The Evolution of MMC – A comparison of MMC in Australia, the UK and Ireland

Summary

Please note: this event is for over 18’s only.

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are reshaping how we build – but the journey to scale looks different across regions. In this thought-provoking CIOB webinar, we bring together leading voices from three markets at different stages of MMC maturity: Trudi Sully from Mott MacDonald (UK), Paul Tierney, CEO of MMC Ireland, and Martin Fenn from PT Blink and CIOB MMC Lead – Oceania.

Together, we will explore:

• How the UK’s early adoption of MMC—and the hard lessons learned along the way—has driven greater resilience, regulatory reform, and innovation across the sector
• How Ireland is strategically aligning public policy, procurement, and skills to support MMC growth
• How Australia is carving its own path and building a pipeline of skilled practitioners
• The common challenges each market faces in achieving meaningful scale—whether through policy, investment, or cultural change
• How different MMC typologies—volumetric, panelised, hybrid, and kit-of-parts—are being applied based on each region’s market maturity, geopolitical drivers, and climatic conditions

This session is not about comparing winners and losers—it's about learning from each other to advance the global MMC agenda. By sharing both the successes and stumbles, we’ll uncover what it takes to create a sustainable, scalable MMC ecosystem.

Join us to be part of a global conversation on how construction can evolve.

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Speakers

Trudi Sully, Director – Industrialised Design & Construction, Mott MacDonald

Trudi Sully leads Mott MacDonald's MMC and DfMA strategy across the UK and Europe. Formerly a director at the UK’s Construction Innovation Hub, she has worked across industry and government to improve construction productivity and resilience. Known for her practical insights, Trudi champions platform approaches and transformative innovation in the built environment.

Paul Tierney, Chief Executive Officer, MMC Ireland

Paul Tierney is CEO of MMC Ireland, the national body driving the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction across the country. With over 30 years’ experience—including as CEO of ESS Modular—Paul brings deep expertise in offsite delivery. He leads efforts to align industry and government to scale sustainable, high-quality MMC solutions.

Martin Fenn – CIOB MMC Lead, Oceania / Manufacturing & Integration Lead, PT Blink

Martin Fenn is responsible for manufacturing and integration at PT Blink, where he focuses on applying a factory-first mindset to improve delivery efficiency. With a trade background in carpentry and shopfitting, he specialises in design-for-manufacture strategies and collaborative procurement models that enhance project certainty, streamline delivery, and improve outcomes across the entire value chain.

Online Platform

The webinar will be held using MS Teams. Before the session, you will receive an email from Eventbrite containing a link to complete your registration on Teams. After registering with Teams, you will receive the link for joining the webinar.

CIOB Assist

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Time Zones

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Contact

Jessie Purtell
Member Services and Events Coordinator
jpurtell@ciob.org

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