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Construction Conference: A Story of Growth

Date: 04 November 2025, 15:00 - 17:00
Location: DWF, 20 Fenchurch Street, London, EC3M 3AG
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As global and local pressures build, our Construction Conference sets the scene for a gripping exploration of the challenges and opportunities ahead. From the rise of smart infrastructure to the quest for sustainability, we’ll uncover the plot twists, celebrate the pioneers driving change, and shape the storyline of what’s next for construction. 

Event details

DWF's Infrastructure, Construction and Energy team are delighted to be hosting our Construction Conference: A Story of Growth, returning for its much-anticipated sequel on Tuesday 4 November at our London office. This year’s event takes a cinematic lens to the sector’s current and compelling narratives, with a programme geared to inform, challenge and motivate. 

Agenda 

A post-implementation analysis of the Building Safety Act: unpacking the real-world consequences for the construction industry in real terms. 

The prompt engineering uprising: is AI powering a new script for construction and infrastructure projects? 

Tackling the ESG conundrum - where conscience meets competition: sustainability in a competitive infrastructure market - a promise or peril? 

The liquidation line - staying off the edge: A dive into the high stakes world of project delivery from a restructuring, insurance and claims perspective. 

Cast: A line-up of DWF and industry experts, with full details coming soon. 

Date: Tuesday 4 November 
Time: Conference - 15:00 – 17:00 | Drinks Reception - 17:30 – 20:00 
Location: DWF, 20 Fenchurch St, London EC3M 3AG 

Register your interest 

Registration for our Construction Conference is now closed, as we’ve reached full capacity. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
 
If you have any queries, please contact us.

Speakers

A post-implementation analysis of the Building Safety Act: unpacking the real-world consequences for the construction industry in real terms. 

  • Laura McCorquodale, Partner, DWF 
  • Abdul Jinadu, Barrister, Keating Chambers 
  • Scott Manson, Advocate, Axiom Advocates
  • Paul Jolly, Principal, HKA 

 

The prompt engineering uprising: is AI powering a new script for construction and infrastructure projects? 

  • Aine McGuinness, Senior Associate, DWF 
  • Phoebe Gunputh, Senior Associate, DWF 
  • Santosh Carvalho, Barrister, 39 Essex Chambers 
  • Stephen Sandles, Managing Director, Ankura
  • Jon Grainger, Chief Technology Officer, DWF

 

Tackling the ESG conundrum - where conscience meets competition: sustainability in a competitive infrastructure market - a promise or peril? 

  • David McNeice, Partner, DWF 
  • Abi Duff-Walker, Head of Sustainability, DWF 
  • Deepika Singhal, Director, Hollis 
  • Andrew Drennan, Managing Director, Alvarez and Marsal 

 

The liquidation line - staying off the edge: A dive into the high stakes world of project delivery from a restructuring, insurance and claims perspective. 

  • To be announced soon