About Skillnet MMC Accelerate
Our role is to showcase MMC and encourage the development of the education and training ecosystem in Ireland through a national online platform and engaging events nationwide. We want to showcase the ability of the Irish construction sector to pivot towards a pre-manufacturing mindset, to address national productivity and sustainability challenges.
Programme Lead of Skillnet MMC Accelerate
How Do I Use the Platform?
Whether you are an individual looking to upskill or a business seeking to future-proof your workforce, the Skillnet MMC Accelerate platform may have the answer you're looking for. Explore our catalogue of case studies, discover career pathways, be signposted to national skills and training courses, learn from industry research, and connect to available supports. We are your stepping stone to career progression and business development.
What is Skillnet MMC Accelerate?
A collaboration between Skillnet Ireland and CitA, the Skillnet MMC Accelerate platform is Ireland’s new dedicated hub for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). Skillnet MMC Accelerate supports skills and talent development for MMC in Ireland through a national online platform and regional events.
The new online platform will act as an accessible hub for training, certification, industry insights, case studies, research and development, and industry news, allowing businesses to upskill their workforce, showcase expertise, and connect with stakeholders. Businesses can also engage with regional events to network, collaborate, and access best practices and innovations in MMC.
Together, these resources provide a comprehensive approach to fostering innovation, sustainability, and growth in the construction sector through MMC.
Interview with the Chair of the Skillnet MMC Accelerate Working Group, Tony Woods
Tony Woods shares his thoughts on the Skillnet MMC Accelerate platform and how it will help to increase the adoption of MMC upskilling in Ireland.
What is our Vision?
Our Vision is to promote a unified, innovative, and inclusive skills ecosystem empowering the Irish construction industry. This will help to accelerate the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction and drive sustainability, productivity, and digitalisation.
What are our Principles?
- Promoting and endorsing the positive initiatives in the industry.
- Signposting core resources and repositories of information.
- Futureproofing the evolution of the skillsets defining MMC.
- Consulting with strategic partners for an industry-led approach.
- Collaborating with stakeholders across the MMC ecosystem.
Who is Skillnet MMC Accelerate for?
Individuals, Professionals and business owners seeking to lead MMC adoption and upskilling.
Skillnet MMC Accelerate supports a wide range of construction talent, from operatives and craft workers to professionals and thought leaders, helping them thrive in the evolving world of Modern Methods of Construction.
Who Are Our Strategic Partners?
Construct Innovate
Construct Innovate is Ireland’s national research centre for construction technology and innovation. Construct Innovate is a part of Enterprise Ireland’s industry-led Technology Centre Programme.
MMC Ireland
MMC Ireland is the leading voice of Irish MMC advocacy, dedicated to promoting and advancing the interests of the industry as a whole. We offer a unified voice across the collective expertise of our thousands of members nationwide.
LOETB Mount Lucas
The National Construction Training Campus in Mount Lucas offers a vast range of training and testing services in areas related to the field of construction.
CIF SOSA
The Smart Offsite Association is part of the Association of the Construction Industry Federation and represents construction companies operating off-site with manufacturing capacity.
The direction of this Scheme has been greatly assisted by the Expert Industry Group:
Tony Woods (Chair)
CEO
Ronan Lonergan
Design Lead - Preconstruction & Innovation
Mark Whitehead
Construction Director
Pia Feeney
Director, Government & Infrastructure, Strategy and Transactions
Jenna Davis
Director, Government & Infrastructure, Strategy and Transactions
Jason Van Hout
Director of Design & Innovation
Kevin Masters
CO& I - Major Projects Advisory
Deborah Smyth
Managing Director
Martin Searson
Head of MMC - Certification
Daniel McCrum
Director - Modern Methods of Construction Research Group
Professional bodies
ACEI
CIF
CIOB
Engineers Ireland
IGBC
RIAI
SCSI
The Skillnet MMC Accelerate Scheme is a great initiative aiming to provide awareness around showcasing MMC career pathways, aligning training resources, and facilitating access to government, academic, and industry support systems. To date, the initiative has held several regional events, which have encouraged knowledge-sharing and networking among industry professionals. These activities reflect Skillnet Ireland's broader goals of addressing Ireland's housing and climate goals through construction sector transformation and labour upskilling.
Director of Design & Innovation at Glenveagh