The Future of Building Design Software Is Closer Than You Think
What does it take to revolutionise building design software for the timber construction industry? According to MiTek’s EMEA Head of Software, David Maffioli, it starts with deep listening — and a lot of collaboration.
In this exclusive interview, David shares his philosophy of product development, shaped by years of conversations with customers, component manufacturers, housebuilders and the wider supply chain. With a 42-strong international team behind him, together they are pushing the boundaries of what timber component design software can do.
Discover how MiTek is turning vision into reality with powerful platforms like PAMIR and Optics — designed to simplify communication, and drive true integration across the construction value chain. From cloud-based collaboration to automation and AI-driven design, David explains how smarter tools are helping to solve some of the industry’s biggest challenges, including the skills shortage and the need for greater sustainability.
Highlights include:
- The power of customer empathy in digital product design
- The shift from siloed tools to seamless, cloud-based platforms
- Real-world breakthroughs in whole-house design integration
- What AI and automation mean for the future of construction
- How MiTek supports every customer — large or small — with tailored solutions.
This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of construction technology, digital transformation in the built environment, or MiTek’s next generation of design tools.
Watch now to see how the future of timber construction software is being built — one breakthrough at a time.
You can watch the full video, Great things are built together, about MiTek’s vision for the future of construction here: https://youtu.be/lZOI9-0CHt4
