Allister Lewis — Co-Founder

I advise architecture practice leaders on technology governance, operational alignment, and AI readiness. Over the past 25 years, I’ve worked across architecture, BIM, and digital strategy roles - from drawing details in small studios to leading technology transformation within complex design practices. One pattern has become clear: Most architecture firms do not have a technology problem. They have a governance problem. Software portfolios expand. AI experimentation accelerates. Infrastructure costs rise. Yet executive ownership, structured oversight, and operational alignment often remain informal. Technology decisions drift. Margin erodes quietly. Responsibility becomes unclear. I founded ADDD (Automated Data-Driven Design) to address this structural gap. Through board-level advisory, I help architecture practices: • Define executive ownership of technology governance • Align software investment with fee model and delivery strategy • Design operational workflow architecture • Formalise AI adoption policy and risk management • Rationalise stack complexity and reduce duplication I am also the founder of the ADDD Practice Technology Governance Index™ - a board-level diagnostic evaluating structural maturity across architecture practices worldwide. My work typically takes the form of: → Technology Governance Blueprint engagements → Executive Governance Reviews → Director Roundtables (confidential, invite-only) → Annual governance insight publications The next competitive advantage in architecture will not come from new tools. It will come from how well firms design and govern their operating model. If you are a Managing Partner or Director navigating structural change, I welcome a conversation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in architectural technology governance and digital transformation.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Experience: 23 yrs 9 mos

Skills

Architecture
Bim
Mentoring
Software Product Management

Career Highlights

Founder of Automated Data Driven Design.
Expert in technology governance for architecture firms.
25 years of experience in architecture and digital strategy.

Work Experience

Arch_Manu [ARC Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing]

Industry Partner - Arch_Manu (4 mos)

AEC Tech Jobs

CoFounder - AEC Tech Hub (1 yr 4 mos)

Women in BIM

Mentor Women in BIM (1 yr 11 mos)

Automated Data Driven Design

Founder and Director (3 yrs 4 mos)

KOPE

BIM Manager (1 yr 9 mos)

Ayre Chamberlain Gaunt Ltd

Head Of Technology (4 yrs 5 mos)

Hampshire County Council

BIM Manager and Architect (1 yr 4 mos)

Senior Architect (4 yrs 4 mos)

A L Studio

Founder (2 yrs 8 mos)

UKBIM Region South

Co Founder (9 yrs 10 mos)

University of Portsmouth

Part 3 Examiner (1 yr)

Part Time Studio Tutor (4 yrs)

AMS Design, Portsmouth City Council

Architect (3 yrs 3 mos)

architecture plb

Architect (5 yrs 1 mo)

Paul Davis and Partners

Architectural Assistant (5 mos)

Granit Chartered Architects Ltd

Architectural Assitant (1 yr)

Education

Master’s Degree at Middlesex University

Skills Bootcamp in Data Science from Institute of Coding at Northumbria University

Glenn Murcutt Master Class Certificate at Glenn Murcutt Master Class 2013

Professional Practice Architecture PgDip at Kingston University

Diploma in Architecture at University of Portsmouth

First Class at University of Portsmouth

at Kent College canterbury

Allister Lewis

Co-Founder

London, United Kingdom23 yrs 9 mos experience

Highly StableAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Founder of Automated Data Driven Design.
Expert in technology governance for architecture firms.
25 years of experience in architecture and digital strategy.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in architectural technology governance and digital transformation.

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Skills

Core Skills

ArchitectureBimMentoringSoftware Product Management

Other Skills

ConstructionInformation ManagementAgile Project ManagementOrganization SkillsData driven designModern Methods of ConstructionBIM ManagerIssue Managementclash detectionCollaboration ToolsAISoftwareAECGenerative DesignFigma (Software)

About

Experience

23 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

3 yrs 3 mos

Average Tenure

1 yr 4 mos

Current Experience

Arch_manu [arc centre for next-gen architectural manufacturing]

Industry Partner - Arch_Manu

Jan 2026 – Present · 4 mos · Remote

Industry Partner - Arch_Manu (ARC Training Centre for Next-Gen Architectural Manufacturing)
Industry Partner to the ARC-funded Industrial Transformation Training Centre led by UNSW, Swinburne and Adelaide University.
Contributing industry insight into digital transformation within Architecture, Engineering and Construction, with a focus on:
AI and machine learning applied to BIM and historic project data
Digital twins and file-to-factory workflows
Design-to-manufacturing data interoperability
Workflow automation and computational methods
Digital sustainability and productivity improvement
Supporting the translation of research into practice and bridging advanced architectural manufacturing with real-world AEC workflows.

