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“ We have 20 years of data to leverage , and anybody who knows the AI space knows that this creates opportunities ”

BRANDON MILNER SENIOR VP OF DIGITAL & DATA ENGINEERING , ELLISDON
for everybody . We all feel like this is our company , we ’ re not working for corporate leadership or for a stock price .”
An exciting era of technology , data and construction With 72 years of history , as Milner explains , EllisDon is currently entering an exciting era when it comes to pioneering digital solutions , launching its new division – Building Digital to highlight its innovative approach .
“ We build our own software ,” he says . “ We have a very robust pilot programme that we ’ ve set up through our software selection programme .
“ We have a vetting process , it goes through our cybersecurity team , it goes through our data team , it goes through our legal team , gets approved , and we have a process that we stick to ”.
Coupled with this , EllisDon has recently launched a construction tech accelerator programme , where its pilot programmes will be merged with its accelerator programme , providing other companies an opportunity worldwide to be part of the EllisDon ecosystem .
This culminated in eight out of 100 applicants worldwide being selected for a pitch day in Toronto , in front of
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