The Future of Offsite Construction
SPECIALISTS IN LIGHT GAUGE STEEL FRAMING
REMAGIN OFFERS COMPLETE SINGLE-SOURCE OFFSITE SOLUTIONS INTRODUCING REMAGIN. A GAME-CHANGING SOLUTION THAT ADDRESSES THE CHALLENGES OF TRADITIONAL CONSTRUCTION.
Operating throughout Ireland and the UK, we are specialists in steel solutions; our expertise and portfolio includes Light Gauge Steel Framing (LGSF) solutions developed for full loadbearing superstructures, SFS Thruwall external building envelopes and Pre-Assembled Frames (PAF).
We help you build better, quicker, and more sustainably.
Purposeful Performance
INTERGRATED SOLUTIONS
Innovation
Applying our expertise and resource to build for success.
Performance Sustainability
High quality, high performance. Delivering what is important to you, from design to installation.
www.remagin.world
We are committed to supporting you to build for a more sustainable future.
Raising the bar: Building on Success
Welcome to the second MMC Ireland National Conference!
Following the success of the inaugural MMC Ireland National Conference last year, the event returns for more discussion on the advances and industry barriers affecting the uptake and deployment of modern methods of construction.
We have two full days featuring a high-profile speaker programme showcasing the best in offsite construction with presentations and case studies alongside a pop-up exhibition of offsite specialists. The largest gathering ever seen in Ireland.
During both the morning and afternoon sessions, panel discussions will offer further insight into and debate around some of the key event themes and topics. Day One will culminate in a drinks reception where delegates can network with leading industry players from across Ireland and beyond. Day Two will continue the discussions supporting the development of new skills and specialisms throughout the day.
We hope you find the conference both inciteful and enjoyable!
CONFERENCE PROGRAMMES
DAY ONE - 22 MAY 2024
08:30 Registration, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
09:30 Chair Introduction
Darren Richards, Managing DirectorCogent Consulting
09:40 Welcome Address
Declan Wallace, Chair - MMC Ireland Board
SESSION 1: ADOPTION OF MMC AT GOVERNMENT LEVEL
09:50 Celine McHugh, Principal - Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
10:05 Seán Armstrong, Head of Unit - Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Housing for All Supporting MMC
10:20 Daniel McCrum, Assistant ProfessorUniversity College Dublin & Construct Innovate Academic and Industry Driven MMC Developments in Construct Innovate
10:35 Padraig Boland, MMC Demonstration Park
10:50 Q&A Session
11:00 Refreshment Break, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
SESSION 2: KIT OF PARTS APPROACH TO STANDARDISATION
11:45 Steven Lennon, Head of Justice & Emergency Services – HLM Architects & Katie Rudin, Housing and Innovation Director/MMC Advisor – Akerlof Driving Demand Through Kit of Parts Design & Collaboration
12:10 Tom Gregory, Senior Architect - Bryden Wood Platforms in Practice: A Breakthrough Vision for Scaling Construction
12:30 Trudi Sully - UK & Europe Lead, Industrialised Design and ConstructionMott MacDonald The Journey to Industrialised Construction
12:50 Panel Debate:
Sarah Jane Pisciotti, Innovation and Design Director - Sisk (Facilitator)
Arthur O’Brien, Managing DirectorC+W O’Brien Architects
Tom Gregory, Senior Architect - Bryden Wood
Trudi Sully - UK & Europe Lead, Industrialised Design and ConstructionMott MacDonald
Éadaoin Ní Fhearghail - Architectural Advisor - Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
13:15 Q&A Panel Discussion
13:25 Lunch, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
SESSION 3: OFFSITE IN ACTIONCHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
