The UK’s Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) has announced Kier’s involvement at the event, which is set to take place between 16-18 May, in Leeds.

Kier Group is a leading UK infrastructure services, construction and property group, committed to delivering for communities and leaving lasting legacies through its work.

UKREiiF delegates will see Kier take part in round table discussions on Wednesday, 17 May.

The Future of Urban Centres – Masterplanning for Future Towns and Cities; Sponsored by Kier Property – 10am at the Tiltyard Stage. This session will explore the evolution of the high street, city centres and mixed-use regeneration as panellists are asked about the key ingredients for thriving urban heartlands as they consider shifting socio-economic climates and the demand for greener, smarter places.

Speakers include:

  • Chair: Fareen Lalani – Senior Development Director at Kier Property
  • Mark Chivers – Director General, Government Property at the Cabinet Office
  • Sophie White – Sector Lead for Regeneration at Aviva
  • Danielle Gillespie – Director for Cities and Urban Conurbations at Homes England
  • Paul Kitson – Strategic Director of Place, Prosperity & Sustainability at Birmingham City Council
  • Lara Newman – Chief Executive at LocatED

Sustainability on the High Street; Sponsored by Kier Construction – 1pm at the Wellington Suite Stage. This discussion will share ideas from several sector leaders on how the industry can better collaborate to deliver long-term, sustainable solutions which reinvigorate tire high streets to create new definitions of ‘place’.

Speakers include:

  • Louisa Finlay (Chair)
  • Pat Ritchie – Chair of GPA
  • Mark Robinson – Chair of High St task force
  • Lucy Wilkin – Deputy Director, Regeneration & Urban Policy, DLUHC
  • Mike Greene, Chief Executive, Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
  • Rebeca Guzman-Vidal – Co-creator and co-host, Retail is Dead podcast

Speaking on Kier’s involvement, Louisa Finlay, Managing Director, Clients and Markets at Kier Construction: “As a strategic supplier to government, we’re in a unique position to drive construction, infrastructure, urban regeneration and property development projects.

“However, at our heart, we’re a national business which delivers locally, and our success is built on being able to work regionally, using local knowledge and supply chains to deliver meaningful projects. UKREiiF is an important event, allowing us to connect with key stakeholders and decision makers who drive UK growth.”

Keith Griffiths, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of UKREiiF, said: “We’re pleased to announce Kier’s involvement with UKREiiF. At the Forum, Kier will showcase their business and future plans to like-minded attendees and a wide range of investors, local authorities, developers and the wider property and real estate industry.”

Led by property events company Built Environment Networking and supported by some of the biggest UK property and infrastructure companies, the annual UKREiiF event will be held in Leeds on 16-18 May 2023. The forum will attract inward investment, generate economic growth and drive a more sustainable and inclusive culture within the property and construction industries.

Find out more: https://www.ukreiif.com/event/ukreiif-annual-event-2023/