As Queensland prepares for a decade of transformative infrastructure investment, technology is emerging as a key enabler of productivity, inclusivity, and efficiency. For Emma Crichton, APAC CEO at AutogenAI, supporting the Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report (QMPPR) is both a strategic alignment and a statement of intent — to help the state’s infrastructure sector work smarter, faster, and more collaboratively.
Driving Growth and Efficiency
“The QMPPR represents a cornerstone for fostering transparency and collaboration in the state’s major infrastructure sector,” Emma says. “As a proud Gold sponsor of the 2025 QMPPR, AutogenAI is committed to revolutionising the bidding process for major projects, ensuring efficiency and inclusion while aligning with Queensland’s ambitious growth agenda.”
AutogenAI’s generative AI platform assists bid teams by automating drafting, research, case studies, and editing — enabling proposals to be produced up to 70% faster. The result is more time for strategic thinking, client engagement, and collaboration. “By democratising access to advanced bidding tools, we empower smaller businesses, including Indigenous-owned enterprises, to compete on a level playing field,” Emma explains.
Clarity, Collaboration, and Confidence
Each year, the QMPPR serves as a roadmap for Queensland’s infrastructure development — a tool for coordination as much as insight. “The report maps out industry growth by identifying future projects and supply chain opportunities,” Emma says. “It helps businesses prepare for upcoming demands while encouraging collaboration between public and private sectors to maximise project efficiency and impact.”
What Emma finds most valuable is the report’s recognition of the entire infrastructure ecosystem. “The QMPPR doesn’t just focus on large contractors; it recognises the essential role of JV bid creation by enabling rapid and high-quality drafting for new corporate entities (newcos) across all businesses in delivering Queensland’s infrastructure future,” she notes. “That inclusivity is vital for the health and sustainability of the sector.”
Aligning Insight and Innovation
For AutogenAI, the QMPPR’s detailed project breakdowns and sector insights are an invaluable resource. “These data points help us tailor our AI-driven solutions to meet the specific needs of businesses and government stakeholders,” Emma says. “It enhances their ability to deliver competitive bids and proposals while improving efficiency and capability.”
She also praises QMCA’s leadership and technical rigour. “QMCA, under Andrew Chapman’s leadership, is extremely well-represented,” she says. “Andrew’s ability to balance transparency and technical insight — even in politically sensitive contexts — is superb. It’s the best place for us to connect with the sector, hear about challenges, and understand when and how the market will want to engage with AutogenAI.”
From Pipeline to Productivity
The QMPPR’s greatest value, Emma believes, lies in its ability to turn data into action. “By offering a clear picture of project timelines and requirements, the report equips stakeholders with actionable insights to optimise planning and execution,” she explains. “When combined with technology like AI, these insights can accelerate decision-making, improve collaboration, and reduce inefficiencies.”
With headquarters in the UK and USA, AutogenAI brings global experience to Queensland’s growing infrastructure ecosystem. “Our international expertise gives us a deep understanding of how AI can transform tendering for major projects globally,” Emma says. “We’re bringing those learnings to Queensland – helping teams build capability and deliver value faster.”
Preparing Queensland for the Future
Looking ahead, Emma sees technology as central to Queensland’s next phase of growth. “We anticipate accelerated adoption of technologies like automation and AI to meet ambitious project goals efficiently,” she says. “The QMPPR equips stakeholders with the foresight to integrate these technologies and upskill their workforces, ensuring readiness for future demand.”
She highlights renewable energy, transport, and data centres as key growth sectors. “These areas will see heightened investment and innovation, supported by Queensland’s population growth and net-zero targets,” Emma notes. “They’re driving opportunity across the entire supply chain.”
Building Capacity and Capability
For Queensland to deliver on its major projects pipeline, Emma believes the focus must be on planning and capability. “We need to start addressing skills shortages early, not reactively,” she says. “That means investing in training, attracting talent into the industry, and creating pathways for people to move between projects.”
She also underscores the importance of digital transformation. “Smaller contractors are often disproportionately affected by disparities in adopting data-driven technologies,” Emma says. “We need to help them streamline costs, stabilise supply chains, and embrace digital tools such as Building Information Modelling and AI to improve workflows and competitiveness.”
Overcoming the Challenges Ahead
Like many industry leaders, Emma recognises the challenges Queensland faces in delivering its ambitious project pipeline. “The biggest challenges are skills shortages and funding certainty,” she says. “There’s a huge amount of work on the horizon, but the industry needs both the people and the financial confidence to deliver it.”
AutogenAI, she adds, is helping its clients rise to that challenge. “Our platform automates much of the bidding process — drafting, research, and editing — enabling teams to produce tailored proposals faster and with higher win rates. The savings in time and cost are significant, and clients report measurable improvements in productivity, knowledge sharing, and profitability.”
A Smarter, More Inclusive Industry
For Emma Crichton, the intersection of data, technology, and collaboration will define Queensland’s infrastructure success. “The QMPPR brings everyone together around a shared picture of the future,” she says. “With the right tools and the right partnerships, we can make Queensland’s infrastructure sector more efficient, more inclusive, and more innovative than ever before.”
