Delivering crucial policies to support Cork’s development

The Construction Industry Federation will host the Southern Construct Summit at Clayton Hotel, Silversprings on Thursday, May 23.

The first keynote will focus on the transformative effect of South Docks for Cork, following the recent commencement of demolition works on the site. Brian O’Callaghan, CEO of O’Callaghan Properties, will discuss how the docklands rejuvenation will be a game changer for the region.

Minister for Finance Michael McGrath will also deliver a keynote address, as well as CIF President Joe Conway and CIF Director of Housing & Planning, Conor O’Connell.

Senior management from Cork City Council and Cork County Council will also provide updates on infrastructural development in Cork, alongside speakers from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) as well as panels with ESB, EPA, ESRI, CDF, Respond, Diatec Autodesk, Savills Ireland, Cygnum and the O’Flynn Group among others.

Topics that will be discussed include sustainability and environment in construction, housing, offsite construction, and managing population growth in the region with infrastructure to support development.

The CIF is also focused on the Events Centre Project for the region, urging a positive decision from government on the investment.

As a key piece of infrastructure to ensure the continuity of investment and tourism in the region placing Cork as a vital regional city.

CIF Cork recently commissioned in-depth research on development in the Cork region, particularly in relation to potential constraints in the marketplace.

The research was conducted by Coakley O’Neill Town Planning and looks at key potential development areas in the region, from the City, Docklands, Tivoli Docks, Ballincollig, Glanmire, Tower, Blarney, Carrigaline, Midleton, and Carrigtwohill. The findings of the report will be communicated at the summit.

“Greater co-ordination in local infrastructure delivery among the relevant public and private sector organisations must take place to ensure a coherent and cohesive approach to Cork Metropolitan Area’s development plan led infrastructure is essential for Cork’s ambitions and targets to align,” said Joanne Treacy, CIF Director Southern Region.

“The planning system needs greater resourcing, nationally, regionally and locally, to develop in line with population needs, infrastructural developments and best building practices. More timely and detailed data analytics and AI to monitor processes, review protocols and highlight issues impeding development would be hugely beneficial.”

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