Sawyer Cliff-Smith

Sawyer Cliff-Smith is a robotics and scanning specialist with hands-on expertise in hardware systems that support digital twin applications. With a strong foundation in robotic integration, 3D scanning, and physical computing, he has worked extensively on developing and refining workflows that connect built environments with precise digital representations. His experience includes operating and maintaining advanced scanning equipment, configuring robotic systems for data capture, and supporting the physical setup of automation-driven environments. Sawyer s practical approach to emerging technology enables reliable, high-performance solutions that bridge field conditions with digital insight. Concrete remains essential to modern construction, but growing pressure to reduce embodied carbon, while improving efficiency, durability, and constructability, is driving new approaches to the material. This session explores how innovation in concrete can extend beyond traditional mix design to re