Optimising Business Performance
Lean Construction Ireland are excited to announce a fresh new look & feel to this year’s innovative networking event, including: new venue, single stage environment, audience interactive sessions, one on one opportunities with Lean solution providers, client dedicated invitation and much more!
The Lean Construction Ireland (LCi) Conference 2025 will take place on 6th November at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath. As Ireland’s leading Lean event for the construction sector, over 400 professionals and clients will explore best practices, case studies, and innovations in Lean thinking and adoption. With the 2025 theme focused on health, wellbeing and artificial intelligence in construction, the conference will feature a single stream of expert speakers, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities aimed at improving both project and people performance.
Opening Session
Health, Wellbeing: People, Project Performance
Facilitator
Joe O'Sullivan (Sisk)
Optimizing Business Performance
Richard Fitzpatrick
Chairperson - LCi
Richard is Director for Programme Management and Project Controls with the National Paediatric Hospital Development Board. Richard has over 30 years’ programme and project management experience having been responsible for managing the delivery of major capital infrastructure programmes both in the UK and Ireland. He has held a senior position with Dublin City Council, and was Project Director for the construction of University of Ulster’s new university campus in Belfast City and Managing Partner for EC Harris’ Irish consultancy business.
Ministerial Address
Minister Jack Chambers
Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation
Jack Chambers is an Irish Fianna Fáil politician and Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitisation since January 2025. He previously served as Minister for Finance from 2024 to 2025, a Minister for State attending cabinet from July 2020 to June 2024, and served as Government Chief Whip from July 2020 to December 2022.
Productivity Challenges in Building a Semiconductor Fab
Richard Casey
Arcadis
Richard Casey is PDG Operations Director and is r
Identifying the purpose within your Organisation or Team; how to identify.
Seamus Fox
Mindset Coach
As a coach specialising in mindset and personal performance for CEOs and business owners, Seamus has worked with a wide range of high performers —from elite athletes to business leaders. Seamus says: "the challenges at the top aren’t about skill or strategy. They’re about you."
Stress, procrastination, overwhelm, and neglected mental and physical health—these are the silent barriers that sabotage leadership, stall growth, and blur the vision you’ve worked so hard to create.
Panel Discussion: Optimising Business Performance
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In this panel discussion on Optimising Business Performance we bring together industry experts to explore strategies that drive efficiency, growth, and innovation. Topics may include data-driven decision-making, effective leadership, process improvement, and leveraging technology. Panelists share real-world insights and practical tools to enhance productivity and profitability. The discussion fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange, offering diverse perspectives from within the Irish construction sector. Attendees gain actionable takeaways to implement within their organisations, empowering them to adapt and thrive in an evolving business landscape.
Networking & Refreshment Break
The conference offers a valuable networking opportunity to connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas, build partnerships, and explore collaborations that can drive innovation and professional growth in construction community.....
Morning Session
ESG through Innovation
Facilitator
Angelyn Rowan (Philip Lee)
Embedding quality through Lean at a leading international construction
Susana Dobrescu
Ardmac
Susana is Regional Quality Control Advisor at Ardmac.
Organisational and Social Psychology - achieving best in class safety and sustainability through efficiency
Mark Hanbury
Ex-Microsoft
His core competencies include organisational management and communication, which he uses to optimise the performance, efficiency, and innovation of the full turnkey data centre delivery processes.
Modern Methods of Construction, AI, People & Lean
Mark Whitehead
CPAC Modular
A Digital Journey of Scale: from Greenfield site to Digital Transformation...
Adrian Furey
Dexcom
Panel Discussion
Marion Jammet
Irish Green Building Council
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A panel discussion on ESG through innovation explores how businesses can drive environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals using creative and technological solutions. Experts discuss sustainable practices, responsible governance, and social impact, highlighting how innovation accelerates ESG integration. Topics include green technologies, ethical AI, circular economy models, and inclusive leadership. The conversation emphasises aligning purpose with profit, offering actionable insights for companies to embed ESG into core strategies and create long-term value for stakeholders and Ireland.
Networking & Refreshment Break
The conference offers a valuable networking opportunity to connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas, build partnerships, and explore collaborations that can drive innovation and professional growth in construction community.....
Afternoon Session
Driving Productivity Through AI
Facilitator
Jason Casey (Ardmac)
Using AI and RPA to deliver Uisce Éireann Projects.
Bernie Barber
Uisce Éireann
How AI could change the game for Ireland’s infrastructure project delivery...
Shane McSweeney
EY
Shane is a Partner in the EY-Parthenon Strategy and Transactions practice at Ernst & Young Professional Advisory Services focusing on Government, Infrastructure and Economic Advisory. He provides commercial, financial and economic advisory services in the infrastructure field to government and corporate clients.
With over 20+ years of experience working on large infrastructure projects across the globe, Shane helps with project finance and public private partnership transactions — in Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Productivity through digital AI adoption....
Luca Marchesotti
Genno AI
With a passion for innovation and a reputation built on early breakthroughs in Image Aesthetics, Luca is poised to lead the charge for companies looking to transform their operations through AI. His 38 patent applications and 35 peer-reviewed research papers are a testament to my expertise and commitment to advancing the field.
Optimising Business Performance
Kevin Paul
Muir Innovation
Panel Discussion
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A panel discussion on Driving Productivity through AI in construction highlights how artificial intelligence is transforming the industry. Experts explore AI-powered tools for project planning, risk management, predictive maintenance, and real-time data analysis. The conversation focuses on enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving safety on job sites. Panelists share case studies and best practices, emphasising the role of AI in streamlining operations and decision-making. Attendees gain insights into integrating AI to boost performance and competitiveness in construction.
