Glodon Deepens Industry Engagement in the UK

Glodon recently held a series of exchanges with leading professional bodies, companies and universities across the UK, further strengthening its engagement with the built environment sector. Led by Senior Vice President Liu Qian and Vice President Wataru Matsumoto, the Glodon delegation discussed key trends shaping the future of the industry, including digital transformation, sustainability and innovation. The visit also contributed to broader dialogue on the future of construction and helped strengthen Glodon’s connections across the wider industry ecosystem.

During the visit, the delegation met with major professional institutions including the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Discussions focused on topics such as professional standards, technology adoption, and skills development, laying a solid foundation for future collaboration to support the long-term development of the global construction industry. The delegation also visited leading developers, engineering consultants and contractors in the UK, where it shared perspectives on Glodon’s business and core solutions, including Gsite for construction management and Cubicost for cost management. The meetings also provided an opportunity to exchange views on digital practices in the UK construction sector, green and low-carbon requirements, project delivery challenges, and areas of common interest for future development. The visit also included exchanges with the University of Cambridge and University College London (UCL), where discussions focused on construction digitalization, industry-academia collaboration and talent development. These meetings reflected a shared interest in strengthening the link between academic research and industry practice to support innovation and future capability building across the sector.

The UK remains an important center of innovation and professional standards in the global construction industry, offering a valuable platform for international exchange and collaboration. Through open dialogue and a shared focus on industry collaboration, this series of exchanges further strengthened Glodon’s ties across the UK built environment ecosystem.

Looking ahead, Glodon will continue to engage with industry stakeholders across global markets, support knowledge sharing, technological innovation and ecosystem collaboration, and contribute to a more efficient, sustainable and forward-looking future for the global construction industry.