Conversations that count: How AI helped us turn project reviews into our first line of defence

The real risks in projects rarely show up in forms, they surface in meaningful, informed conversations between experienced professionals. At Mott MacDonald, we’ve reimagined monthly project reviews as our “first line of defence” against programme drift, performance issues, and unforeseen costs. Powered by AI, our meeting framework brings live project data to the table, enables early identification of risks, and translates these conversations into clear, auditable actions, without administrative overhead. Launched globally in April 2026, this is the story of how a proactive, insight-driven approach is strengthening risk management across the business and why this is just the start.