Dr. Richard J. Davies received his BSc. (Hons.) in Computational Physics from York College in 1991, an MSc. in Surface Science and Heterogeneous Catalysis from the University of Dundee in 1992, a Ph.D. in Electrochemistry from the University of Birmingham in 1998, and an MSc. in Construction Management from the University of Birmingham in 2016. He is a professional Programme, Project, and Risk manager, who joined the University of Birmingham from the Design, Engineering, and Project Management Consultancy Atkins in 2016. His experience focuses on the innovative transformation of engineering management systems (encompassing Processes, Organisation, Tools, and information). He led the Atkins Global Professional Services Programme Management Steering group for 5 years (2011 to 2015) and has experience in designing and delivering business management transformation solutions and systems (including ISO9001) for Global Civil Engineering and IT Senior (and C-level) professionals in multiple sectors including Highways, Rail, Aerospace, Defence, Energy, Water, Design, Environment, Engineering, Asset Management, and Project Management. Currently, Dr Davies lectures on Project Management Best Practice, Risk Management and BIM (Building Information Modelling) to MSc., UG, and business professionals. Currently leads courses at Masters and Undergraduate level on BIM, Project Management Best Practice, Risk Management, Business Transformation and MSc Research Projects.