Emerging trends in infrastructure2024 editionKPMG Internationalkpmg.com/infratrendsTo achieve this we need to change (and improve) the way we plan, fund, develop and operate our infrastructure. It will require collaboration, new funding mechanisms, innovative regulatory regimes, new construction techniques, broader skill sets and — more than anything — a high degree of flexibility and creativity. Business as usual is not an option. Countries, territories, cities and corporates have to reinvent themselves as well as up-skill and innovate to meet the emerging changes and potential opportunities. Enabling the world’s transitions, therefore, must start with a transition in the infrastructure sector.In this edition of Emerging Trends in Infrastructure, KPMG infrastructure professionals share their view of the ten trends that — in our opinion — have the potential to shape the world of infrastructure in 2024. Where there was a choice to be optimistic or pessimistic, we chose the former; we believe humanity can pull together to solve the urgent challenges the world faces.As always, we hope that this edition of Emerging Trends in Infrastructure inspires readers to think differently about the challenges facing humanity and the opportunities and solutions that could be created by the infrastructure sector to achieve our collective goals.At KPMG member firms, our multidisciplinary teams of infrastructure professionals are dedicated to helping public and private sector organizations deliver the outcomes they are seeking, as efficiently and effectively as possible. KPMG professionals thrive on helping solve the world’s biggest challenges. And we are eager to share our insights and knowledge as we move towards a transformed infrastructure sector.To learn more about the trends and topics raised in this report, we encourage you to contact your local KPMG member firm.3 | Emerging trends in infrastructure© 2024 Copyright owned by one or more of the KPMG International entities. KPMG International entities provide no services to clients. All rights reserved.Richard ThrelfallGlobal Head of Infrastructure, Government and Healthcare KPMG International richard.threlfall@kpmg.co.uk Richard ThrelfallRichard has almost 30 years’ experience in policy, governance, strategy and financing, advising both public and private sector clients in the UK and overseas. He has a long-standing reputation for leading clients through complex and politically high-profile transactions and providing strategic, financial and governance advice. Richard is Chair of the International Coalition for Sustainable Infrastructure, and is a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers.Michele ConnollyHead of Infrastructure, EMA regionHead of Corporate FinancePartner, KPMG in Ireland michele.connolly@kpmg.ie Michele Conolly @michelec_kpmgMichele is KPMG’s Head of Corporate Finance in Ireland and EMA Head of Infrastructu...