14:25 Scott Tacchi, Head of MMC –Sir Robert McAlpine
14:45 Bryn Griffiths, Director - Turner & Townsend
15:05 Kevin Masters, Director, Major Projects Advisory - KPMG
15:25 Q&A Session
15:35 Panel Debate:
Dick Clerkin, Managing DirectorClerkin Consulting (Facilitator)
Dr Dáithí Downey, Policy AnalystNational Economic & Social Council (NESC)
Orla McAvoy-Corr, Director - Mac Zero Modular Buildings
Kevin Masters, Director, Major Projects - KPMG
Desmond Riordan, Associate DirectorClancy Construction
16:00 Event Summary
Arthur O’Brien, Managing DirectorC+W O’Brien Architects
16:10 Event End
16:15 Drinks Reception - Sponsored by Sisk
18:30 Drinks Reception End
DAY TWO - 23 MAY 2024
08:30 Registration, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
09:30 Chair Introduction
Darren Richards, Managing DirectorCogent Consulting
SESSION 1: TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE AND REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
09:40 Keynote Speaker
James Young, Director of Engineering Services - Evolusion Innovation
A Decade of MMC BCAR Compliance –A Practitioners Experience
10:00 Martin Searson, Head of MMC CertificationNational Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) MMC Agrément Certification Overview
10:20 Dave Quinn, Quality Director - BB7
10:40 Q&A Panel Discussion
10:50 Refreshment Break, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
SESSION 2: CARBON COUNTING, SUSTAINABILITY & BUILDING PERFORMANCE
11:35 Keynote Speaker
Stephen Barrett, Whole Life Carbon Project
Lead - Irish Green Building Council
Regulatory Framework Ahead for Reduction in Carbon Emissions Within the Construction Industry
11:55 Q&A Session
12:00 Panel Debate:
Darren Richards, Managing DirectorCogent Consulting (Facilitator)
Stephen Barrett, Whole Life Carbon Project
Lead - Irish Green Building Council
Eoin Waldron, Operations DirectorCastle Modular
Ronan Lonergan, MRIAI, Design LeadPre-Construction & Innovation - Cairn Homes
Richard Kowalski, Technical DirectorO’Reilly Concrete
Mila Duncheva, Business Development
Manager UK & Ireland - Stora Enso
12:25
Platinum Exhibitor Audience Address
Nick Haughton, Head of ESGSapphire Balconies
12:35 Lunch, Exhibition Viewing & Networking
SESSION 3: PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN CAPACITY
13:35 Keynote Speaker
David O’Brien, Principal Officer - Office of Government Procurement
Supporting MMC Adoption Across the NDP
13:55 Pia Feeney, Director, Government & Infrastructure - EY
14:15
Paul Tierney, Chief Executive OfficerMMC Ireland
Capabilities and Scaling Capacity of the MMC Supply Chain
14:35 Q&A Session
14:45 Panel Debate:
Carol Tallon, Director - Property District (Facilitator)
Robert Farrell, Development LeadLand Development Agency
David O’Brien, Principal Officer - Office of Government Procurement
Tony Mcloughlin, Managing DirectorPlanning, Design, Manufacturing & Operations - Glenveagh
Ian Lydon, Managing Director - Hines Ireland
Sarah Jane Pisciotti, Innovation & Design Director - Sisk
Kevin Loftus, Regional Manager - Cairn Homes
15:30 Housing Minister Address to MMC Ireland Members
Darragh O’Brien, Housing Minister
15:55 Closing Comments
Paul Tierney, Chief Executive OfficerMMC Ireland
16:05 Event End
PLATINUM EXHIBITORS
Since 1992, Sapphire has evolved from a family-owned business in Finchley to the UK’s leading balcony manufacturer. Our commitment to quality and lean production sets us apart. In 2011, we consolidated functions in our Reading Head Office, bringing logistics, research & development and the off-site team together at one location, then further becoming a global balcony supplier just ten years later in 2021. Our innovative balcony systems now define our journey, emphasising offsite production and excellent customer experiences.
