Australian Spatial Analytics

26/05/2026

Data, data, and more data.

That was the overwhelming theme of the Future of Construction FCON conference last week in . The event brought together over 1000 people in the construction industry who are all dealing with the same challenges: workforce shortages, digital transformation, delivery certainty, and the enormous opportunity of Queensland’s largest-ever infrastructure investment, Brisbane 2032.

Here's what it means for us.

1. Data is critical for construction. Your ‘single source of truth’ needs to be accurate and connected to enable efficiencies and better decisions. The ‘digital twin’ of a project is as complex as the physical one. Someone has to build and maintain it.

2. The workforce problem won't be solved by the same talent pipelines that created it. The construction industry critically needs new sources of skilled, loyal, precise data professionals. But they already exist – young autistic adults facing a 34% unemployment rate. They're just overlooked.

Australian Spatial Analytics has the answer to both of these problems. If we spoke at FCON26, it was great talking to you. If we didn't, please get in touch with us to find out more.

Find out more at https://www.asanalytics.com.au/

20/05/2026

We’d like to welcome two new ASA board members – Jolie Baasch and Mudit Srivastav! They are both passionate about creating social change and will bring a wealth of experience to help shape our future!

Jolie is a data and analytics executive with extensive experience in strategy, having led and transformed organisations across software, financial services, property, and government sectors. Currently at The Australian National University, this expertise, combined with her governance credentials and demonstrated commitment to inclusive workforce development, makes her a valuable addition to the ASA board.

Mudit is an executive with experience across technology, data and AI across multiple sectors. He has been recognised as a thought leader in building data-driven organisational cultures. His combination of deep expertise in AI, advanced analytics and executive leadership across large, regulated industries will also bring invaluable insights to ASA.

We look forward to working with Jolie and Mudit alongside existing board members Alex McDonald, Alice Walker, Emma Charlton and Susan Bannigan to drive our mission to make mainstream! Welcome!

ASA would also like to thank departing board member George Curran, who was there right from our inception in 2020, for helping us reach where we are today!

19/05/2026

Geoffrey Smith and Andrew Fenwick are at the Future of Construction conference today! Check out their roundtable at 3pm. Details below!
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Brisbane 2032 is Queensland’s biggest ever opportunity to create an enormous social impact for disadvantaged people. It’s not just a ‘big construction project’. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

As the Queensland Government embarks on its largest-ever infrastructure investment, it can leverage multi-billion-dollar supply chains to dismantle employment barriers for disadvantaged Queenslanders, including young autistic adults facing a staggering 34% unemployment rate.

But how do we do it? Our CEO, Geoffrey Smith, the 2025 Queensland Australian of the Year, and Andrew Fenwick, Senior Survey Manager at John Holland, will host a roundtable titled ‘Creating Impact through Social Procurement’ at the Future of Construction Summit (FCON26).

Find out how everyone involved in the delivery of Brisbane 2032, from government to consultants and contractors, can transform the lives of countless people by sourcing goods and services from social enterprises.

When: Wednesday 20 May 2026
What: Track 3 Project Delivery, Roundtable 4, Creating Impact through Social Procurement
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

As a teaser, check out our Brisbane 2032 Capability Statement here!https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63588a662749b87e7afb9765/6837ba1eb5dc05aecd36bbcb_Brisbane%202032%20Capability%20Statement.pdf Inside, you’ll discover the relevant real-world projects that are directly applicable to delivering Brisbane 2032, whilst creating a social legacy like that generated by Paris 2024.

Find out more about the conference and download the program here: https://futureofconstructionsummit.com/. See you there! P.S. Use the code SPEAKER10 for 10% off the current ticket price.

18/05/2026

Will your Brisbane 2032 infrastructure projects be remembered for their budget or their impact?

The true measure of success for Queensland’s largest-ever infrastructure investment won't be the venues, athletes' villages or upgraded transport infrastructure—it will be the social legacy that’s left behind.

Things like the number of new careers for disadvantaged Queenslanders. New housing for those who don’t have one. Expanded grassroots sports participation.

ASA is already delivering the digital foundations for Queensland’s future, creating new and careers for young autistic adults facing a 34% unemployment rate. By integrating social enterprises into the supply chain right now, we can ensure that every dollar spent creates a positive impact. In our case, a ‘big data’ career pathway for a young neurodivergent adult.

Let’s build a Games that everyone can be proud of, starting with the data that defines it by building the digital foundation for a decades-long legacy.

Heading to the Future of Construction Summit today? Connect with our CEO Geoffrey Smith and Marketing and Communications Manager Anthony Bianco to discuss social procurement strategies.

13/05/2026

The clock is ticking on Brisbane 2032!

Every Olympic and Paralympic venue, transport corridor, and precinct upgrade will generate huge volumes of and data. Someone has to create it, manage it, and make it tell a coherent story.

That's exactly what Australian Spatial Analytics does — and we've built a specific capability statement just for Brisbane 2032 stakeholders.

What can ASA’s young autistic data analysts offer?
✅ BIM modelling and clash detection for major venues
✅ GIS mapping of transport and infrastructure corridors
✅ Asset Information Management across the project lifecycle
✅ 100% onshore services — zero data sovereignty and modern slavery risks
✅ Embedded social procurement that boosts your IS ratings

Our CEO Geoffrey Smith and Marketing and Communications Manager Anthony Bianco will be at the Future of Construction next week. Please come and say hi!

