Allocating risk in construction to unlock innovation in the supply chain

19 May 2026
Innovation Lounge

To meet the ambitious goals set for the short and medium term, utilities must embrace new ways of working. Fairer risk sharing across projects reduces unnecessary contingency, encourages early engagement and gives the supply chain the confidence to invest in new methods, technologies and skills. Join this session to unearth how to better manage risk in construction to build stronger relationships in the supply chain and encourage innovation to drive efficient project delivery.   

In partnership with: 

CECA


Facilitator
Kate Lloyd, Sector Group Manager - CECA Policy

Panel
Daniel Foster, Head of Commercial - Capital Supply Chain - Severn Trent
Steven Warwick, Preconstruction Manager (Water) - Knights Brown
Oliver Kerwin, Commercial Director - Mott MacDonald Bentley

Chairperson
Kate Lloyd
Kate Lloyd - CECA
Speakers
Daniel Foster
Daniel Foster, Head of Commercial - Capital Supply Chain - Severn Trent
Steven Warwick
Steven Warwick, Preconstruction Manager (Water) - Knights Brown
Oliver Kerwin
Oliver Kerwin, Commercial Director - Mott MacDonald Bentley