Ireland's Development Pipeline: How Sustainability Is Influencing Design, Construction And Supply Chain

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  Nuala Gallagher

  Nuala has been working in development and placemaking internationally for over 20 years. She took up the role of Director of Planning, Environment & Placemaking with Limerick in July 2021. Prior to this she was she was Director for Economy of Place with Bristol City Council leading on the direction and implementation of the Council’s inclusive growth agenda and physical renewal of Bristol within the West of England region. Preceding that she was Director of City Centre Development with Belfast City Council where she established a new development and regeneration department for the city with the transfer of powers from central government in Northern Ireland. Earlier roles include Head of Regeneration with the London Borough of Newham; leading one of the largest regeneration projects in Europe with a focus on inclusive growth, remit included post- Olympic projects in Stratford, bringing 15,000 homes to Canning Town and Custom House and the redevelopment of London’s Royal Docks. Prior to London, Nuala worked in New York City in both private and non-profit sector, leading on sustainable urban development in a low-income area of East New York, as well as teaching at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation. Nuala is a graduate of Columbia University with masters in Urban Design and is a registered architect. Earlier work included Executive Architect for Housing with Donegal County Council, and several years working as an architect in the private sector in Dublin and Donegal.

  Limerick County Council

  Director of Planning, Environment & Place-Making

  Nuala Gallagher

  Director of Planning, Environment & Place-Making

  Limerick County Council

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  Rachael McGinley

  Rachael McGinley is Head of Sustainability for CBRE Ireland, where she is responsible for corporate sustainability, and providing sustainability advice to CBRE’s clients. CBRE enables property owners and occupiers with sustainability strategy, energy efficiency, and wellness programs. In 2007, CBRE became the first commercial real estate services company to announce a commitment to become carbon neutral in its own operations and has recently adopted a Science-Based Target. Previously, Rachael worked for the Green Building Council of Australia in technical, strategic and engagement roles. She also has a background in structural engineering and brings a practical approach to sustainability in the property sector.

  CBRE Ireland

  Head of Sustainability

  Rachael McGinley

  Head of Sustainability

  CBRE Ireland

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  Carol McGee

  Carol is an ESG Business Consultant with expertise in sustainability strategy, compliance, and reporting. Working in partnership with Aramark Property for over a year, she has assisted them, and their clients navigate the rapidly changing regulatory and legislative landscape with regards to ESG, focusing on strategy adaption, implementation, and reporting. Carol has over 25 years industry experience in the technology, engineering, and health sectors. She is a qualified management accountant, with and MBA and postgrads in economics and compliance. Carol is also a certified Sustainability Reporting professional for the GRI and SASB (VRF) standards.

  Aramark Property

  ESG Consultant

  Carol McGee

  ESG Consultant

  Aramark Property

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  Philip Connor

  Philip is an aircraft and marine engineer who has turned his considerable skill set to renewable energy and energy efficiency. He believes in a solutions-based approach to business and helps our partners reduce their environmental impact in heat, transport and agriculture

  Pinergy

  Head of Energy Services

  Philip Connor

  Head of Energy Services

  Pinergy

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  Deepshikha Mittal

  Deepshikha is an Associate at international, independent real estate consultancy, Hollis. With a bachelor and master’s degree in Architecture, Deepshikha is an experienced real estate professional with a focus on ESG. She is a certified BREEAM Assessor, BREEAM AP, LEED AP BD+C, and Fitwel Ambassador and leads the BREEAM/LEED certification, ESG Due Diligence reporting, and Sustainability Statements for planning services at Hollis. Deepshika’s experience spans a range of sectors from data centres and offices, to hotels, residential and infrastructure.

  Hollis

  ESG Associate

  Deepshikha Mittal

  ESG Associate

  Hollis

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  Deirdre Foley

  Deirdre Foley is the CEO and owner of D2 Private. Her business focus is working with investors to deliver exceptional commercial mixed use developments and refurbishments, incorporating technology and targeting best in class ESG and Net Zero Carbon credentials. She is one of Ireland’s most successful financiers and real estate professionals with over 25 years’ experience in real estate investment and development. She has also been recognised as one of the top 50 women in property in the UK throughout two UK property cycles and is highly regarded and respected within both the British and Irish property industries. She is also a member of the GRI ESG & Impact Investment Global committee. During her property career to date she has been directly and indirectly involved in the buying and selling of real estate assets and raising debt and equity of approx. £3.5 billion. She adopts an intensive, active, hands on management style to real estate investments, developments, leasing and tenant management, investor relations and banking relationships.