Find us at the Creating Impact through Social Procurement Roundtable 4 (Day 2, Track 3) and let's talk about the critical data backbone of Brisbane 2032.

Download our Brisbane 2032 Capability Statement now and find out more at our website: https://www.asanalytics.com.au/

07/05/2026

We're really curious! Does your organisation have a formal neurodiversity hiring strategy?

A) Yes?
B) No?
C) We're working on it

05/05/2026

Brisbane 2032 can deliver Queensland’s largest ever infrastructure investment whilst creating enormous social impact at the same time—if they follow the lead of Paris 2024.

If you’re attending the upcoming Future of Construction conference, you’ll find out exactly how to achieve this. Geoffrey Smith, the 2025 Queensland Australian of the Year, and Andrew Fenwick, Senior Survey Manager at John Holland, will host a roundtable titled ‘Creating Impact through Social Procurement’ at the Future of Construction Summit (FCON26).

When: Wednesday 20 May 2026

What: Track 3 Project Delivery, Roundtable 4, Creating Impact through Social Procurement

Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

Want to know more? In this blog post, find out how Brisbane 2032 can have its and needs met whilst creating enormous for young adults from multiple supply chains, including autistic Australians facing a staggering 34% unemployment rate.
Read more here: https://www.asanalytics.com.au/blog-posts/brisbane-2032-jobs-olympics-paralympics-games-australia-giica-masterplan-infrastructure-delivery

How Queensland and Australia can deliver world-class infrastructure with social impact

29/04/2026

Brisbane 2032 is Queensland’s biggest ever opportunity to create an enormous social impact for disadvantaged people. It’s not just a ‘big construction project’. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity.

As the Queensland Government embarks on its largest-ever infrastructure investment, it can leverage multi-billion-dollar supply chains to dismantle employment barriers for disadvantaged Queenslanders, including young autistic adults facing a staggering 34% unemployment rate.

But how do we do it? Our CEO, Geoffrey Smith, the 2025 Queensland Australian of the Year, and Andrew Fenwick, Senior Survey Manager at John Holland, will host a roundtable titled ‘Creating Impact through Social Procurement’ at the Future of Construction Summit (FCON26).

Find out how everyone involved in the delivery of Brisbane 2032, from government to consultants and contractors, can transform the lives of countless people by sourcing goods and services from social enterprises.

When: Wednesday 20 May 2026
What: Track 3 Project Delivery, Roundtable 4, Creating Impact through Social Procurement
Where: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre

As a teaser, check out our Brisbane 2032 Capability Statement here!https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/63588a662749b87e7afb9765/6837ba1eb5dc05aecd36bbcb_Brisbane%202032%20Capability%20Statement.pdf Inside, you’ll discover the relevant real-world projects that are directly applicable to delivering Brisbane 2032, whilst creating a social legacy like that generated by Paris 2024.

Find out more about the conference and download the program here: https://futureofconstructionsummit.com/. See you there! P.S. Use the code SPEAKER10 for 10% off the current ticket price.

27/04/2026

Our office was visited yesterday by another fellow – Zoe Attebury, founder of Bloom Cycle. We have a lot in common! Bloom Cycle not only provides job opportunities for autistic people, but also makes amazing bespoke trophies for government organisations and multiple events!

What sets Bloom Cycle apart is both its craft and its conscience: its trophies are handcrafted from local, recycled timber, producing a fraction of the carbon emissions of a typical imported plastic trophy. All while creating social impact for autistic people.

We were pretty stoked that Zoe made a trophy just for us! She’s pictured with our Marketing and Communications Manager Anthony Bianco. After seeing their great work first-hand, this could be a nice idea for Brisbane 2032! 😊

Check out more at the Bloom Cycle website: https://www.bloomcycle.com.au/

Queensland Government David Crisafulli MP David Janetzki MP White Box Enterprises Amanda Rishworth MP Queensland Social Enterprise Council

13/04/2026

What does $15,000 look like?

It's a young autistic adult's first real payslip. The end of a long-term employment drought.

At Australian Spatial Analytics (ASA), every dollar goes directly into building 'big data' careers for young autistic Australians facing an appalling 34% unemployment rate. Since 2020, we’ve created over 250 careers for disadvantaged people who may otherwise be unemployed. At ASA, we are not offering charity; we are offering a career path. We bridge the gap between neurodivergent talent and the high-demand world of data analytics.

For corporations and philanthropic organisations ready to turn CSR into something transformative: this is where your investment makes a real, measurable difference. And the ripple effect is extraordinary.

How you can help:
🌟 Corporate Giving: align your brand with meaningful social change with a proven social enterprise
🌟 Philanthropic Grants: help us build the infrastructure for long-term success

Your donation doesn't just fund a program; it fuels:
✅ Specialised training for neurodivergent professionals
✅ Supportive workplace environments that foster growth
✅ A more inclusive, innovative Australian workforce

Led by Geoffrey Smith, the 2025 Queensland Australian of the Year, ASA is a registered charity with DGR status, meaning your donation is fully tax-deductible.

Ready to make a real-world impact? Click the link below to see how your contribution changes lives.
👉 Donate today: https://www.asanalytics.com.au/donate-autism-charity-employment