Raising the Bar: A Conversation with Brittany Pylant

HFA’s first VP of Technology + Digital Innovation shares how collaboration fuels true transformation.

Brittany Pylant, Vice President of Technology + Digital Innovation at HFA, is reimagining what’s possible at the intersection of design, construction, and technology.

With a passion for empowering teams and clients alike, Brittany is leading HFA’s efforts to harness data, AI, and digital tools in ways that spark creativity, improve outcomes, and open doors to collaboration. For her, innovation isn’t just about adopting new tech—it’s about listening, learning, and co-creating solutions that matter. In this video, hear how Brittany is shaping the future of digital transformation at HFA, and why she believes the best ideas often start with people.

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