Building in the Metaverse: Laing O'Rourke's View on What's Next
30 Sept 2026
Digitalisation & AI Stage
Digitalisation & AI Stage
The construction industry is starting to ask what the metaverse actually means beyond the buzzword. In this session, Rob Claridge from Laing O'Rourke shares a grounded, practitioner's view on where immersive and virtual technologies are heading: From digital twins and virtual collaboration to how construction teams might design, plan, and build in shared digital environments. Expect a candid look at what's genuinely useful today, what's still hype, and what Tier 1 contractors need to watch for next.

