Construction project pipelines in 2025: labour, skills and macro-economic conditions

[14 May 2025] Construction project pipelines in 2025: labour, skills and macro-economic conditions

Uncertainty over the short-, medium- and long-term pipeline of labour and skills, combined with macro-economic headwinds of cost inflation, changing interest rate regimes and new government leadership are challenging the financial viability of many construction projects. At the same time, market confidence varies over the ability of the industry to secure the necessary skills and labour to deliver an increase in construction activity.

This webinar explores the measures and approaches that are proving effective in managing construction projects and skills in the face of on-going headwinds.

Topics:

The extent to which projects are being affected by skills and labour shortages in 2025.
How access to finance, a consistent value proposition, and clear policy incentives can help to address the skills gap.
Strategies being undertaken to restore progress on construction projects underway.
Emerging skills that will become essential to construction in the next 5-10 years
Strategies used by construction companies to improve productivity.

Panellists:

Simon Rubinsohn, Chief Economist, RICS (moderator)
Kirk Smith, Director of Cost Management Services, Germany and Austria, T&T
Laeeq Hassan FRICS, Associate Director, Mace
Holly Davis MRICS, Director, Major Projects Advisory, KPMG
Rachel Personius, Director, Currie & Brown
Will Turton MRICS, Partner, Turton Bond

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