About – Smart Built Digitals

About Us

About Smart Built Digital

Welcome to Where we Build the Future.

SmartBuilt Digital Ltd is a UK–Nigeria-based digital consultancy committed to driving transformation across the built environment. We help architects, engineers, contractors, and facility managers adopt smarter, more sustainable ways of working by integrating advanced digital technologies into every stage of the building lifecycle — from design and construction to operation and maintenance.

We exist to bridge the gap between innovation and execution — bringing together research, technology, and local expertise to create a built environment that is efficient, resilient, and sustainable.

Who We Are

Welcome to Where we Build the Future.

SmartBuilt Digital was founded with a clear purpose: to redefine how buildings and cities are designed, constructed, and managed.
We combine global best practices with local insight, helping Africa’s built environment evolve through digital transformation while maintaining the highest international standards.

As a multi-disciplinary firm, our expertise cuts across digital design, smart construction, asset and facilities management, AI and IoT applications, and sustainability consulting. We also invest heavily in research and digital skills development, ensuring the next generation of professionals are equipped for the future.

Our name reflects our philosophy — building smarter, building better.

Collaborating with many big companies and brands

A future where technology and humanity shape sustainable cities

Mission

To drive sustainable and efficient transformation of the built environment by applying cutting-edge digital technologies across design, construction, operation, and asset management.”

Vision

To be a global leader in driving digital transformation and sustainable innovation for the built environment.

Core Values

Our Approach

Our approach is holistic and research-driven.

We integrate technology into every step — from Building Information Modelling (BIM) and virtual reality simulations to IoT monitoring and AI-powered analytics.
This allows us to help clients design smarter spaces, reduce waste, improve performance, and achieve sustainability goals.

We work hand-in-hand with partners and institutions to translate innovation from theory into real-world impact. Every project is an opportunity to push boundaries and prove that technology can truly transform lives.

Our Team

Meet Our Visionary Leader

Dr. Ebere Donatus Okonta

Director, SmartBuilt Digital Ltd

Dr. Ebere Donatus Okonta, a recipient of the UKRI Global Talent award, is a Chartered Construction Manager (MCIOB) with the Chartered Institute of Building, UK, and a registered architect with the Architects Registration Council of Nigeria (ARCON). He is an accomplished academic and industry expert specializing in digital construction, sustainable design, and building performance. He holds a PhD in Construction from Teesside University, where his research focused on semantic interoperability and unified City Information Modelling (CIM) to enhance smart city development.

With over a decade of experience across architectural design, project management, and sustainability consulting, Dr. Okonta integrates advanced digital technologies with sustainable practices in his role as Director at SmartBuilt Digital Ltd. He has contributed to major research initiatives funded by Innovate UK and the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 programme, addressing energy-efficient building systems, grid resilience, and carbon reduction strategies.

Dr. Okonta is passionate about bridging the gap between research and practice, equipping construction professionals and communities with innovative, data-driven solutions to address the pressing challenges of urbanization and climate change. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, integrity, and a transformative vision for a more sustainable and resilient built environment.

He is also a member of the International Solar Energy Society (ISES), the European Alliance for Innovation (EAI), and the International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA), and is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA), UK.

Our Values