Sapphire’s Next Generation suite of balconies are a groundbreaking construction solution with a lighter frame, allowing for 19% CO2 reduction across stages A1-A5. Safety is improved with the Remote Locker Device and Passport quality control app. There are more possibilities than ever before with connection solutions like Clip-On, adapting to whatever your installation situation requires. Innovation to Prosper the Community is our mantra and by innovating regularly, we’re providing the answers to your balcony queries wherever you may have them.
www.balconies.global
As a Swiss family-owned company, we think in terms of future generations, and for decades we have been doing what we do best: Through curiosity, passion, and commitment, we turn natural raw materials into novel and sustainable products for facades, interiors, and garden areas.
www.swisspearl.com
IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY
LATEST TECHNOLOGY FUTURE GENERATIONS
We are an international specialist contractor providing fast track modular construction services to blue chip clients throughout Ireland, UK, Europe and the Middle East. We allow you to maximise the potential of your project through cutting edge design and manufacturing processes.
DC’S for Bees School’s Initiative
SPONSOR PROFILES
EVENT BROCHURE SPONSOR
Mac Zero Modular Buildings is a dynamic modular building manufacturer, specialising in delivering sustainable, healthy buildings within a modular design framework. We work collaboratively with our clients, consultants and supply chain to provide integrated, practical and sustainable building solutions. Our inspired designs are future-proofed, cost-effective and provide comfortable places to work, learn, rest and play. At the heart of the Mac Zero business is ZERO: we continually strive for zero accidents / zero carbon / zero complaints / zero defects / zero delays / zero waste.
www.maczero.com
ADOPTION OF MMC AT GOVERNMENT LEVEL SESSION SPONSOR
PJMastery Group Consulting is an international multi-disciplinary consulting firm established to provide Civil/Structural Engineering Services from our offices in Galway, Cavan, and Lagos, Nigeria, where we currently offer our range of services throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom. PJMGC continuously strive to offer innovative and progressive engineering solution to all our clients in both the traditional on-site (built environments) and modern method of construction industries.
www.pjmasterygroup.com
CARBON COUNTING, SUSTAINABILITY & BUILDING PERFORMANCE SESSION SPONSOR
Vision Built is an offsite manufacturing business delivering 2D panelised and 3D volumetric modular turnkey solutions to the UK and Ireland sectors including housing, education, health, commercial and life science. With a focus on sustainability, Vision Built work with our customers to develop solutions to meet their needs. Based in the West of Ireland with over 150,000 sq. ft of manufacturing space Vision Built is one of the largest offsite modular providers in Ireland. One of the businesses strengths is the in-house capability to manufacture light gauge steel to varying profiles to provide a sustainable structural solution for all buildings. Buildings are designed to be relocatable which adds great value to customers due to its circular economy principles.
www.vision-built.com
KIT OF PARTS APPROACH TO STANDARDISATION
SESSION SPONSOR
At CPAC Modular, we recognise the positive impact our modular buildings have on the built environment. Working to the highest ISO safety and quality standards, our team is fully committed to delivering compliant building solutions to meet the current and future needs of our clients. Using our extensive experience and LEAN principles throughout our business, we create modern sustainable spaces for people to thrive in.
www.cpacmodular.com
OFFSITE IN ACTION – CHALLENGES & OPPORTUNITIES
SESSION SPONSOR
Errigal stands at the forefront of the construction industry, renowned for our expertise in full fitout, external façade, ceilings, and bespoke solutions. Our unparalleled track record in these specialised areas extends globally, ensuring exceptional service delivery across projects of any scale. Complemented by our dedicated offsite manufacturing facilities in Antrim and at our headquarters in Monaghan, we operate regional offices in London, Northern Ireland, and Europe, solidifying our commitment to excellence in construction.
www.errigalcontracts.com
PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN CAPACITY
SESSION SPONSOR
As the UK’s leading offsite construction consultancy offering in-depth knowledge of existing and emerging technologies - Cogent operates exclusively within the built environment and offsite manufacturing sectors. Cogent work with offsite manufacturers, clients, architects, contractors, and project managers to ensure that any project embracing offsite technology, is optimised and involves minimal risk. Our team of manufacturing and productivity specialists focus on optimising DfMA potential and maximising PMV through kit of parts and platform design strategies.
www.cogent-consulting.co.uk
EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS
INSULATION
A big thank you to all of our exhibitors and sponsors for all of their support in promoting this event! Be sure to speak to them all about their latest innovations.
