Construction
Enabling Construction Operations with Clarity, Collaboration, and Efficiency
Cohesive has proven expertise in transforming construction operations by addressing challenges such as unclear data requirements, untracked design changes, and siloed collaboration. Our solutions, including digital twins, BIM integration, and advanced data services, ensure seamless project lifecycle management, effective communication, and operational excellence. We have empowered leading construction players with real-time insights and standardized frameworks while minimizing costly rework, improving collaboration, and delivering sustainable, high-performing assets
National Highways is the UK government organization responsible for the strategic road network in England.
Meet our experts
Dave Philp
Chief Value OfficerA figurehead in the digital engineering field, Dave brings over 30 years of experience and a track record of creating value for infrastructure clients across the globe.
In a career which has spanned major contractors and consultancies including Balfour Beatty, Mace and AECOM, Dave has supported clients across all sectors to map digital developments to their critical business objectives – whether cost reduction, asset optimisation, or carbon reduction.
Equally well-versed in horizon modelling, digital strategy development, digital change strategies, innovation workshops and implementation planning, his approach is always outcomes-focused.
A chartered construction manager by background, Dave has held several influential industry roles. These have included being Head of BIM Implementation, based within the UK Cabinet Office, to implement the UK Government’s BIM and Soft Landings mandate and ensure the wide adoption of digital ways of working, Chair of the Scottish BIM Delivery Group and Impact Director for the Construction Innovation Hub via the University of Cambridge.
Dave is currently Chair of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Digital and Innovation Advisory panel; he is also a past trustee and previously chaired the CIOB Policy Commitee. In this role, he led the development of the CIOB’s Artificial Intelligence Playbook 2024.
He is a Fellow of the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE), Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (InstCES). Dave is also past vice chair of BE-ST formerly the Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC).
Olly Thomas
Director Advisory Services (EMEA), Bentley Asset Performance ServicesOlly leads our advisory services in the EMEA region. He matches our team’s strengths and capabilities precisely to our client requirements, nurtures our core relationships and ensures that new market developments are factored into our approach.
An architect by background, Olly’s career has seen him work across sectors including education, retail, residential and commercial. He has helped major clients to adopt modern, digital approaches to unlock value and drive improved performance across the asset lifecycle.
Olly spent xx years as the director of our Buildings and Communities team, overseeing project delivery and business development activities and ensuring that our solutions and services, including digital twin and BIM implementation, delivered – and surpassed – the expected outcomes.