I aspire to make a change in the construction industry in Ghana and Loughborough has set me up with a diverse skill set and knowledge for this challenge. The mix of modules and the content has really shaped my view of the global construction industry and how to drive change with people being the driving force. I have been exploring the integration of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and life-cycle assessment for optimized sustainable design in Ghana as a contribution to the country’s efforts to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) 11 and 13.