Under Construction with Chadwicks

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Donncha OCallaghan chats and has the craic with industry insiders, gets great tips on how to improve business and takes a peek behind the scenes at Chadwicks.
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S5Ep12: Future-Proof Skills: Why the Trades Will Thrive in an AI age with Lollie Mancey & Conor Kearney
Tuesday, 28 October, 2025

In this episode of Under Construction with Chadwicks, Donncha sits down with two thought leaders shaping the conversation about the future of work — Lollie Mancey and Conor Kearney. Lollie Mancey is an educational provocateur with a wealth of entrepreneurial experience. She leads the Postgraduate Certificate in Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship and the Graduate Certificate in Digital Transformation, Technology & Resilience, helping learners prepare for the ever-evolving world of work. Conor Kearney, Executive Director and Founder of CJK Engineering, brings a hands-on perspective from the world of construction and engineering — industries on the front lines of technological change. Together, Lollie and Conor explore: What the workforce of the future will look like in a world transformed by technology. The role of AI today — how it’s reshaping industries and which jobs may be at risk. Why construction trades remain a cornerstone of the economy and among the safest, most future-proof careers. How education, innovation, and adaptability will define the next generation of professionals. This episode dives deep into the balance between human skill and machine intelligence — offering a grounded, forward-looking discussion on how to build resilience in a changing world of work. Follow Chadwicks, Donncha, and the Guests: Chadwicks 🔗 Chadwicks Website: www.chadwicks.ie 📲 Follow Chadwicks on Instagram: @chadwicks_ie 📲 Follow Chadwicks on TikTok: @chadwicksie 📲 Follow Donncha O’Callaghan: @donnchaocallaghan 🎧 Listen on all podcast platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. #ChadwicksPodcast #UnderConstructionPodcast #AI #Construction