Technology and innovation

Practical digital tools. Real property insight. Better decisions.

We use technology to create client-focused digital solutions that make property asset performance clearer, risks more visible enabling informed decisions. Our approach combines data, AI, visualisation tools and secure digital platforms to turn complex information into actionable insights.

Data Capture, Visualisation & Dashboards

We use modern data capture methods and geospatial tools, including GIS technology, to bring property information to life visually. By combining location data, project information and performance metrics, we give clients:

• Interactive maps and spatial insight across portfolios
• Clear visual tracking of cost, programmes and risk
• Real-time dashboards showing performance and trends
• Easier identification of patterns, constraints and opportunities
• A single, accessible view of key data
• This transforms complex datasets into intuitive visuals that support faster understanding and more informed decisions.

Our strategic approach to digital is guided by a digitisation strategy that shapes how we invest in technology, how we work, and how we deliver value.

We are focused on using digital tools that are simple, but effective, enhancing the client and employee experience. Improving how data flows, how decisions are made with better insights and driving automated workflow.

This means:

• Clear, transparent access to data that clients and employees can access and trust
• Seamless collaboration across teams, locations and disciplines
• Faster turnaround through streamlined digital and automated workflows
• Less admin, more value-adding work for our clients
• Consistent, high-quality delivery across every service

Innovation is built into everything we do. It’s part of our culture. We create an environment where people are empowered to share ideas, test new approaches and turn potential into practical improvements that benefit and deliver value for our clients.

Innovation at Hollis is structured, funded and continuous - embedded as an ongoing programme of improvement across the business.

Our Innovation Incubator

We developed our own internal innovation incubator that identifies, tests and scales new technologies, tools and ways of working across the business. High-potential ideas raised by our employees are piloted in test environments and refined based on measurable impact — ensuring innovation translates into real client and employee value, not just concepts.

Research-Led Development

We partner with an independent third-party research specialist to explore emerging technologies, market trends and new methodologies in property and digital delivery. This ensures our approach is informed by external insight, evidence and global best practice — not just internal perspective.

Working together, this keeps our services and products evolving ahead of industry change.

We combine AI, advanced analytics and connected property data to support more informed, data-led discussions with our clients. By uncovering patterns, modelling scenarios and enhancing forecasting, we provide clearer visibility of risks, opportunities and performance across portfolios and projects. AI enables faster analysis and deeper insight, allowing our experts to focus on strategic advice and practical solutions.

Clients benefit from transparent access to their assets through our digital client portal ‘Hollis Engage’, where key project and portfolio data, reporting and insights are available in one secure place - supporting better conversations and more confident decisions.

We utilise the latest AI technology, including Microsoft Copilot, to enhance research, analysis and knowledge sharing across our teams.

Our overarching principle is that AI is used responsibly, that it is governed and aligned with strict data protection and confidentiality standards.

Our digital solutions operate within a secure, cloud-based environment, designed to protect information, support resilience and enable safe access for both clients and employees.

We use modern security applications, advanced authentication methods and controlled access to safeguard data at every stage.

Our approach combines strong data protection, resilient cloud infrastructure and governed, responsible AI use - ensuring our digital tools are trusted, secure and aligned with strict confidentiality standards.