About this Event
For tickets, kindly access: CIOB Ireland Construction Conference 2026 Tickets, Friday 23 October • 9 AM - 1 PM | Eventbrite
CPD
This learning activity can contribute to your annual CPD return and should be logged accordingly.
A digital certificate confirming 4 hours of CPD participation will be provided upon request.
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Exhibition Opportunity
Exhibitor | Extended 50% Offer (€600 → €300)
- Exhibition stand
- 3 complimentary delegate passes
- Logo on event materials
- Linkedin promotion
- Mention in opening and closing remarks
For enquiries, please contact Alexa Buso, Member Services and Events Coordinator at [email protected].
Our Exhibitors
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Alexa Buso, Member Services and Events Co-Ordinator
Sarah Hallinan, CIOB Regional Manager Ireland
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Agenda
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Registration, Networking & Refreshments
🕑: 09:30 AM - 09:40 AM
Welcome Address
Host: Dermot Fitzgerald MCIOB
Info: CIOB Republic of Ireland Committee Chair
🕑: 09:40 AM - 09:55 AM
The Way We Build: What’s Changed and What Needs to Change?
Host: Claire Irwin
🕑: 09:55 AM - 10:25 AM
PD 01 | Constructing Resilience: Infrastructure & Housing
Host: Darren Devane
Info: Labour shortages; Future housing demand; Public infrastructure investment; Urban development; Building Adaptability; Leadership development; Diversity and inclusion.
🕑: 10:25 AM - 10:45 AM
Q&A Session
🕑: 10:45 AM - 11:25 AM
Networking & Refreshments
🕑: 11:25 AM - 11:35 AM
Collen Construction Address
🕑: 11:35 AM - 11:50 AM
Building the Workforce for Irish Construction’s Industrialised Future
Host: Alan Hore
🕑: 11:50 AM - 12:20 PM
PD 02 | Shaping Tomorrow’s Built Environment & The Future of Construction
Host: Dr Barry McCarron
Info: Net zero construction; Sustainable materials; Circular economy in construction; Green building certifications.
🕑: 12:20 PM - 12:40 PM
Final Q&A Session
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:00 PM
Closing Address
Host: Dermot Fitzgerald MCIOB
Info: CIOB Republic of Ireland Committee Chair
Event venue & nearby stays
Crowne Plaza Dublin - Blanchardstown by IHG, Blanchardstown Town Centre Dublin, 15, Dublin, Ireland
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