Of course, this results in new challenges in terms of information security. Companies in the construction industry entrust us with their most valuable asset – their data. They must be able to rely on the fact that we, as a software provider, have taken the necessary technical and organisational security precautions. This is exactly what the ISO/IEC 27001 certification confirms. That's why it's our top priority.

Especially in this area, data is often extremely sensitive and therefore worth protecting – think of details of possible weak points or deficiencies at critical points such as airports, tunnels and bridges. If such information falls into the wrong hands, it could have serious consequences.

At the group level, we define the standards, which are then implemented in all our products by local information security officers. This is a great advantage for our customers: no matter which of our products they use, they always enjoy the same high standard. In this way, we always meet customer requirements in terms of confidentiality, integrity, availability and authenticity.

We are particularly proud of the fact that TÜV Rheinland had no complaints and that we were able to complete the certification without any deviations or improvements. We owe this excellent result to our well-rehearsed team, the intensive preparations before the audit and our well-functioning processes, which are based on our many years of expertise and experience. After all, we carried out the first certification over a decade ago and know the processes very well. A special thank you therefore goes to the employees of all locations and departments who worked hand in hand and made this success possible through their joint, committed efforts.

In large-scale construction projects, there are many different stakeholders, and the composition of the team is completely different for each project. Both access to the same data and well-functioning standardised processes are therefore essential here. By using the same data pool and agreeing on certain processes, you have a completely different understanding among all project participants because everyone knows what is expected of them. The flow of information improves, resulting in fewer errors, while also avoiding duplication of work. This helps keep costs under control.

The attestation is an investment that helps us create more transparency. With this official confirmation, our customers have in their hands a proof from a renowned and independent auditor that CONCLUDE CDE complies with the ISO standard. Thus, Thinkproject offers its clients everything one would expect from a CDE – from data management in the construction phase to data management in the operating phase.

We are thrilled to welcome Darren Roos and Constance Minc to our Board of Directors. Their proven expertise and diverse perspectives will be instrumental in steering Thinkproject through its global expansion and fostering long term sustained growth. As Thinkproject is redefining how built assets are built, operated and deconstructed, having a strong Board is essential, and I am confident that their contributions will be invaluable.