The role of error in infrastructure productivity with Cliff Smith

Ed McCann

Past President of the Institution of Civil Engineers. A highly experienced project director Ed is currently working with major infrastructure clients to improve productivity and carbon performance in their programs. Expedition Engineering's Project Director for the multi-award winning London 2012 Velodrome and the Infinity Bridge. Particular skills in strategic consultancy, feasibility studies and design. He is passionate about developing talent in the industry with quality training and education, a passion that led him to become the co-creator of the Constructionarium. This non profit organisation delivers education and training to students and professionals across the built environment sector. He is also a co-founder of the Get It Right Initiative which aims to reduce errors in the industry.
 
He was fundamental in growing Expedition from a startup to Building Magazine’s Engineering Consultant of the Year in 2012. As a senior director at Expedition, Ed provides invaluable leadership and experience to our organisation.
 
He is technical, an excellent communicator, enthusiastic, and has a deep understanding of the construction process. He is particularly skilled in strategic consultancy, feasibility studies, and design. As a respected thought leader, Ed is often invited to speak at various events, write articles, and deliver lectures, and has also made television programmes on civil engineering

Cliff Smith

Cliff is an ICE Fellow with more than 40 years’ experience in the construction industry, 38 of which were with contractor Sir Robert McAlpine. Latterly, he has worked as a consultant offering specialist engineering and technical support, project and design management and strategic quality leadership. 

Cliff has been a director of GIRI since its formation in 2017. He was involved in the development of the Guide to Improving Value by Reducing Design Error and several research reports on the use of technology in the construction industry. He leads an agile delivery team covering administration, communications, finance and research.