National Conference

06.06.23
Croke Park Dublin

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Conference Programme

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8:30 - Registration & Networking

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9:15 - Welcome & Introduction by Conference Chair

Paul Tierney, Interim CEO – MMC Ireland

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9:25 - MMC Ireland Board

Pat Kirwan, Board Member – MMC Ireland
An Overview of the MMC Ireland Framework

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9:35 - Keynote Presentation

Vaughan Buckley, CEO – VBC
A Discussion on the Global Opportunities and Risks for Modern Methods of Construction

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10:00 - Michael Hough, Director - MJH Structural Engineers

Advancing Modular Construction

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10:25 - Q&A

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10:35 - Refreshments & Networking

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11:20 - Headline Exhibitor Audience Address

Tenmat

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11:30 - Eoin Waldron, General Manager - Castle Modular and Ciaran O’Connor, State Architect/Principal Architect/Major Project Delivery - Office of Public Works

Overview of the Volumetric Modular Housing Solutions for Ukrainain Refugees

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11:50 - Q&A

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12:00 - Panel Debate 1

MMC, A Driver for Increased Output in the Housing Sector
Chair – Dick Clerkin, Managing Director, Clerkin Consult
Declan Hughes, Assistant Secretary General – Innovation and Investment Division, Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation,
Sean O’Connor, Chief Executive – Tuath Housing,
Ian Lydon, Managing Director – Hines Ireland,
Stephen Garvey, CEO – Glenveagh Homes

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12:30 - Headline Exhibitor Audience Address

Sapphire Balconies

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12:40 - Lunch & Networking

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13:30 - Declan Wallace, CEO - Evolusion Innovation

MMC Testing & Certification Requirements for Ireland Explained

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13:45 - Graham Couchman, CEO - Steel Constuction Institute

Technical and Certification Services for Off-site Steel Solutions

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14:00 - Q&A

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14:10 - Dave Lomax, Senior Associate Director - Waugh Thistleton

The Black And White Building – Embodying 20 Years Of Mass Timber Expertise at Waugh Thistleton

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14:25 - Daniel Shea, Senior Technical Innovation Co-ordinator - Barratt Developments

Barratt MMC Journey, Road to Net Zero and Test Houses

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14:40 - Pat Barry, CEO - Irish Green Building Council

Building a Zero Carbon Ireland

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14:55 - Q&A

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15:05 - Comfort Break

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15:15 - Afternoon Keynote

Amy Marks, VP, Enterprise Transformation Practice – Autodesk

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15:35 - Q&A

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15:45 - Panel Debate 2

Digital Platforms Leading the Way in MMC
Chair – Paddy Ryan, CEO – Gaga Muller
Craig Johnson, Business Development – Trimble,
Charlotte Garrett, DfMA Lead – Kope,
Sarah-Jane Pisciotti, Innovation & Design Director – Sisk Group,
Pat Kirwan, CEO – MODUL,
Amy Marks, VP, Enterprise Transformation
Practice – Autodesk

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16:15 - MMC Ireland Board Close

Eoin Waldron, Board Member – MMC Ireland
MMC Ireland Roadmap

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16:25 - Event Summary by Event Chair

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