ICAEW East of England: Construction and real estate insight group | 2026

ICAEW East of England: Construction and real estate insight group | 2026

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East England
London & East Region
Feb
25
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2
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12:00
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Schedule Description: This dedicated insight group explores the evolving landscape of construction and real estate, providing a vital forum to reflect on recent sector impa
CPD hours: 1 hr
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Description

This dedicated insight group explores the evolving landscape of construction and real estate, providing a vital forum to reflect on recent sector impacts, examine the current investment climate, and discuss emerging industry trends. Ideal for both practitioners and industry professionals, these meetings offer a unique opportunity to gain valuable market intelligence, share peer-to-peer insights, and strengthen professional networks within the local business community.

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ICAEW East of England: Construction and real estate insight group | AI & technology for productivity and risk management | 11 September 2026

ICAEW East of England: Construction and real estate insight group | AI & technology for productivity and risk management | 11 September 2026

No Charge
Available
Virtual
East England
London & East Region
Sep
11
Fri
12:00
-
13:00 BST
Schedule Type Title: Weekdays
Schedule Description: This dedicated insight group explores the evolving landscape of construction and real estate, providing a vital forum to reflect on recent sector impa
Sessions: 1
Session Hours: 1.00
CPD hours: 1 hr
Virtual
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Description

This dedicated insight group explores the evolving landscape of construction and real estate, providing a vital forum to reflect on recent sector impacts, examine the current investment climate, and discuss emerging industry trends. Ideal for both practitioners and industry professionals, these meetings offer a unique opportunity to gain valuable market intelligence, share peer-to-peer insights, and strengthen professional networks within the local business community.

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11/09/2026 | 12:00 - 13:00 Virtual

Event Information

Topic | AI & technology for productivity and risk management

This dedicated insight group explores the evolving landscape of construction and real estate, providing a vital forum to reflect on recent sector impacts, examine the current investment climate, and discuss emerging industry trends. Ideal for both practitioners and industry professionals, these meetings offer a unique opportunity to gain valuable market intelligence, share peer-to-peer insights, and strengthen professional networks within the local business community.

Responding to direct member feedback, this session moves beyond general AI theory to provide practical, actionable insights for implementing technology across construction and real estate (CRE) workflows.

Key discussion points

We will explore how firms are successfully harnessing technology to drive operational efficiency, manage complex risks, and address the persistent skills shortage.

  • Practical AI tools | Live demonstrations of AI-driven tools designed for high-level data analysis, predictive forecasting, and sophisticated risk modeling in construction and real estate projects.

  • Governance and ethics | A crucial roundtable discussion addressing the ethical and governance challenges of AI, with a focus on data security, transparency, and auditability best practices.

  • Efficiency case studies | Real-world examples of how industry leaders are using technology to bridge the skills gap and dramatically improve project management efficiency and delivery.

These sessions are open to both practice and industry members, including:

  • Professionals working in construction or real estate businesses.
  • Those advising these businesses.
  • Senior leaders at the Partner/Director level in practice.
  • Members aiming to expand their professional network and offer insights on rapidly evolving sectors.

Key highlights:

  • Gaining valuable local market intelligence | Understand the regional economic factors impacting your organisation.
  • Sharing best practices | Engage in insightful discussions on industry trends, challenges, and solutions with like-minded peers.
  • Expanding your network | Build valuable connections with fellow local members.
  • Staying informed | Access discussions on the latest accounting regulations and best practices tailored to the construction and real estate sectors.
  • Professional growth | Benefit from shared experiences and expertise to enhance your knowledge and skill set.

Event enquiries

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Event Organiser: Lucy Bailey

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Please note that the programme is subject to change

Time Session

12:00

Welcome and introductions

12:05

Latest business confidence overview

12:15

Roundtable discussion

  • Regional sentiment and current activity
  • Sector-specific factors and positioning
  • Broader opportunities and East of England's position

12:45

Further comments and questions

12:55

Key takeaways

13:00

Close

About the co-chairs

Nick Hills | Chief Financial Officer | Bidwells

As Finance Director, Nick’s role is focussed on supporting business performance and managing Bidwells’ finance team.

His breadth of knowledge has stemmed from experience in a variety of property investment management and corporate M&A and financial reporting roles for blue chip multi-national companies in the UK, US and Asia.

By continually re-engineering our business processes, Nick and his team are ensuring Bidwells remains fit for the future.

He works very closely with others in the support teams to ensure Bidwells continues to be as efficient and effective as possible. Nick runs a tight ship but is widely considered a flexible and friendly team leader.

Having held a combination of executive and non-executive, trustee and investment committee roles in his career, Nick brings a broad range of experience to the table. He read French and German at the University of Cambridge and enjoys the challenge of communicating financial concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.

Nick is a Chartered Accountant ACA and holds the IMC Investment Management Certificate.

Mark Shuttleworth | Partner | Stace

Mark is a Chartered Accountant and joined Stace in 2021 as Finance Director. Mark is responsible for running Stace’s finance department in a strategic and efficient way to ensure the business continues to operate and grow sustainably.

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