Carat.
The naturally dried colour line Carat creates clear expressiveness through a translucent, lightly pigmented surface. The through-colouring of the fibre cement panels creates a monolithic and elegant building envelope.
The 24 shades of the Carat colour line range from light to dark and from cool to warm shades, thus offering a particularly varied colour spectrum. Carat is independent and simple and at the same time offers numerous colour combinations. Optionally, Carat is also available with a special HR coating that offers greater scratch resistance and protection against heavy soiling and graffiti.
Photo Credit: Steve Lerum, Laguna Beach, CA, USA.
HEADLINE SPONSORS
C+W O’Brien Architects are renowned for delivering design-driven architectural solutions with a commercial edge, emphasising value through high quality design. We engage clients with professionalism and a direct approach, ensuring their involvement in every step of the design process, resulting in smart, sleek, and sustainable projects. Our culture fosters honesty, transparency, and inclusivity, placing clients at the core of our design team for collaborative innovation and enhanced building performance.
Our structure promotes innovative thinking and knowledge sharing, attracting individuals passionate about design, technology, and learning. With a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, we prioritise vision and client value, integrating technical and commercial expertise. Through ongoing investment in staff, training, and technology, our expert design team optimises efficiency while creating impactful buildings.
www.cwoarchitects.ie
Eurospec Insulation, Drywall, and Facades, a leading independent distributor, is rapidly emerging as the go-to choice for offsite companies. Our extensive range of products and exceptional offerings make us the preferred supply partner across the island of Ireland for solutions ranging from plasterboard and insulation to specialist Facade finishes, including Fibre Cement Rainscreen systems.
www.eurospec.ie
Remagin revolutionises construction in Ireland and the UK with comprehensive single-source offsite solutions, specialising in light gauge steel framing for full loadbearing superstructures and external building envelopes. Our commitment to sustainability and efficiency shapes the future of construction.
www.remagin.world
EPDM Modular
Flat Roofing
Environmentally Friendly
50+ Year Life Expectancy
No Flame
Quick Installation
Large Seamless Sheets Available
Off Site Fabrication
On Site Technical Support
Training Available
MEET THE RADAR TEAM
Please contact us if we can be of assistance or connect with us on Linkedin
Ellie Guest Event Manager
Contact for information regarding: 2025 MMC Ireland National Conference, Structural Timber Awards 01743 290005
ellie.guest@radar-communications.co.uk
Julie Williams
Business Development Director
Contact for information regarding: All Radar Events & Publications & Offsite Expo 01743 290042
julie.williams@radar-communications.co.uk
Leanne Combrinck
Business Development Manager
Contact for information regarding: Radar Marketing & PR Packages 01743 290001
leanne.combrinck@radar-communications.co.uk
Rhian Morris
Event Director
Contact for information regarding: Tall Buildings Conference & Awards, Construction Productivity Conference and Offsite Construction Week including; Offsite Expo, Offsite Awards, Factory Tours & Roundtable Events 01743 290003
rhian.morris@radar-communications.co.uk
Shannon Guerreiro Event Assistant
Contact for information regarding: Offsite Expo Industry Partners, Explore Offsite Masterclasses at Offsite Expo & Structural Timber Awards 01743 290028
shannon.guerreiro@radar-communications.co.uk
Here is a selection of our other platforms and media outlets:
17.09.24
• Best Use of Concrete Technology
• Best Use of Hybrid Technology
• Best Use of MEP & Pod Technology
• Best Use of Steel Technology
• Best Use of Timber Technology
• Best Use of Volumetric Technology
• BIM/Digital Construction Award
• Commercial Project of the Year
• Education Project of the Year
• Healthcare Project of Year
• Health & Safety Awards
• Infrastructure Project of the Year
• International Project of the Year
• Private Housing of the Year
• Product Innovation Award
• Retail/Leisure Project of Year
• Social Housing of the Year
• Architect of the Year
• Building Performance Pioneer Award
• Client of the Year
• Contractor of the Year
• Engineer of the Year
• Installer of the Year
• Offsite Pioneer of the Year
• Project/Construction Manager of the Year
WHY NOT ENTER ‘INTERNATIONAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR?’
