
National Conference
06.06.23
Croke Park Dublin
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Conference Programme
8:30 - Registration & Networking
9:15 - Welcome & Introduction by Conference Chair
Paul Tierney, Interim CEO – MMC Ireland
9:25 - MMC Ireland Board
Pat Kirwan, Board Member – MMC Ireland
An Overview of the MMC Ireland Framework
9:35 - Keynote Presentation
Vaughan Buckley, CEO – VBC
A Discussion on the Global Opportunities and Risks for Modern Methods of Construction
10:00 - Michael Hough, Director - MJH Structural Engineers
Advancing Modular Construction
10:25 - Q&A
10:35 - Refreshments & Networking
11:20 - Headline Exhibitor Audience Address
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
11:50 - Q&A
12:00 - Panel Debate 1
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
12:30 - Headline Exhibitor Audience Address
Sapphire Balconies
12:40 - Lunch & Networking
13:30 - Declan Wallace, CEO - Evolusion Innovation
MMC Testing & Certification Requirements for Ireland Explained
13:45 - Graham Couchman, CEO - Steel Constuction Institute
Technical and Certification Services for Off-site Steel Solutions
14:00 - Q&A
14:10 - Dave Lomax, Senior Associate Director - Waugh Thistleton
The Black And White Building – Embodying 20 Years Of Mass Timber Expertise at Waugh Thistleton
14:25 - Daniel Shea, Senior Technical Innovation Co-ordinator - Barratt Developments
Barratt MMC Journey, Road to Net Zero and Test Houses
14:40 - Pat Barry, CEO - Irish Green Building Council
Building a Zero Carbon Ireland
14:55 - Q&A
15:05 - Comfort Break
15:15 - Afternoon Keynote
Amy Marks, VP, Enterprise Transformation Practice – Autodesk
15:35 - Q&A
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
16:15 - MMC Ireland Board Close
Eoin Waldron, Board Member – MMC Ireland
MMC Ireland Roadmap