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Mott MacDonald has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft to further transform its digital infrastructure and accelerate digital and AI enablement across its business.
This latest investment in Microsoft Azure AI Foundry marks the next stage in a decade-long digitalisation journey, which has already seen the global engineering, management and development consultancy develop industry-leading digital solutions for clients around the world.
Over the last 18 months, Mott MacDonald has empowered more than 3,000 citizen developers through its digital workspaces platform, a collaborative, secure environment that unlocks staff creativity and enables rapid innovation. Leveraging the scalability and flexibility of Azure AI, this approach enables teams across the business to dynamically access high-performance computing resources and deliver faster, AI enabled digital solutions that directly address client needs—while maintaining governance and agility.
From machine learning solutions that predict asset performance to data driven insights gathered using computer vision, AI is already transforming the industry. Now, generative AI is raising the stakes, promising faster document workflows, accelerated software development and intelligent agents.
Robust data foundations, expert oversight and strong governance are key to unlocking the power of AI for the built environment.Nasrine TomasiHead of AI
Every Mott MacDonald Answer (EMMA) is an agentic AI assistant which provides secure access to curated data sets spanning Mott MacDonald’s extensive technical knowledge base. Unlike generic AI assistants EMMA integrates multiple data systems and is trained to understand the company’s internal processes and workflows. Critically it also respects all existing user security permissions. Our clients are benefitting from its transformative impact on productivity and project delivery.
Learn more from our regional AI experts about how we are building upon the foundations of strong governance, trusted data, a clear strategy and expert oversight.
Informed NHS facility planning isn’t about spending more – it’s about working differently. When capital programmes and local assets are brought into a single, transparent view, partners can shape places that enable health by design, says Mott MacDonald project director for health buildings Kerry Harding.
A series of major opportunities and challenges – evolving passenger expectations, decarbonisation and climate change impacts, and achieving positive impact for places and people – will shape the sector’s future prospects.
First phase of a collaborative Mainstreaming Nature-based Solutions programme, supported by Ofwat’s Innovation Fund, has concluded. Mott MacDonald technical director for nature-based solutions Marieke Nieuwaal shares the achievements to date, lessons learned and the next phase of work for this project.
Mott MacDonald Fellow and the president elect of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Julie Wood, reflects on discovering her path through an apprenticeship, the projects that shaped her and why inclusivity and diverse entry routes strengthen our profession.
We spoke with Eimon about what her typical day looks like, how active listening empowers collaboration, and her advice to professionals looking to grow their careers.
Najah Abdallah leads design strategies for Dubai’s metro projects, combining technical expertise with collaboration to deliver complex transport systems efficiently and sustainably.
This move further strengthens Mott MacDonald's capabilities across key markets including water, energy and industry, as well as its global support teams in finance, IT and HR.
Mott MacDonald and WSP have been appointed by Great British Energy – Nuclear to provide environmental services and permitting support for the Wylfa SMR programme, advancing the UK’s shift to reliable low‑carbon energy.
Wynton Habersham has joined Mott MacDonald as market leader for rail systems in the United States. In his role, he will lead the delivery of rail systems and train control professional services to clients in North America.
Mott MacDonald has appointed four senior leaders into newly created technical delivery director roles. The new technical delivery director appointments will sharpen project governance, efficiency and programme outcomes for UK water clients.
The Bulan Solar PV and battery energy storage system (BESS) is a landmark cross-border renewable energy initiative, delivering clean electricity from Indonesia to Singapore. It’s set to become one of Southeast Asia’s most ambitious green energy ventures.
In a bold move to decarbonise its energy system, the Shire of Collie – long known as Western Australia’s “coal town” – is boosting its grid resilience and sparking regional growth with the Enpowered Collie solar and battery energy storage system (BESS).
Ash dieback is currently sweeping across Europe costing landowners billions of pounds to clear the dying trees, as well as removing the air quality and biodiversity benefits that the trees provide.