This category will celebrate projects from around the world that have used offsite technology as a central construction method and used precision factory-controlled systems. This can apply to any sector or building type regardless of scale. With collaborative working and tight building timescales of huge importance to most project teams, the entrant must prove that it has met client/project expectations in providing a sustainable, energy efficient and cost-effective contemporary building, whilst demonstrating how cost-predictability, economy, accuracy, transportability, speed of installation and principles of design for manufacture have been achieved. On an International level – the applicant should convey how the project or system has genuinely pushed the boundaries of offsite construction technology application and been successful in a country-specific context.
NEED MORE TIME?
Contact emily.dyer@radar-communications.co.uk before the
Innovative Thinking –Revolutionary Technologies
OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION WEEK shines a spotlight on the transformative digital, material and manufacturing innovations that are advancing the design and application of offsite construction processes.
All events during OFFSITE CONSTRUCTION WEEK are FREE to attend
PARTNERS:
Innovaré Offsite Factory Tour - Coventry
Leading structural insulated panel specialists, are opening their doors for architects, contractors, developers, and clients to learn more about their innovative systems and manufacturing processes.
Vistry Group Factory Tour - Leicester
Dominating the housing sector, Vistry are holding a factory tour for architects, specifiers and engineers to learn about their open timber frame panels, closed timber frame panels, hybrid panels, floor cassettes and roof trusses.
17 - 18.09.24 -
Now established as the most technically advanced event in the construction calendar, OFFSITE EXPO brings together the sector’s high-hitters in one easy to reach central UK location. Taking place at the Coventry Building Society Arena, get ready for ‘information overload’ with two days packed full of the latest technical know-how, ground-breaking innovations and digital engineering prowess from across the offsite sector.
Co-hosted by BUILDOFFSITE (BOS), this prestigious event serves as a platform for international collaboration and knowledge exchange within the offsite construction arena.
CELEBRATING 10TH ANNIVERSARY
With 24 categories that cover every aspect of the industry – the Offsite Awards reward outstanding people and technical innovations that make these inspiring projects possible.
TopHat Factory Tour - Derby
Volumetric modular specialists – TopHat are opening their doors for architects, contractors, developers, and clients to learn more about their innovative systems and manufacturing processes.
British Offsite Factory Tour - Braintree
British Offsite are inviting construction professionals to visit their Braintree facility to showcase their loadbearing and non-loadbearing steel frame systems.
DRINKS RECEPTION
MENU
Sponsored by:
Mini Fish and Chips
Mini Burgers
Spring Rolls House Red Wine
House White Wine Guinness
Bottled Beer Soft Drinks
Alternative Drinks Available at the Bar!
Transforming Construction with Knauf’s Offsite Solutions
Accelerate, Innovate, and Build Sustainably
Experience Knauf’s cutting-edge solutions at MMC Ireland’s National Conference.
Knauf’s MMC solutions cut construction time, reduce costs, and shrink carbon footprints whilst offering a certified performance using revolutionary finishes.
Visit the Knauf stand and find out how we’re transforming the face of modern construction.
At Castle Group we are committed to leading with quality and trust to build sustainable partnerships. Castle Modular, a division of Castle Group, specialises in the development of high-quality modular buildings and pods using advanced off-site manufacturing processes.
Our strength lies in our team of driven professionals who are dedicated to leading with quality and trust in every partnership we forge.
With our commitment to building sustainable partnerships, we collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs, ensuring that we deliver tailored solutions that exceed expectations and stand the test of time.
