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

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

19.10.24 | 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.

Research

Design for Manufacture and Assembly with Design for Reuse

04.02.24 | Brian Broderick (Trinity College Dublin) and John Hickey (Trinity College
Dublin)

This report examines the application of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in Ireland, how this can be enabled through Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) and its relationship with Design for Reuse (DfR).

Research

Behavioural Attitudes to Modern Methods of Construction

04.02.24 | Dr Shuo Wang, Dr Daniel McCrum (University College Dublin)

The primary objective of this report is to investigate the psychology of change inherent in the broader acceptance and adoption of modern methods of construction (MMC) within the realm of housing delivery. Understanding the underlying factors that influence this transformation is important in shaping the future of the housing industry.

Industry Insights

Breaking Barriers and Building Quality in the Construction Industry

14.05.25 | MMC Workforce, Multi-Trade Expertise

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) faces a challenge differentiating itself from outdated perceptions of the construction sector. But the innovative ways of working and greater work-life balance offered in MMC is changing the face of construction and bringing new talent to the industry.

Course

BIM according to ISO 19650

Digital | CitA Skillnet (Online)

Course

BIM – Information Management Professional IM Bootcamp Programme

Digital | CitA Skillnet (Online)

You will learn the key information management activities defined within the ISO 19650 series and better understand your role in the information management process.

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Building Skills to Innovate the Irish Construction Sector

Industry Insights

Precision, Speed, Innovation: The Cairn Way with Innovation and Digital Construction

02.05.25 | Digital & Tech, Limited MMC Training

Cairn is using various technologies to show the next generation the appeal of working in construction while also standardising more efficient house designs.