The newly appointed West Clare-based president of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland claims a boost to the sector would help to make homes more sustainable.
A new report by the SCSI has found that if the economy grows by 4% per annum, there will be a shortage of almost 1,000 chartered surveyors between now and 2026.
Skilled workers are in high demand across the land, construction and property sectors with the SCSI claiming that over 100,000 such workers will be needed within the next decade to cater for the growing population.
Enda McGuane, who’s from Cooraclare, says chartered surveyors play a vital role in ensuring homes are as energy-efficient as possible.
You can listen to the full interview below.