Constructing Futures Part 1:
Will the Construction Industry return to normal post Covid-19?
According to a recent survey conducted by Building Magazine, 80% of construction firms do not have a plan in place on how to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, 62% recipients said they were finding it difficult to source materials and only 55% indicated that they are confident that work will restart as soon as they are allowed to. The construction industry is already governed by tight margins and low productivity rates; therefore, will this pandemic see margins shrink even further and, or will it accelerate growth for offsite construction?
On Wednesday 10th June at 10.00am, The University Campus St Albans (UCSA), a joint venture between The University of Hertfordshire and Oaklands College, are hosting a LIVE conversation with key speakers from Morgan Sindall and Willmott Dixon to discuss and share views on the impact Covid-19 has and will have on the construction industry.
Does Covid-19 create an opportunity for construction industry? And if so, how can we ensure we are constructing the right future. Join us in the debate.
Programme
IntroductionStephen Fox, Executive Director, UCSA
The impact of Covid-19 on construction industryRichard Davidson, Director, Willmott Dixon
Will there be a return to normal construction post Covid-19?David Rowsell, Director, Morgan Sindall
Opportunities and risks for the next generation of leaders post Covid-19Euan Beaddie, student at UCSA and Assistant Building Manager at Wilmott Dixon
Skills for the Future
Stephen Fox, Executive Director, UCSA
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