Operating at almost full capacity, what are the potential bottlenecks to continued growth for both the economy and the construction sector?

Mary and Pádraig discuss how to retain and grow FDI in Ireland

As rising temperatures become increasingly certain, how can we build housing and infrastructure resilient to future climate change while meeting demands for reduced embodied carbon?

The government’s NDP, published in 2021, sets out plans to spend €165bn on vital infrastructure in health, education, transport and housing up to 2030. Recent changes to spending rules could mean the accelerated delivery of many of these projects. Our speakers explore the current state of infrastructure in Ireland, where we are on delivery, capacity constraints in the industry and what the Ireland of 2030 will look like after this investment.

• Creating certainty for the industry, mitigating the risks and stimulating investment in offsite manufacturing
• Removing barriers for SME builders
• The new skills we need: Where are the workers?

The war in Ukraine has decimated infrastructure and forced thousands of people from their homes. We’ll hear how FIEC and its partners are working on recommended principles to guide the future reconstruction of Ukraine.

• Who are the next generation of construction professionals?
• Adjusting for the growing need for skilled staff and new ways of working
• Are we doing enough to encourage and engage with the next generation of construction industry workers?

A deep dive session for industry leaders to discuss the advanced technologies, challenges and progress toward reducing the construction industry’s carbon footprint

With the world increasingly facing environmental crises, construction – one of the most significant contributions to global emissions – must be transformed to create greener more sustainable solutions. Robert and Ivan discuss the key issues…