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Industry Insights

Our Industry Insights highlight real-world, inspiring MMC success stories and innovative case studies shaping the future of Irish construction. These insights seek to demonstrate how the MMC sector are addressing the following industry challenges.

Workforce shortages
Limited awareness of MMC training provision
Honing off-site and modular skills
Addressing digital and technology gap
Need for multi-skilled labour force
Preparing future industry leaders

09.07.26

Leading a New Generation of Digital Design and Modern Methods of Construction Adoption in Irish Architecture

As traditional architects upskill in advanced design technologies, a new generation of digitally native designers are shaping the future of the construction industry too. Learn from Barry Foote, winner of the Future Leader in Architecture / Architectural Technology prize at the Irish Construction Excellence (ICE) Awards, on what has defined his career to date and how the path ahead is defined by learning new skills.

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Leadership

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30.06.26

How Do Lean Principles Link Better Offsite Prefabrication and Onsite Construction?

For major construction companies, partnering with offsite manufacturers using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) offers a compelling route to making the most of MMC. Lean construction principles, and training in this area, helps to link the offsite with the onsite and maximise the effectiveness of this form of building.

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MMC Workforce

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