  D2 Private

  Owner and CEO

  Moderator

  Deirdre Foley

  Owner and CEO

  D2 Private

ESG Trends Impacting Lifecycle And Operations

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  Ronan Webster

  Ronan Webster has 30 years of experience in commercial real estate, focusing on investment and asset management. Prior to joining Henderson Park, Ronan was Asset Management Director of Green REIT, where he was responsible for leasing and the implementation of Green REIT plc’s asset management strategy. Prior to joining Green Property, Ronan was a Board Director of CBRE in Ireland from 1998 to 2011, where he served a variety of clients including public companies, pension funds, banks and large office occupiers in acquiring and disposing of property in Ireland and the UK. Ronan has transacted on over €4 billion of commercial real estate investments in the Irish market since 2015. Ronan graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Surveying from Trinity College Dublin and holds a Diploma in Property Economics from Technology University Dublin, and is also a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

  Henderson Park

  Asset Management Director

  Ronan Webster

  Asset Management Director

  Henderson Park

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  Margaret Sweeney

  Margaret Sweeney is the Chief Executive Officer and a Board Director of Irish Residential Properties REIT Plc (I-RES). I-RES is the leading provider of quality private residential rental accommodation in Ireland with almost 4,000 homes in communities across Dublin and Cork. I-RES’s vision is to be provider of choice for the Irish living sector, known for excellent service and for operating responsibly, minimising its environmental impact and maximising its contribution to the community. I-RES shares are listed on the Main Securities Market of Euronext Dublin. Margaret has wide-ranging board experience, having been a Non-Executive Director of several regulated entities and listed companies, most recently Dalata Hotel Group Plc. A Fellow of Chartered Accountants Ireland and a Chartered Director, she is also the Chair of the Industry Advisory Board and an Adjunct Professor at Dublin City University (DCU) Business School. Margaret is a Past President of Dublin Chamber of Commerce and previously held the position of Chief Executive Officer of daa Plc (Dublin Airport Authority) and Postbank Ireland Ltd. Margaret has a wide range of personal and professional interests, particularly relating to sustainability and the development of women leaders.

  Irish Residential Properties REIT

  CEO

  Margaret Sweeney

  CEO

  Irish Residential Properties REIT

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  Stephen Prendiville

  Stephen Prendiville leads EY Ireland’s Sustainability business. Driving forward both EY Ireland’s own carbon negative and net zero strategy internally, while also ensuring our clients gain the maximum value from EY professionals experienced in sustainability and related services. Originally from Limerick, Stephen moved to Canada in 2011 where he worked with large cities (including Toronto, Calgary, Vancouver, Edmonton, Montreal and Ottawa) to deliver sustainable mobility solutions as well as climate resilience advisory services. Passionate about the provision of higher order electrified public transport and compact urban design, and its role in tackling poverty and homelessness, Stephen has dedicated his professional career to network system thinking – considering the implications of multiple trends and disruptions for planning and strategy development for clients. Notably, Stephen has also undertaken significant infrastructure development and related policy development initiatives for the advance of the circular economy. Stephen returned to Ireland in the Summer of 2020 to lead EY Ireland’s ambitious climate action agenda and the growth of its sustainability services for EY’s clients.

  EY Ireland

  Head of Sustainability

  Stephen Prendiville

  Head of Sustainability

  EY Ireland

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  Mona Duff

  As Manager on the Commercial team at the International WELL Building Institute, Mona Duff supports project teams and clients looking to promote health and well-being in the European market. Mona’s focus is to provide technical solutions and act as a WELL coaching contact for Europe. Before joining IWBI, Mona worked as a mechanical building services engineer at the global engineering firm Arup. In her role she specialized in sustainable and health focused mechanical design approaches. As one of Ireland’s first WELL APs, Mona worked on numerous WELL-registered projects, bringing sustainability and healthy building design under one umbrella. Mona is a Chartered Engineer with CIBSE and Engineers Ireland and also holds WELL AP, LEED AP in Building Design and Construction, and Home Performance Index Assessor qualifications. She is also a profound energy modeller in IES. Combining her background in mechanical design, energy simulation and sustainability, Mona is keen to support the European market to design sustainable and health focused buildings and communities.

  International WELL Building Institute

  Senior Manager

  Mona Duff

  Senior Manager

  International WELL Building Institute

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  David Twohig

  David is an experienced property developer with 20 years of active client-side development experience in Ireland, China, UK and EU. He has consistently championed the synergy of creating great places while maximizing value. Between 2008 to 2017, David worked on the largest planning application ever secured in Central London at the iconic Battersea Power Station. Working as both the Chief Development Officer and Head of Design and Placemaking, David was instrumental in developing the placemaking strategy, the masterplan, mix and architecture at the Power Station. After 30 years of failed delivery David helped oversee the project’s transformation into the fastest selling residential scheme in the history of the UK and home to Apple Inc’s new 500,000 sqft HQ. In 2017, David became one of the founding partners at MurrayTwohig to spread the benefit of his experience to significant projects around the world. David’s role is to help developers of large complex projects rationalise their delivery strategy and understand the financial benefits of considered development.

  MurrayTwohig

  Director & Co-Founder

  David Twohig

  Director & Co-Founder

  MurrayTwohig

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  Carol Tallon

  Carol Tallon, CEO of communications agency Property District, specialises in PR and Public Consultation for urban development. With more than 15 years across the planning, construction, property and proptech sectors, Carol has worked with government departments, industry representatives, developers, construction companies, auctioneering firms and media outlets. In addition to founding Proptech Ireland back in 2016, Carol and the Property District team are currently rolling out Ireland’s virtual town hall - PLACEengage.com.

  Property District, Ireland

  CEO

  Moderator

  Carol Tallon

  CEO

  Property District, Ireland