ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • 51 Industry News Construction Leaders Chart the Future at Dublin’s National Construction Summit The National Construction Summit 2025 unfolded over two days, April 2nd and 3rd, at the Sport Ireland Campus in Blanchardstown, Dublin. Marking its 10th anniversary, the event attracted a record-breaking 4,500 delegates and featured over 200 exhibitors, solidifying its status as Ireland’s premier gathering for construction professionals. The summit commenced with opening remarks from David Keniry of Keniry Advisory Services, setting the tone for discussions centered on innovation, sustainability, and the future trajectory of Ireland's construction sector. Aidan Cullinane from the Health Service Executive led a session on digital adoption and AI, highlighting the transformative impact of technology on construction practices. Subsequent panels delved into planning and stakeholder engagement, featuring insights from Louise O'Leary of McCutcheon Halley Planning Consultants, and infrastructure development, with contributions from Anne-Marie Friel of Pinsent Masons. A significant portion of the summit addressed the €165 billion earmarked under Ireland’s National Development Plan (NDP) for infrastructure projects over the next decade. Key discussions revolved around accelerating housing delivery, modernising planning systems, and embracing modern methods of construction (MMC) to meet ambitious targets. Carol Tallon, CEO of Property District, emphasised the urgency of adopting off-site construction techniques to enhance efficiency and sustainability . The exhibition floor buzzed with activity as over 200 exhibitors showcased cutting-edge products and solutions. Attendees explored advancements in building information modeling (BIM), green and smart technologies, and modular construction. Co-located events, including the BIM & Digital Construction Show and the Smart & Green Building Expo provided additional platforms for knowledge exchange and networking. Tom Kennerney of AP Haslam chatting to customers. The Fantasy Lighting Team. Greg Harkness with Stevie Young inspecting the Eclipse products. Greg Harkness of Harkness Electrical discussing their innovative range of Smart Safety Solutions.
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