The construction sector in Cork is entering one of the most pivotal decades in its history. From the transformation of Cork Docklands and city centre regeneration, to unprecedented housing demand, infrastructure upgrades and the race to meet climate targets, the decisions made by industry leaders over the next few years will shape the region for generations.

The CIF Southern Construct Summit is designed to bring Cork’s construction leadership together to cut through national noise and focus on the realities, risks and opportunities specific to Cork City and County.

Expert speakers will discuss the Accelerating Infrastructure Report and Action Plan, outlining the barriers to infrastructure development, the time-bound measures to remove barriers as well as the legal and regulatory reforms for delivery and plans for co-ordination. Other important measures like public acceptance will be included to strengthen cooperation amongst the public, state bodies, utilities, and local government, in order to enhance public understanding of infrastructure benefits, and build societal support to accelerate delivery.

This summit will explore how local contractors, developers, consultants and suppliers can future-proof their businesses and ensure availability of a shovel-ready workforce, while delivering at scale in an environment of rising costs, planning complexity and changing client expectations. Expect practical insights, policy clarity and real case studies from projects across the region with a clear focus on what Cork needs to build next, how it can be delivered faster and smarter, and how the sector can remain commercially resilient while meeting sustainability and community expectations.

So join us on 21 May 2026 at the CIF Southern Construct Summit for insightful and stimulating discussions on how to increase productivity, to improve efficiencies for your business and connect you with brands, organisations, suppliers and key industry buyers. Don’t miss out! If your goal is to keep abreast of developments and opportunities to drive improvement in your company, then the CIF Southern Construct Summit is the event for you.