Choose Castle Group for your next project and experience the difference of working with a team of professionals, dedicated to sustainable relationships and unparalleled quality.
As a trusted specialist for Life Sciences, Critical Digital Infrastructure and Residential Sectors, we pride ourselves on our joint approach of fit-out solutions and off-site modular manufacturing. This unique method enables us to deliver bespoke projects efficiently without compromising on quality.
THANK YOU FROM MMC IRELAND
Thank you for coming to Kilkenny...
I am delighted that you could attend the MMC Ireland National Conference 2024, our second annual conference. Whether you are a member of MMC Ireland or joining us as a non-member, your presence and contribution at this conference will add to the MMC conversation and help us, as an organisation, to continue driving positive change across the construction industry.
While the 12 months have flown by, they have not been without their challenges for our members and for the wider economy. Since our last conference, the MMC sector in Ireland has made significant strides in advancing offsite and other modern methods of construction, both in policy and in practice. The ongoing work being done to drive changes across procurement and policy is shaping the future of construction delivery in a positive way. Together, we have seen remarkable progress in improving the delivery of homes, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and other projects that are critical to Ireland’s development. But this progress has not been enough. System delays, including planning and supporting infrastructure, remain.
The collaborative efforts of our members and industry stakeholders have been instrumental in driving the sector forward. Through our working groups and government advisory groups, MMC Ireland has been actively involved in shaping policies around MMC initiatives. The deep expertise of our members has played a huge role in influencing the future direction of MMC and construction in Ireland and for that we are grateful. We recognise and appreciate the time and personal efforts that our members have so generously shared and we are confident the benefit of these contributions will become evident for all.
As we gather at this conference, it is essential to acknowledge the challenges that lie ahead. Pipeline development, procurement, planning approvals, and skills gaps are among the hurdles that require our collective attention. However, it is through these challenges that opportunities for growth and innovation emerge. The commitment of MMC Ireland to help to address these challenges in order to create a sustainable, buildable pipeline for our members is unwavering.
The offsite sector in Ireland is primed for further development over the next 18 months; our collaborative initiatives and engagement with the government will continue to help to shape policies and drive positive changes. From a MMC Ireland perspective, we aim to see continued progress in informing the future of MMC and construction in Ireland, ensuring that the efforts of you, our members, contribute to sustainable, efficient, and innovative construction practices.
Finally, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to all attendees here this week for your willingness to advance the MMC sector in Ireland. The discussions, insights, and collaborations that will take place at this conference will be invaluable. Together, we are shaping the future of construction in Ireland, and I am confident that the progress we have made in such a short timeframe and the ongoing work being done will pave the way for an efficient, sustainable construction industry.
Thank you for being part of the MMC Ireland National Conference 2024.
Paul Tierney CEO, MMC Ireland
FAST, FOCUSED & FIERCELY COMPETITIVE
Decisive, quick with the ability to make swift decisions – the Frameclad team are willing to go the extra mile to meet rapid turn around times. Every project gets the same exceptional quality as standard and unrivalled customer service.
A Winning Combination AGILE
Cost estimates in 10 days and detailed designs within one week
ADAPTABLE
Can do attitude with the ability to tackle any job large or small
ADDED VALUE
A 12-strong in-house team delivers design and engineering services
ADVANCED
Produces one of the largest ranges of steel sections available in the UK today
ASSURED
Fire test data provides confidence to construction and public sector clients
Mac
Zero
Modular
Buildings is a dynamic modular building manufacturer, specialising in delivering sustainable, healthy buildings within a modular design framework.
We work collaboratively with our clients, consultants and supply chain to provide integrated, practical and sustainable building solutions for multiple sectors:
Education, Industrial and Interim Accommodation.
to work, learn, rest and play.
At the heart of the Mac Zero business is ZERO: we continually strive for
ACCIDENTS
/ CARBON / COMPLAINTS / DEFECTS / DELAYS / WASTE