Navigating Global Construction Costs: Key Trends and Challenges in 2025

Rising interest rates, inflation, and extended development timelines are creating unprecedented challenges for property developers worldwide. In this expert-led discussion, our speakers from across the globe will analyse the key factors shaping construction costs in 2025. From North America and the Asia-Pacific region, we’ll explore the economic pressures affecting feasibility, the role of quality in cost-constrained projects, and the latest trends in sustainable development and AI integration. This CPD gives valuable insights into the shifting landscape of global construction costs and what lies ahead for developers and construction professionals.

Speakers:

Niall McSweeney – Head of Development Advisory (APAC) at Altus Group, bringing over 30 years of experience in property development strategy and advisory. Vice-Chair of Sydney Hub
Duan van der Merwe – Chair of the CIOB Americas Hub, with an extensive background in civil engineering, project advisory, and forensic delay analysis.

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