Amber Hickman |
Engineering and science-based professional services firm WSP is collaborating with Microsoft to drive digital transformation in the architecture, engineering and construction industry.
As part of the seven-year partnership, Microsoft will designate WSP as a preferred partner for engineering and science consultancy while WSP will designate Microsoft as a preferred digital and AI transformation partner.
The two firms will focus on three key areas: leveraging WSP’s engineering data and knowledge, increasing the speed and scale at which Microsoft can deliver key facilities such as data centres, and combining WSP’s engineering knowledge with Microsoft’s technologies to bring new digital solutions to market.
Initial concepts for these potential solutions include AI-powered virtual experts that are designed to help advance engineering and science industries, and new design paradigms that accelerate time-to-deliver in the asset lifecycle.
“This collaboration will allow us to push the boundaries of what’s possible, ensuring we stay at the forefront of technological advancements and consistently provide exceptional value to our people and clients,” said Alexandre L’Heureux, president and CEO of WSP. “By combining our deep engineering and scientific expertise with Microsoft’s best-in-class digital and AI technologies, we can drive value-focused innovation and achieve exceptional results for our clients, our communities, and our business worldwide.”