{"id":158846,"date":"2026-02-02T14:29:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=158846"},"modified":"2026-02-02T14:36:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T14:36:27","slug":"irelands-premier-mmc-industrialised-construction-event-returns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/mmc-news\/irelands-premier-mmc-industrialised-construction-event-returns\/158846\/","title":{"rendered":"Ireland\u2019s premier MMC & industrialised construction event returns"},"content":{"rendered":"

MMC Ireland<\/strong> has announced the return of its flagship national conference<\/strong> on 5 March 2026<\/strong> at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath<\/strong>. Bringing together the most influential voices in modern methods of construction, offsite manufacturing, digital delivery and the rapidly emerging industrialised construction movement<\/h2>\n

Widely recognised as Ireland\u2019s premier offsite event, the MMC Ireland National Conference<\/strong> is the essential annual gathering for organisations involved in modernising the Irish construction industry<\/a>. Every year, the conference sells out weeks in advance<\/strong>, with demand driven by its high-calibre speaker programme<\/strong>, policy insights, and unparalleled networking opportunities.<\/p>\n

MMC Ireland is encouraging potential delegates to secure their tickets early<\/strong> to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n

A sell-out event with national impact<\/h3>\n

The 2026 National Conference will once again provide an independent, authoritative platform for policy makers, developers, contractors, manufacturers, educators and innovators to discuss Ireland\u2019s path towards adopting MMC at scale.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is the one day in the year when the entire MMC ecosystem is in the same room,\u201d said Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland. \u201cIf you want to understand where Ireland is heading on policy, skills, standardisation and industrialised construction \u2013 this is the event that defines the conversation<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

High-profile speakers & groundbreaking themes<\/h3>\n

The packed programme brings together government representatives from, for example \u2013 the Department for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, senior industry leaders and specialist experts from across the Irish and international MMC landscape. The agenda includes sessions on:<\/p>\n

\u2022Governmental Collaboration & Policy Progress<\/h4>\n

Featuring invited contributions from Minister Marian Harkin<\/strong>, Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and presentations on policy alignment, procurement reform and regulatory readiness.<\/p>\n

\u2022Workforce Transformation<\/h4>\n

Insights from Vision Built, Prosilience, and St Andrews Construction Skills Centre on Future Skills Needs.<\/p>\n

\u2022Product and System Standardisation in Construction<\/h4>\n

Showcasing pioneering work from University College Dublin, Construct Innovate and leading Irish supply-chain partners on platforms, DfMA, light gauge steel standardisation and digital toolkits.<\/p>\n

\u2022Industrialised Construction & Digital Innovation<\/h4>\n

Exploring the next wave of MMC and digital delivery with Autodesk, Murphy, Nua Manufacturing\/Glenveagh Properties, Saint-Gobain, KOPE and SISK.<\/p>\n

The full speaker programme is available at: www.mmcirelandconference.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Unmatched networking \u2013 including drinks reception<\/h3>\n

In addition to its packed content agenda, the Conference is renowned for its high-quality networking opportunities, facilitated through:<\/p>\n