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Discover more about research and development in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in an interview with a senior researcher at University College Dublin, alongside a representative sample of recent research publications focused on MMC and skills development.

This will grow to be a comprehensive showcase of research activity across Ireland, highlighting the work of higher education institutions and other research-performing organisations that are driving innovation and workforce development in the Irish construction sector.

  • Taking MMC Research to the Construction Site and Beyond

    The MMC Research Group at University College Dublin (UCD), spearheaded by Dr Daniel McCrum, is leading the innovations behind Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).
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Research showcase

  • Government of Ireland cover page for "Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2022-2030" housing action plan
    Nov 2025

    Delivering Homes, Building Communities 2025-2030

    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
    This strategic plan takes a whole-of-Government view to unlocking the current barriers affecting the provision of essential housing across the country. It adopts a targeted, joined up, cross-departmental approach aimed at activating supply by providing the infrastructure required to create sustainable housing of the right type for the people of Ireland, when and where it is needed.
    View Report on gov.ie
  • slide with the Government of Ireland logo and the title 'Standardised Design Approaches – Promoting greater adoption of MMC' on a white background with green graphic shapes.
    Oct 2025

    Standardised Housing Design to Reduce Costs and Optimise Housing Delivery

    Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
    The study is intended to raise awareness and actively promote the adoption of standardised housing design including layouts, construction methodology, building services and building components, which can reduce costs and promote Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), while also maximising sustainability and maintaining quality.
    View Report on gov.ie
  • Cover page of a research article "Is MMC the Silver Bullet to Solving Ireland’s Housing and Infrastructural Deficit? "
    Sep 2025

    Is MMC the Silver Bullet to Solving Ireland’s Housing and Infrastructural Deficit?

    Oluwasegun O. Seriki, Ruairi Hayden (Technological University of Dublin)
    This study delves into how and why MMC techniques are gaining popularity despite the underlying concepts of off-site manufacturing, prefabrication and modular construction being more than 100 years old. This study agrees that the future of MMC looks promising and has potential for increased adoption within construction in Ireland.
    View Report on tudublin.ie
  • Logo promoting timber research and innovation in Ireland with green forest background.
    Aug 2025

    Pioneering Research and Innovation for Timber and Wood‑Based Products in Ireland

    Dr Patrick McGetrick (National University of Galway), Department of Food, Agriculture and the Marine
    This publication presents an overview of research and innovation on timber and wood-based products in Ireland over recent years, showcasing the significant progress achieved through collaborative national and international efforts. It aims to facilitate an understanding of the existing knowledge base on Irish wood products to advance research and support of timber as a construction material.
    View Report on gov.ie
  • Cover page with the Government of Ireland logo. Text reads: 'Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Action Plan, June 2025
    Jun 2025

    Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Action Plan

    Ernst & Young, Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
    This report has been prepared by Ernst & Young, in accordance with an engagement agreement with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (“DFHERIS”) for professional services, covering an Action Plan which outlines the actionsneeded to deliver the recommendations in the detailed skills assessment report, Research and Forecast for Skills Required for Modern Methods of Construction”.
    View Report on gov.ie
  • Illustration titled “Building a Circular Ireland – A Roadmap for a Resource Efficient Circular Built Environment,” featuring the map of Ireland within a multicoloured circular graphic, surrounded by icons of buildings, cranes, vehicles, wind turbines, and cyclists, symbolising sustainability and circular economy in construction.
    May 2025

    Building a Circular Ireland

    Irish Green Building Council
    The approach of the ‘Building a Circular Ireland’ roadmap (2025-2040) is to focus on strategies for prevention and reuse, better design, resource efficiency, and the added value of innovative business models.
    View Report on igbc.ie