Importance Of Construction Sector Highlighted at Event Hosted By Irwin Mitchell

The delivery of key infrastructure, energy and housing projects across Yorkshire are essential if the recent economic gains of recent months are to be maintained - according to the CBI’s Director of Business Environment.
 
Speaking at an event last night (14 May) at Irwin Mitchell’s offices in Sheffield, Nicola Walker from the CBI told attendees that a successful construction industry was vital for sustainable economic growth, but political risk had to be addressed to provide global investors with the long-term confidence to invest in the UK.
 
She added that more could be done by both government and industry to engage the general public on the need for major projects and the benefits of upgrading our infrastructure networks and housing stock.
 
The roundtable event at Irwin Mitchell’s offices was attended by 30 key business leaders and University figures from across the city.  
 
Julie Morrissy, Construction Partner at Irwin Mitchell in Sheffield, said:

Nicola Walker spearheads the CBI’s campaigns to boost investment in infrastructure, promote the development of the low-carbon economy and ensure the resilience of the construction industry. Prior to this she was the head of the CBI’s infrastructure and environment team - a role that steers the CBI’s work on economic infrastructure, transport, environment, planning and property policy.