Modern Methods of Construction Research

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.

14.04.25

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

White cover with the title “Report on the Circular Economy – October 2024” by the Joint Committee on Environment & Climate Action.

Oct 2024

Report on the Circular Economy (Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action)

Joint Committee on Environment & Climate Action

Perhaps the most impactful legacy of the Covid crisis has been an increased awareness of
the risks that arise from global supply chains.
Our current “Take, Make, Use, Discard” model ignores the environmental costs along the
supply chain.

View Report on oireachtas.ie

Sep 2024

Evaluating the Use of Recycled Construction Waste in 3D Construction Printing: Material Characterisation, Structural Properties, and Recycling Potential

David Plunkett (Futurecast)

The objective of the study is to investigate the use of recycled construction waste in 3D construction printing (3DCP). Specifically, the proposal was to characterise the recycled construction waste, assess its suitability for 3DCP, assess the physical properties of concrete structures produced by 3DCP, and asses the recycling of printed concrete into new aggregate.

View Report on futurecast.info

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

A digital graphic with the logos of the World Green Building Council and the Irish Green Building Council (IGBC).

Aug 2024

Minimum Energy Performance Standards and Renovation Trajectories in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

Irish Green Building Council

The publication sets out a sequence for how national governments could introduce policy measures and guidance to facilitate the successful implementation of Minimum Energy Performance Standards (MEPS) and renovation trajectories for European buildings, as outlined in the EPBD.

View Report on igbc.ie

Jul 2024

Supporting the Circular Economy Transition in the Irish Construction Sector

Csg innovation and digital delivery subgroup sustainability and climate action consultative committee

The purpose of this document is to set out a sectoral perspective on why the Irish construction sector needs to understand and embed circular economy principles.

View Report on acei.ie

Mar 2024

National Upskilling Roadmap 2030 for the Built Environment

CIF, Irish Green Building Council, LOETB, Technological University of the Shannon

The project’s scope is to analyse the current and future skills gaps in sustainable construction for 2030. It aims to create a National Upskilling Roadmap for Ireland to achieve its climate targets for housing, retrofitting, renewables and the decarbonisation of Ireland’s built environment.