Digital Infrastructure Futures – Phase 1 Emerging Insights Report
The way we plan, build, and operate the assets that underpin our communities, economy, and environment is being reshaped by digital technologies at a pace few could have anticipated just a few years ago. Connectivity, data, sensing, and artificial intelligence are no longer emerging concepts, but common enablers transforming how infrastructure delivers value today.
For the Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC), this moment calls for clarity and leadership. Our 2030 strategy reaffirms our purpose: enabling connected infrastructure that supports people to thrive on a healthy planet. That word ‘connected’ matters. It speaks to the role digital infrastructure plays in making our built environment more intelligent, more responsive, and more sustainable. It is a challenge we must meet head-on.
This interim report represents the first step in that effort. This is a working document shaped by the insights of ISC members, industry leaders, and practitioners who have engaged generously with this process. Their perspectives are at the heart of what follows, and their continued input will inform our recommendations to the sector, and ISC’s own actions in the exciting world of digital infrastructure.
We are grateful to the sponsors that have made this initial work possible: Honeywell, Jacobs, and Sydney Water. Their support reflects a shared commitment to getting digital infrastructure right for our industry, and the communities and ecosystems we all serve.