Showcasing MMC: Light Gauge Steel apartments, duplexes and houses
SITE VISIT
Video and photos documented visit to site in Ballybrit, Galway on the 12th of December 2024.
Construct Innovate and Engineers Ireland West Region hosted an on-site visit to OCC Construction‘s 102-unit MMC (Modern Methods of Construction) LGS (Light Gauge Steel) development.
The design and build development is built using off-site manufactured LGS supplied by Galway Company Greenframe. The buildings are designed to exceed NZEB compliance utilising percision designed airtight thermal envelopes, using Partel membranes, PV (Photo Voltaic) panels, smart electric space heating and Eco Volt Domestic Hot Water systems. This visit gave a great opportunity to learn how MMC and early collaboration between the contractor and design team can cut 20% off the program of residential delivery.
Excellent presentation given before the walk around the site:
- OCC Construction – MMC at OCC Construction and site information – John O’Connell
- Greenframe – Light gauge steel – Gerry McCarthy (CEO)
- Partel – Air tightness and Thermal Performance – Hugh Whirskey (Managing Director)
- Eco Volt – Heatpumps & Radiators – Stephen Dempsey (Managing Director)
