Why Infrastructure Consulting Needs New Tools

Australia’s infrastructure sector is under mounting pressure: tighter budgets, complex approvals, growing stakeholder expectations, and a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Investing in upfront planning has become critical to achieving successful project outcomes. As consultancies take on a greater role in shaping bids, design, and feasibility, digital twins and spatial data platforms are emerging as key tools to drive alignment, reduce rework, and improve certainty from the earliest stages of project planning.

Join Terria for this panel-led interactive webinar as we explore the opportunities digital transformation is creating for the infrastructure consulting industry.

Our expert panellists from Arup, WT Partnerships, and the City of Gold Coast will discuss how data-driven tools are improving collaboration, productivity, and decision-making - and where the next wave of innovation, including AI, is accelerating progress.

What we’ll discuss

• The biggest pressures shaping infrastructure delivery and pre-construction today

• What governments and clients now expect from consultants early in projects

• How better data access and coordination at the planning stage can reduce information loss and duplication

• How emerging digital tools - including digital twins - are improving early alignment, commercial clarity, and decision-making

• Lessons learned: where are we seeing real progress, and how fast is AI adoption influencing the pace of change?

• What’s next for data-driven consulting

Who should attend

This session is ideal for:

• Consultants, engineers, and cost managers involved in bids, planning, and delivery

• Government and client-side project leaders exploring digital transformation

• Digital engineering, data, and technology specialists in the built environment

Meet the Panellists

Serryn Eagleson – Digital Advisory Lead, Arup
A recognised leader in digital advisory and data strategy, Serryn helps clients unlock the value of spatial and digital solutions across complex infrastructure programs. Her expertise bridges geospatial innovation, policy, and implementation across the public and private sectors.
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Cris Sierra – Digital Engineer, WT Partnerships
Cris is a digital engineer passionate about transforming how project data and cost intelligence are integrated across the infrastructure lifecycle. At WT Partnerships, he drives initiatives that combine 3D modelling, data visualisation, and digital delivery to enhance project clarity and collaboration.
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Andrew Saad – Infrastructure Planning and Analytics, City of Gold Coast
Andrew is an infrastructure planning and analytics specialist with deep experience in spatial data, infrastructure modelling, and city-scale digital strategy. His work focuses on leveraging data-driven insights to support sustainable growth and smarter infrastructure investment.
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Host

Terria
Terria makes spatial data accessible through browser-based digital twin technology. Born from CSIRO research and built on an open-source core, we help government agencies, infrastructure consultants, and smart city teams turn complex geospatial data into interactive experiences that anyone can explore. No installs, no GIS expertise required.
Learn more at terria.io

Moderated by: Amber Standley, Co-Founder & CXO, Terria

Registration:
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