From designing bridges to building software, engineers are behind much of the world we rely on every day. 

But what does the business of civil engineering actually look like in Ireland? Where is demand coming from, what skills are most valuable, and how is the industry changing? 

For this week’s Industry Review, we’re looking at the world of civil engineering with four experts from the sector. 

Mark Cotter, Chair of Engineers Ireland Cork Region,

Dr Mary Moloney, civil structural engineer and lecturer at MTU,

Liam Gleeson, Director at GK Consultant Engineers in Lucan,

and Eugene O’Brien, Civil Engineer, Adjunct Professor at UCD, and director at Research Driven Solutions