The Guaranteed Irish Construction Forum 2026 took place on September 2 at PlatformX, KPMG’s innovation hub in Dublin, specifically at Harbourmaster Place, Dublin 1, from 11.30 AM to 2 PM. The event brought together senior leaders in Ireland’s construction and infrastructure sectors to discuss accelerating development while enhancing resilience, sustainability, and economic growth, focusing on the critical role of trusted local supply networks.
Under the theme “Building Infrastructure at Pace Using Trusted Supply Chains,” the forum featured a distinguished panel of industry experts. Speakers included Sarah Carey, a columnist at the Irish Independent and strategic communications specialist, David Kelly, CEO of Gas Networks Ireland, and Alasdair Henderson, Executive Director of BAM Ireland. Also participating were Niall O’Connor, Managing Director of Kingspan Insulation, and Paul O’Neill, Co-Head of Infrastructure & Head of Infrastructure Strategy and Commercial Advisory at KPMG Ireland, alongside Carmel Logan, Head of Real Estate at KPMG Ireland. The panel was designed to support dynamic and interactive discussions on the most pressing issues facing the sector.
The event opened with remarks from Carmel Logan and Minister Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Transport, Climate, Environment and Energy, followed by a panel debate. Attendees engaged in strategic networking, exchanging perspectives and forging meaningful partnerships to drive industry progress. The forum emphasized the importance of high-level idea exchange and actionable insights to address Ireland’s infrastructure challenges.
Brid O’Connell, CEO of Guaranteed Irish, emphasized the forum’s role in supporting honest conversations between government and industry leaders. She highlighted the need for changes to deliver Ireland’s infrastructure goals faster, sustainably, and with confidence. O’Connell noted that the forum creates a unique space for collaboration, ensuring that Ireland’s infrastructure ambitions are met through innovative and reliable solutions.
