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Discover more about research and development projects in the world of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) led by Irish higher education institutions and other research-performing organisations, alongside a showcase of research activity across the country, highlighting what is being done to drive new innovation and workforce development in Irish construction.

  • Platform4MMC: Supporting Decision-Making to Drive the Adoption of Modern Methods of Construction in Ireland

    Ireland’s housing targets need to be met rapidly while achieving high sustainability standards. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) offer the opportunity to digitise the construction sector, improving project delivery speed, efficiency, and quality. A research team at University College Dublin (UCD) has developed a platform to connect construction companies to the data behind the value added of MMC systems.
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  • 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

  • Cover page of "Updated Careers in Construction Action Plan" document from January 2020
    Jan 2026

    Updated Careers in Construction Action Plan

    Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
    In light of the experience over the two years since the publication of the original Careers in Construction Action Plan, the Careers in Construction Working Group have now reviewed and updated the plan to reflect progress made and the evolving context.
    View Report on gov.ie
  • 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
  • Cover with Irish Fiscal Advisory Council logo and the title “Ireland’s Infrastructure Demands – Working Paper N°22, October 2024” on a white background.
    Oct 2024

    Ireland’s infrastructure demands

    Niall Conroy and Kevin Timoney, Irish Fiscal Advisory Council
    This paper identifies infrastructure deficits in Ireland relative to other countries. We find significant deficits in housing, health, transport, and electricity. More investment will also be required to help transition to a greener society.
    View Report on FiscalCouncil.ie
  • Cover with the title “Boosting Ireland’s Housing Supply: Modern Methods of Construction” and a NESC logo in the top left.
    Sep 2024

    Boosting Ireland’s Housing Supply: Modern Methods of Construction

    National Economic & Social Council
    This report by the National Economic and Social Council (NESC) investigates the potential of MMC to significantly boost housing supply. It highlights progress under the MMC roadmap, an important and ambitious State policy designed to achieve greater adoption of MMC in public housing delivery and the housing system more widely.
    View Report on nesc.ie