Charlton is chief executive of Space Group, which comprises Space Architects, BIMTechnologies, bimstore, and, more recently, Twinview. All four businesses share a vision where the built environment positively impacts society using creativity, innovation, and technology. Charlton is a chartered architect with more than 25 years’ experience. He is passionate about improving project outcomes while addressing cultural issues across the sector. In recent years he has focused on operational aspects of buildings and how to reduce carbon and cost through data and machine learning. He has been a pathfinder in developing digital twins in the property sector. He is actively involved in research and development in this field, using his experience in design, construction, and operation.