We are pleased to announce our first round speakers and panellists for the upcoming Property & Construction Summit on 17th May at Emirates Old Trafford
Open/Welcome will be delivered by Andy Crane
Chamber welcome will be delivered by Clive Memmott, Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Headline speaker – Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester
First Panel Discussion: Climate Crisis
The construction industry in Greater Manchester plays a pivotal role in driving economic growth, infrastructure development, and job creation. To sustain and enhance this sector, it's crucial to establish a robust construction skills pipeline. This pipeline ensures a steady influx of skilled workers, aligning with industry demands and fostering sustainable development across the region.
We will be discussing topics such as forecasting, education & training provisions, apprenticeships, upskilling, reskilling, employers and diversity & inclusion.
Greater Manchester's economy continues to demonstrate resilience and dynamism. Despite global economic uncertainties, the region maintains steady growth, driven by diverse sectors including technology, healthcare, and construction. With significant investments in infrastructure projects such as transport, housing, and commercial developments, the construction sector remains a key contributor to Greater Manchester's economic vitality. Our Economic expert will cover where we are at right now as a Region, trends and recovery.
Speakers
Subrahmaniam Krishnan-Harihara - Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Emma Ratcliffe - Morgan Sindall
Steve Williamson - F Parkinson
Carol Halford - GM Good Employment Charter
Second panel discussion: Climate Emergency – Crisis or Opportunity?
The climate crisis presents a formidable challenge for Greater Manchester, with rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental degradation threatening communities and ecosystems. However, amidst these challenges lies an opportunity for the region to emerge as a leader in sustainable innovation and adaptation.
The panel will discuss the possibility that by investing in renewable energy sources, implementing eco-friendly infrastructure, and promoting green initiatives, Greater Manchester can not only mitigate the impacts of climate change but also foster economic growth, create jobs, and enhance the quality of life for its residents.
Speakers
Samantha Nicholson - Manchester Climate Change Agency
Phil Grice - Parker Wilson Sustain LLP
Sara Gough - Savills
Alex Edwards - Bruntwood SciTech
John Marland - Bruntwood SciTech
Workshops
At this year's Property and Construction Summit, we will be hosting 3 workshops led by experienced leaders to expand your knowledge in the sector's emerging topics. All delegates can pre-book and attend 1 of 3 workshops.
- A Digital Future
- Building Safety Act – Gateways/Golden Thread – Paul Nash - CIOB
- AI/Digital future – Megan Hanney - CBRE
- Contractors perspective - Mark Buckle - Tilbury Douglas
- Investors/Funders perspective
- Followed by round table discussion/voting
- Levelling Up
- Investment/Policy – Zoe Davidson - Deloitte
- Regional connectivity – Emma Antrobus – Institution of Civil Engineer
- Business perspective – Lorna Fitzsimons – The Pipeline
- Followed by round table discussion/voting
- Future Proofing our City/Town Centres
- Opportunities and trends – Phil Hepworth - AEW
- Public sector perspective – Paul Richards - Stockport Council
- Private sector perspective – Tom Darby - Bruntwood
- Private sector perspective – Karen Hirst - MapleGrove
- Followed by round table discussion/voting
You can now secure your place at the Property & Construction Summit 2024 by clicking here