Start Time
9:00 AM
End Time
4:30 PM
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Online
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About this Conference

The 2025 BCAR & Technical Guidance Documents Conference, Ireland’s definitive event for building regulation professionals, where the latest legislative updates, compliance challenges, and technical standards will be explored in depth.

With major changes now in effect—including the revised Part B regulations, new responsibilities under the Building Standards Regulator, and the integration of embodied carbon into BER assessments—this year’s agenda is more relevant than ever. Whether you're a certifier, designer, contractor, or regulatory authority, this one-day conference offers essential insights, practical guidance, and direct access to the latest thinking in building control, fire safety, accessibility, and sustainability.

A word from our conference chairperson

Agenda

Conference Chairperson & Opening Remarks

John O’Connor, Chair, Housing Commission

Building Control Regulation & Legislative Developments

Speaker: Mairead Phelan, Head of the National Building Control Office

  • Updates from the Building Standards Regulator, operational in 2025
  • Revised definitions under Article 5 and their impact on building classification
  • Recent changes to the Construction Products Regulation (EU alignment)
  • Strengthening enforcement: Section 11 inspections and formal follow-up procedures
  • Clarifying the legal status of opt-out projects and assigned certifier responsibilities

Fire Safety & Compliance: Revised Part B Regulations

Speaker: Eanna O Tuama, Associate & Dublin Branch Manager, Affinity Fire Engineering​

  • Full overview of the Part B (Amendment) Regulations 2023, now in effect
  • Article 5 and 13 amendments: implications for Fire Safety Certificate applications
  • New Second Schedule entries B1–B5 and introduction of B12 (Provision of Information)
  • Interactions between fire-rated elements and new accessibility requirements
  • Fire performance in both new and existing buildings, including change of use scenarios

Acoustic Performance & Part E in Practice

Speaker: Diarmuid Keaney, Noise and Vibration Consultant, ICAN Acoustics

  • Meeting mandatory sound insulation levels in both new and refurbished buildings
  • Acoustic risk factors in apartment developments and “Bringing Back Homes” projects
  • Addressing compliance during wall chasing and retrofitting
  • Testing standards and legal exposure for underperforming constructions

Sustainability Compliance: Part L & Embodied Carbon Integration

  • 2025 update: Embodied carbon metrics integrated into DEAP and BER processes
  • Public sector mandates: minimum 30% GGBS in concrete; low-carbon material sourcing
  • Energy performance of buildings in major renovations
  • New transitional guidance for NZEB and domestic retrofits

Ventilation & Airtightness: New Directions in Part F

Speaker: Simon Jones, AMIEnvSc, AMIAQM, WELL AP, Fitwel, Air Quality Matters

  • Draft 2025 Technical Guidance Document F: what’s coming for commercial and residential
  • MVHR system design in A2+ dwellings – balancing energy and air quality
  • Addressing extract fan performance, duct length losses, and compliance testing
  • Where trickle vents still apply – or no longer suffice

Accessibility & Inclusive Design: Part M and K Updates

  • Requirements for Changing Places Toilets in multi-level public buildings
  • Revised guidance on ambulant cubicles vs enlarged WCs
  • Clarifying overlaps between TGD M (2022) and updated Part B (fire)
  • Circulation clearances, tactile interfaces, and conflicts with IWA guidance

Ground Conditions & Contaminants: Implementing Part C

  • Radon risk mapping: updated EPA tools and integration with BCMS
  • Gas protection measures for VOCs, CH₄, and CO₂ in contaminated sites
  • Certification, Agrement requirements, and quality assurance protocols
  • Slab design, membrane installation, and verification testing options

Certification, Coordination & Liability in a Regulated Environment

  • Clarifying the distinct responsibilities of Assigned Certifiers, Ancillary Certifiers, and Designers
  • Design Responsibility Matrix (DRM): a best practice tool for accountability
  • Guidance on the validity, renewal, and liability tied to Certificates of Compliance
  • PI insurance considerations in 2025: common gaps and coverage expectations

Who Should Attend?

This conference is ideal for Building Control Authorities, Local Authorities, Architects, Engineers, Contractors, builders, project managers, Consultants, Building Inspectors and Certifiers, Regulatory and Compliance Professionals, Legal Professionals, Universities, Industry Associations and Representative bodies to name just a few.

Speakers

John O'Connor
Chair Housing Commission
Mairéad Phelan
Head of National Building Control Office
Eanna O Tuama
Associate & Dublin Branch Manager, Affinity Fire Engineering
Diarmuid Keaney
Noise and Vibration Consultant, ICAN Acoustics
Simon Jones
AMIEnvSc, AMIAQM, WELL AP, Fitwel, Air Quality Matters

Price

EARLY BIRD 1 - €475 + VAT per Person

EARLY BIRD 2 - €495 + VAT per Person

Normal Rate - €575 + VAT per Person

Please note the early bird discount can close sooner than expected once a certain number of places fill up, therefore your prompt booking is strongly advised to avoid disappointment.

CMG Events Conference Discount

  • 10% discount for the third delegate booked or subsequent bookings thereafter from the same company