Mel O’Reilly, since his retirement from main contracting, provides construction management services to private clients. He studied in DIT Bolton Street and Trinity College Dublin and has more than 45 years’ experience in the Irish construction industry. He has been heavily involved in broader industry issues as a member of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Executive and President of Master Builders & Contractors Association (MBCA) - engaged with government departments and professional bodies on tendering and contracts, registration of builders (CIRI), and the development of the Building Control Regulations and associated procedures. In retirement, he provides professional training, private consultancy, and continues to participate in industry associations.