12th June 2026
What Are We Really Dealing With? Leadership Reality in UK Construction Today
12th June 2026
12:00 to 13:00
Webinar Overview
To surface a shared, honest understanding of the current operating environment and the leadership implications emerging from it.
What are the most significant economic pressures you are experiencing right now—and where do you see the greatest risk over the next 6–12 months
Where do you think the industry may be underestimating the impact of prolonged instability (financial, political, geopolitical)
What leadership responses are helping organisations navigate current conditions—and which well-intentioned behaviours may be making things better and what ill-intentioned behaviours are making matters worse?
What trade-offs are leaders now having to make that would have been unthinkable five years ago?
Where are clients, contractors, and supply chains most misaligned in their expectations of risk and responsibility?
Presenters
Mark Wakeford
Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers; Chartered Director; Chartered Engineer Chairman of EvoEnergy - Renewables & Carbon ReductionEnergy Saving Influencer Award 2024 & 100 Most Influential People in the UK 2025
Mark Wakeford is a dynamic and visionary business leader and strategist with over 30 years of experience in the engineering and construction industry. He is the Chairman of EvoEnergy, a company dedicated to the professional installation of electrical technology to reduce commercial customers' energy bills, secure their energy supplies, and reduce their carbon footprints.
As a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, a Chartered Director and a graduate of the Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme and the Business Sustainability Management course from Cambridge, Mark has in-depth knowledge and expertise in sustainable and innovative solutions for the built environment. He is passionate about excellence in construction, education, and net-zero, and has led collaborative teams and partnerships across various sectors and regions. He is a critical thinker who can successfully leverage industry trends and best practices to deliver value and quality to his clients and stakeholders.
Jeff Yeates
Business Development Manager, Tilbury Douglas Construction Ltd
Results-oriented and driven Business Development Manager with more than 25 years’ experience in construction industry. Demonstrable track record in developing business strategies, planning innovative marketing initiatives, and generating sustainable company growth. Extensive background in securing new clients, influencing format of bidding opportunities, and retaining long-term relationships with clients. Motivated team leader with experience in providing mentorship to produce accomplishment-driven workplace environment.
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