Our bespoke technical seminars deal with real challenges faced by practitioners. Topics are informed by our members and delivered by experienced professionals from industry.
We aim to provide our delegates with the content that is highly technical, relevant and interesting. Over the course of the membership year our topics attempt to maintain interest to all sectors of the construction industry. With major themes relevant to Architects, Consulting Engineers, Contractors and Producers.
Typically run over half a day our events include opportunities to network and engage in Q&A and discussion.
Reducing Carbon in Concrete: Design Considerations
Join the Irish Concrete Society in October for a focused seminar series exploring how design teams can make practical, informed decisions to reduce the carbon associated with concrete use.
Across three online sessions, experienced industry professionals will share insights on standards and materials, decarbonising design, and on-site practicalities. Attendees will gain clear direction, real-world perspectives and practical guidance to support more sustainable concrete design decisions.
Why attend?
- Understand practical opportunities to reduce embodied carbon in the design and use of concrete.
- Learn from real-world perspectives across materials, design, construction and research.
- Apply clear, practical guidance to support more informed and sustainable project decisions.
Programme
9th October— Standards and Materials
10:30 Welcome & Introdcution | Erin O’Dnohoe, ESB
10:35 Standards | Joe Rice, Irish Cement & Aidan Fogarty, Ecocem
11:15 Materials | Keith Goodwin, Kilsaran
11:55 Q&A
12:00 Ends
16th October—Decarbonising Design
10:30 Welcome | Irish Concrete Society
10:35 Planning and Early engagement | Adela Tablas, Arup
11:15 Design Choices | Giulio Piscotti, John Sisk & Son
11:55 Q&A
12:00 Ends
23rd October – On-site Practicalities
10:30 Welcome | Irish Concrete Society
10:35 Site Considerations in Design | Domas Jurevicius, John Paul Construction
11:15 Case Study and Current Research | Maria Estrada, John Sisk & Son
11:55 Q&A
12:00 Ends
Fees
ICS Member: €145 / delegate
Non-member rate: €195 / delegate
A booking discount of 10% applies to groups of 5 or more
CPD
4.5 Hours
