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3D printer in the process of printing a concrete wall.

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

  • Print the Future: The Rise of 3D Printing for Construction in Ireland

    3D printing is one the areas of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) with the greatest potential. How has 3D printing developed from a technical pipedream to a sophisticated building technology with an increasingly skilled workforce?
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    Digital & Tech
    Limited MMC Training
    MMC Workforce
    A construction worker in a hard hat and high-vis jacket observes a 3D printer building a concrete wall.

  • Accelerating Off-Site Construction with Kit of Parts and MMC

    Construction businesses lose time and money on product testing after design, impacting projects on the ground. Digitising the ‘kit of parts’ for prefabricated assemblies and modular units can help companies get started on building faster.
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    Digital & Tech
    MMC Workforce
    Off-Site & Modular Skills
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Addressing Industry Challenges