Engagement and Mobilisation

This module explores the importance of stakeholder engagement, participation, and long-term planning in MUDs retrofitting. It examines practical approaches to building support for retrofit projects. Guidance is provided on ways to encourage residents’ involvement, and develop strategies that help OMCs deliver successful long-term retrofitting outcomes. The video covers: • The role of engagement and community participation for successful retrofitting projects • Practical techniques for mobilising owners, residents, and other stakeholders • Strategies to build awareness, encourage participation, and achieve buy-in • Approaches to phased implementation, communication, and decision-making within OMCs • A suggested framework for developing a long-term retrofitting strategy for MUDs Presentation slides are available here: https://www.housingagency.ie/wp-conte... Recording date: February 2025 The presentations were held in the context of the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) project "Multi-Country Support to Advance Building Decarbonisation". The project was funded by the European Union via the Technical Support Instrument, managed by the European Commission Reform and Investment Task Force (SG REFORM). The guidance provided during the webinar is non-statutory and general in nature. It is subject and secondary to the provisions of the relevant Irish legal frameworks applicable to owners’ management companies (“OMCs”), and licensed property management agents (property services providers), including but not limited to law the Multi-Unit Developments Act 2011, the Property Services (Regulation) Act 2011, the Companies Act 2014, as amended, and other relevant law. In the event of a conflict between the content of the guidance and legal requirements, the latter prevails. Personal opinions expressed by speakers in the training videos do not represent the views of The Housing Agency, the EU Commission, or the members of the research Steering Committee (Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Department of Climate, Energy and Environment; the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI); the Housing Agency). The materials are designed to provide accurate information about the subject matter covered. The content does not amount to legal advice. Material is provided on the understanding that the publishers and the beneficiaries of the research project disclaim all liability for any loss (financial or otherwise, direct or indirect) arising from adoption or implementation of the guidance, or failure to adopt or implement the guidance. Legal or other professional advice should be sought on individual circumstances. Materials in the training videos were recorded on 28 February 2025, and information and guidance provided may be superseded by new laws, regulations or guidance issued in the period since recording. Compliance with guidance in the materials is not the responsibility of the publishers or the beneficiaries of the research project.