Aec tech jobs

CoFounder - AEC Tech Hub

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · United States · Remote

Co-founded AEC Tech Hub, a multimodal media and hiring platform helping ConTech companies earn visibility, credibility and talent inside the Architecture, Engineering and Construction industry.
AEC Tech Hub brings together:
AEC Tech Jobs – a specialist hiring platform for ConTech
The Partner Portal – a structured hiring engine built specifically for AEC-literate roles
Educational workflow webinars
Authority video assets
Newsletter and multi-channel storytelling
We support ConTech startups and scale-ups to move from:
Visibility → Authority → Conversion
Our approach is education-first and workflow-led, reframing tools inside real practice challenges rather than overt product marketing.
We help companies:
Hire BIM, AI, computational design and product talent
Build employer brand credibility within AEC
Generate qualified leads through category authority campaigns
Turn hiring and content into a measurable growth channel
Built by AEC insiders, for the industry.

Women in bim

Mentor Women in BIM

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · United Kingdom · Remote

I am a Mentor at Women in BIM this year, responsible for leading and facilitating the relationship with a Mentees. I am self-motivated, looking to support mentees, I am proactive in my participation, and record actions from the sessions. The Mentoring Scheme is designed to run for the length of six sessions for a Mentee.

MentoringOrganization Skills

Automated data driven design

Founder and Director

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos · London, England, United Kingdom · Hybrid

I founded Automated Data Driven Design to help Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) organisations make informed digital choices to be more productive, sustainable and profitable. Our mission is to empower companies with the right digital software tools to increase productivity, meet sustainability goals, and stay competitive.

ConstructionInformation ManagementArchitectureBIMAgile Project Management

Kope

BIM Manager

Feb 2022 – Nov 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

Software Product ManagementData driven designInformation ManagementModern Methods of ConstructionBIM ManagerBIM

Ayre chamberlain gaunt ltd

Head Of Technology

Sep 2017 – Feb 2022 · 4 yrs 5 mos · Basingstoke

Head of Technology at ACG Architects. I led the implementation of BIM processes and standards. It also included a strategic overview to;
Hardware
Software
Processes
Infrastructure
Research and Development
Training
The aim of the role was to drive innovation, transition the practice to more efficient ways of working, and supporting projects and the teams in all that they do.

Information ManagementBIM

Hampshire county council

2 roles

BIM Manager and Architect

Promoted

May 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 4 mos · Winchester

BIM Manager responsible for the strategic implementation of BIM across the Property Services department covering a multidisciplinary team from inception to in use. I support projects across the life cycle of an asset including procurement, consultant design teams, framework contractor and supply chain development, and post completion facilities management integration.

Senior Architect

Jan 2012 – May 2016 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Winchester

Project architect, Project Officer and BIM manager on new primary schools and public buildings in Hampshire. I also leading the integration of our BIM Projects into the Asset Management System.

A l studio

Founder

Jan 2015 – Sep 2017 · 2 yrs 8 mos · Winchester

Allister Lewis Studio is a BIM innovative consultancy committed to the support of the highest quality construction projects by utilising and supporting industry collaboration and technology solutions. We develop, offer advice and support projects and practices with the process of Building Information Modelling (BIM) to save time, work to project budgets and reduce carbon on all projects for our clients.

Ukbim region south

Co Founder

Jan 2013 – Nov 2022 · 9 yrs 10 mos · Winchester

Co founder of the BIM Region South group that supports the local construction industry professionals with BIM engagement, support and disseminating learning. This free group runs four times a year and covers a range of BIM related topics from processes, standards, case studies and as software solutions. The BIM Region South is an important local networking group that consistently has high numbers attending each session supporting the Governments BIM Level 2 agenda.

University of portsmouth

2 roles

Part 3 Examiner

Promoted

Oct 2012 – Oct 2013 · 1 yr

I undertook the role of Part 3 Examiner at Portsmouth University for students completing their professional qualification. I reviewed students case study, career evaluation and exams.

Part Time Studio Tutor

Sep 2009 – Sep 2013 · 4 yrs

I work one day a week at Portsmouth University teaching the first year students in Architecture.

Ams design, portsmouth city council

Architect

Sep 2008 – Dec 2011 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Project Architect on Children's Centre projects, Primary schools, Community Centres and cultural buildings such as libraries. Headed up implementation of Revit in the office and CPD programme.