IRELAND’S PREMIER MMC & INDUSTRIALISED CONSTRUCTION EVENT RETURNS

IRELAND’S PREMIER MMC & INDUSTRIALISED CONSTRUCTION EVENT RETURNS

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

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

MMC Ireland is encouraging potential delegates to secure their tickets early to avoid disappointment.

A Sell-Out Event with National Impact

The 2026 National Conference will once again provide an independent, authoritative platform for policy makers, developers, contractors, manufacturers, educators and innovators to discuss Ireland’s path towards adopting MMC at scale.

“This is the one day in the year when the entire MMC ecosystem is in the same room,” said Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland. “If you want to understand where Ireland is heading on policy, skills, standardisation and industrialised construction – this is the event that defines the conversation.”

High-Profile Speakers & Groundbreaking Themes

The packed programme brings together government representatives from, for example – the Department for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, senior industry leaders and specialist experts from across the Irish and international MMC landscape such as McAvoy and Cairn Homes. The agenda includes sessions on:

Governmental Collaboration & Policy Progress
Featuring invited contributions from Minister Marian Harkin, Department of Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, and presentations on policy alignment, procurement reform and regulatory readiness.

Workforce Transformation
Insights from Vision Built, Prosilience, Mount Lucas and St Andrews Construction Skills Centre on Future Skills Needs.

Product and System Standardisation in Construction
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.

Industrialised Construction & Digital Innovation
Exploring the next wave of MMC and digital delivery with Autodesk, Murphy, Nua Manufacturing/Glenveagh Properties, Saint-Gobain, KOPE and SISK.

The full speaker programme is available at: www.mmcirelandconference.com

Unmatched Networking – Including Drinks Reception

In addition to its packed content agenda, the Conference is renowned for its high-quality networking opportunities, facilitated through:

Morning networking over coffee and pastries
Extended lunch networking session
Multiple break-out discussions
A dedicated evening Drinks Reception
Engagement with Ireland’s MMC leaders, innovators, educators and policy shapers
For delegates focused on business development, partnerships, procurement, or supply chain expansion, the Conference provides unrivalled access to senior decision-makers.

Why This Conference Matters

MMC Ireland continues to lead the national transformation agenda around productivity, skills, sustainability and construction innovation. The Conference is a critical part of this mission –offering shared learning, collaborative debate, and a national platform to accelerate adoption of modern construction methods.

“This isn’t just another industry event,” said Darren Richards, Chair of the Conference. “This is where Ireland’s MMC policy, skills and industry leadership align. If you’re serious about delivering better, faster and more sustainable buildings, you need to be part of the conversation happening here.”

Early Booking Strongly Advised

The MMC Ireland National Conference sells out every year, with significant early demand expected for 2026 due to the growth of MMC adoption across Ireland’s residential, public-sector and commercial programmes.

Delegates are urged to secure tickets online as soon as possible: www.mmcirelandconference.com

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Michael McDonnell Managing Editor of Irish Construction Industry Magazine & Plan Magazine

Email: michael@irishconstruction.com      WWW.MCDMEDIA.IE 

 

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