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CONSTRUCTION'S LEADING FINANCIAL CONFERENCE
London, 13th May 2026
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ATTENDED BY DELEGATES FROM
Martin Nilsson, CFO - Carey Group

"You are building something great. The Construction CFO Summit is a fantastic gathering for financial leaders across the sector"

Where finance leaders shape construction

Bringing together CFOs, FDs, and senior finance executives from the country’s top contractors, developers, and suppliers. The summit delivers a full day of insight, connection, and strategic debate.

Join decision-makers from leading firms including Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall, Skanska, Kier, and Laing O’Rourke, alongside investors, advisors, and policymakers driving the next chapter of the sector.

2025 Speaker Panel

Meli Duymaz
Chief Financial Officer
Skanska
Matt Gill
Chief Financial Officer
Tilbury Douglas
Tom Tutty
Finance Director
Glencar
Max Jones
Director
Lloyds Bank
Christina Wilson
Finance Director
Sisk
Daniel O'Donovan
Financial Director
Oliver Connell & Son
Michael Crouch
Partner
Gallagher
Paul Reidy
Head of Construction Banking
Arbuthnot Latham
James Garner
Head of AI and Data
Gleeds
Alastair Blenkin
Founder & CEO
ProcurePro
Gabriel Makinwa
Founder & CEO
CoreLoops
Hannah Munro
Managing Director
ITAS - Sage Software Solutions
Paul Hickey
Non Executive Independent Chairman
Luke Hands
Director of HSQE
Ardmore Group
Myles Dowley
Finance Director
Andwis
Rob Driscoll
Director of Legal & Business
ECA (Electrical Contractors Association)
Killian McCarthy
SVP Global Sales
SoftCo
Andrew Curtin
Founder & CEO
Construction Wave
Tim Fitch
Director
Invennt

Event Highlights

Remarks

Welcome Speech

09:00 - 09:10

Welcome remarks from Construction Wave CEO, Andrew Curtin

Andrew Curtin
Founder & CEO
Construction Wave
Fireside Chat

Scaling Smart: Keeping a Small Business Mindset in Big Growth

09:10 - 09:40

In this fireside chat, Tom will share insights on how to strike the right balance between expansion and maintaining a dynamic, people-focused business. We’ll explore the importance of forward-thinking processes, proactive hiring strategies, and fostering a decision-making culture that fuels sustainable growth.

Tom Tutty
Finance Director
Glencar
Andrew Curtin
Founder & CEO
Construction Wave
Panel

Future-Proofing Construction: Strategies to Thrive in an Evolving Industry

09:40 - 10:25

In today’s fast-moving construction sector, CFOs are no longer just financial stewards—they’re central to shaping business resilience, driving strategic growth, and connecting the dots across departments. This session will explore how finance leaders can future-proof their organisations by taking a more collaborative, risk-aware, and insight-driven approach.

Meli Duymaz
Chief Financial Officer
Skanska
Michael Crouch
Partner
Gallagher
Andrew Curtin
Founder & CEO
Construction Wave
Panel

Planning the Why Before the How: The Tech Adoption Path

11:00 - 11:45

This session will explore how finance leaders can align change initiatives with company goals, define the "why" behind digital shifts, and evaluate ROI across key areas like time savings, risk reduction, and revenue generation.

Hannah Munro
Managing Director
ITAS - Sage Software Solutions
Myles Dowley
Finance Director
Andwis
Fireside Chat

The AI Framework: Moving from Hype to Reality

12:15 - 12:45

This session will cut through the noise to explore the practical steps needed to turn AI potential into real-world impact.

Alastair Blenkin
Founder & CEO
ProcurePro
James Garner
Head of AI and Data
Gleeds
Fireside Chat

Fair Payment Code - A Cure or a Band-Aid for Construction Finance?

14:00 - 14:40

This session will dive into the real value of the FPC beyond compliance, exploring its impact on supply chain relationships, accurate reporting, and financial transparency.

Christina Wilson
Finance Director
Sisk
Rob Driscoll
Director of Legal & Business
ECA (Electrical Contractors Association)
Panel

The Innovation in Obligation: Rethinking Compliance for Growth and Value Generation

15:30 - 16:15

Discover how aligning compliance with your organisation’s values—like sustainability, DEI, and ethical governance—can help you attract talent, unlock creative thinking, and future-proof your business.

Matt Gill
Chief Financial Officer
Tilbury Douglas
Max Jones
Director
Lloyds Bank
Luke Hands
Director of HSQE
Ardmore Group
Andrew Curtin
Founder & CEO
Construction Wave
Fireside Chat

Unlocking the Truth - Benefits and pitfalls EOTs

16:15 - 16:50

In this session we'll take a candid look at the EOT journey, exploring why some structures success with others struggling under pressure. With insights from the commercial banking world and EOT advisor, we'll unpack the key risks (cultural misalignment, lack of trust) and the opportunities available - let's see what's possible or jsut an illusion.

Paul Reidy
Head of Construction Banking
Arbuthnot Latham
Paul Hickey
Non Executive Independent Chairman
Andrew Curtin
Founder & CEO
Construction Wave

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