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TopHat<\/a> has appointed Matthew Evans, vice president of digital transformation at Airbus, as its new chief technology officer to drive innovation in UK housebuilding<\/h2>\n

Matthew Evans will take charge of TopHat\u2019s digital strategy and will be a key figure in integrating new technology into the company\u2019s manufacturing process<\/a> to provide well-designed, energy-efficient housing for private developers, housing associations and local councils.<\/p>\n

Evans has 15 years\u2019 experience working for some of the world\u2019s biggest companies, including Lockheed Martin and Siemens.<\/p>\n

During his time at Airbus, Evans was responsible for helping to create the revolutionary Skywise platform that is saving the aviation industry<\/a> billions of pounds a year.<\/p>\n

In his new role, Matthew Evans will take a data-led approach to improve TopHat\u2019s processes across the full lifecycle of each home\u2019s creation, from its design and production through delivery and support.<\/p>\n

\u2018Help to solve this skills shortage\u2019<\/h3>\n

Jordan Rosenhaus, chief executive and founder of TopHat, said: \u201cHousebuilding is an industry that needs to embrace technology to improve its energy efficiency, productivity and build quality.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is also a fantastic opportunity to support the wider growth of the British high-tech manufacturing sector<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe construction industry faces a skills crisis, with many workers set to retire in the next decade and a shortage of young talent coming through the ranks.<\/p>\n

\u201cA new model of housebuilding will help to solve this skills shortage<\/a> by bringing people into the industry who wouldn\u2019t otherwise take onsite construction roles.\u201d<\/p>\n

Matthew Evans, chief technology officer at TopHat, added: \u201cBy spinning a \u2018digital thread\u2019 that links every stage of the manufacturing process from design to assembly, we can make the process more repeatable and certain, create a higher-quality product, and minimise waste through the learning and efficiency that this will generate.<\/p>\n

\u201cStarting with a blank piece of paper, it makes much more sense to build homes in a factory-controlled setting.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou wouldn\u2019t build a plane in a field, and the same should be true of new homes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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