Cahill Design Consultants has completed a six-month AI adoption programme through the The Turing Way, following the recent publication of the cohort’s official AI adoption case studies.
Supporting Practical AI Adoption
CDC took part in Cohort 3 of the programme through BridgeAI as part of the company’s wider AI First initiative, which focuses on encouraging practical, responsible and considered use of AI across the business.
Following earlier engagement with BridgeAI around AI adoption and innovation within the construction industry, CDC was selected to join the third cohort of the Practitioners Hub. Mark and Sarah participated throughout the programme as Experts in Residence, contributing to workshops, collaborative discussions and shared learning sessions alongside organisations from a range of sectors.
The programme was designed to support organisations in exploring practical approaches to AI adoption through structured frameworks, open discussion and collaborative working. Throughout the cohort, participants shared experiences, challenges and opportunities surrounding the implementation of AI within their own organisations.
From Internal Efficiencies to Wider Innovation
For CDC, the programme formed part of a wider innovation journey already underway within the business. What began as internal discussions around how AI could support day-to-day efficiencies gradually developed into wider exploration of how emerging technologies could enhance both internal processes and client experience.
Alongside ongoing development work surrounding an AI-powered document analysis platform, the programme provided an opportunity for CDC to further develop its thinking around practical AI implementation, responsible use and internal engagement with emerging technologies.
Cohort Showcase and Published Case Studies
The programme concluded with the Cohort 3 showcase event in London, where participating organisations presented reflections on their journeys, the work they had undertaken and the lessons they had taken from the experience.
As part of the showcase, Mark presented CDC’s wider AI journey and the company’s evolving approach to innovation and AI adoption within the construction industry.
Following the conclusion of the programme, the official Cohort 3 AI adoption case studies have now been published by The Turing Way. CDC’s case study explores the company’s AI journey so far, including the development of its AI First initiative and wider AI development work.
You can read the CDC case study here:
CDC AI Adoption Case Study
You can also explore the wider Cohort 3 case studies here:
The Turing Way Practitioners Hub Impact Page
Earlier this year, CDC’s wider AI and innovation work was also recognised with an Innovation Award at the CEEC Awards.
Reflecting on the experience, Sarah said:
“At the beginning, the amount we didn’t know about AI implementation seemed quite overwhelming, but going through the different sessions with the Practitioners Hub helped us ask the right questions and build our own solution on solid foundations.
“Hearing from experts and organisations in other sectors with very different levels of AI experience was invaluable. It gave us confidence in both the platform we’re developing and how we approach AI more generally.”
CDC would like to thank everyone involved in delivering and supporting the programme, as well as the organisations that contributed to such an open and collaborative environment throughout the cohort.
