safer roads must include an understanding of how people drive on them. In this episode GHD’s Frank Penry (Senior Traffic Project Manager) and Sarah Dods (Technical Director – Advanced Analytics) explore how driver behaviour data is changing the way we identify risk and improve road safety. Drawing on observations from Australia and the United States, they unpack how drivers in both count...

With water increasingly sitting at the intersection of economic, environmental and social outcomes, collaboration and long-term thinking are becoming essential capabilities for water leaders. In this episode, we explore how water planning is evolving, from taking a more holistic view of water’s role across industry and community, to the growing importance of adaptability and partnership. Drawing o...

We’re asking whether collaboration and real-time data can truly transform our transport networks and what it takes to deliver smarter, safer and more inclusive mobility for all. In this episode of Transform, GHD’s Divya Sarin sits down with Darren Henderson, Technical Director, GHD, and Declan Lucas. Vice President of Business Development, Transmax, to explore the urgent challenges facing global t...

We’re asking whether data centres can thrive beyond the grid, and how regional infrastructure is unlocking new possibilities for AI and digital equity. In this episode of Transform, GHD’s Andrew Morrison (Australian Market Leader for Property and Buildings, GHD) continues the conversation with Tai Hollingsbee (Head of Sustainability, Asia Pacific), Samuel Benson (Co-Founder, OceanBit) and Harqs Si...

We’re exploring how infrastructure constraints are reshaping the future of data centres, and why innovation is breaking rules to keep up with demand. In this episode of Transform, GHD’s Tai Hollingsbee (Head of Sustainability, Asia Pacific) is joined by Andrew Morrison (Australian Market Leader for Property and Buildings, GHD), Samuel Benson (Co-Founder, OceanBit) and Harqs Singh (CTO and Co-Found...

We are examining how AI and emerging technologies can support deeper connections, enhance insight, and enable community leaders to make more informed, evidence-based decisions. In this episode of Transform, host Divya Sarin is joined by Emily Gallant, Technical Director of Engagement, Innovation and Partnerships, GHD, and Daniel Fusca, Manager of Public Consultation, Parks and Recreation Departmen...

As wildfires grow in frequency and intensity, emergency response planning is entering a new era - one powered by data, simulation, and collaboration. In this episode of Transform, host Divya Sarin (Senior Manager – Digital Strategy and Innovation at GHD) is joined by Enrico Ronchi (Associate Professor at Lund University), Dan Stockdale (Senior Advisor – Movement Strategies, GHD), and Kamryn Kubose...

Traditionally risk-averse and slow to adopt emerging technologies, the water sector hasn’t seen the same AI momentum as other industries. In this episode of Transform, we bring the AI-in-water conversation to the forefront - exploring the real-world value AI can deliver and what’s needed for its responsible, ethical integration. Host Divya Sarin (Senior Manager - Digital Strategy and Innovation at...

Is AI ethical? How can it be tamed and used for good? The technology is moving so fast that big business must create an AI framework and learning culture around it. So, what is the responsible approach and what are the benefits to the community if done well? Harm Ellens, Director of Virtual Ink Australia and Sarah Dods, GHD Digital’s Southern Hemisphere Region Leader for Advanced Analytics and Art...

The global digital landscape is evolving rapidly before our eyes. Innovative infrastructure, technology and strategic collaborations are essential as both business and society embrace these changes. The trio of visionaries joining podcast host and GHD Digital President, Kumar Parakala, to discuss all of this and more are Sonia Adams, Chief Client Officer at GHD, Rai Fergusson, Chief Digital &...

With lightning speed, AI has shaken the foundations of how we use technology. So what opportunities are there for business, what are the dangers, and how can we avoid them? In this first episode of Transform - Tomorrow's thinking, today, generative AI is the focus, as President of GHD Digital, Kumar Parakala explores the topic with Dr. Maria Singson, VP of APAC Customer Success at IBM and Grant St...

Digital Transformation, is becoming one of the biggest digital shifts in a decade But what is it and what does it actually mean for businesses and communities? Well, Kumar Parakala, President of GHD Digital and host of Transform, explores these questions with industry leaders, Claire Rutkowski, CIO at POWER Engineers and Steven Lennon, Global Client Services Director at GHD Digital.   Transform -...

With escalating data breaches and cybercrime across the globe, how do you protect large-scale, critical infrastructure assets from being attacked and prevent a disastrous fallout? Well, to discuss this and so much more, Kumar Parakala, President of GHD Digital and host of ‘Transform’ is joined by Paul Forney, Director of Cyber Security from Schneider Electric, and Sunil Sharma, GHD Digital’s, Acti...

With lightning speed, AI has shaken the foundations of how we use technology. So what opportunities are there for business, what are the dangers, and how can we avoid them?  In this first episode of 'Transform - Tomorrow's thinking, today', generative AI is the focus, as GHD Digital’s President Kumar Parakala explores the topic with Dr. Maria Singson, VP of APAC Customer Success at IBM and Grant S...