Supports in the Modern Methods of Construction Sector

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Supports: Empowering MMC Growth

Discover a guide to key support resources available for businesses and individuals engaging with Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), highlighting the core support providers offering expert advice, mentoring, access to grants and funding, and tailored training programmes. Also, hear from the leading support organisations for Irish construction companies trying to move the dial on what the industry is capable of.

Available supports

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland

Accelerated Capital Allowance

Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland

Business Grants for Tailored Supports

Údarás na Gaeltachta

Capital Grant

Enterprise Ireland

Capital Investment for Decarbonisation Processes

Microfinance Ireland

Cashflow Loan

Enterprise Ireland

Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund

Providers & programmes

Skillnet Ireland

Skillnet Ireland is the national talent development agency of Ireland.

Construction Industry Federation

Provides a broad range of services that assist members in navigating the political, business, economic, and regulatory environment.

Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment

Government Department that provides a range of tailored supports for enterprises of all sizes in Ireland. Supports include access to finance, management development, and mentoring supports.

Enterprise Ireland

Government agency in Ireland responsible for supporting Irish businesses in the manufacturing and internationally traded service sectors, helping them to scale, develop capabilities, and expand their global footprint.

Local Enterprise Offices

The Local Enterprise Office provides advice, information and support to business leaders in starting up or growing their organisation.

Revenue Ireland

Provides information about reliefs on tax obligations incurred by a company for expenditure related to Research and Development (R&D) activities for Irish businesses of all sizes.

How Do Irish Construction Companies Learn About Embedding Digital Technologies in Operations?

While many construction companies are adopting Building Information Modelling (BIM) software in projects, fewer organisations consider information management as a business-wide approach. Build Digital is a national government funding initiative offering support such as the Information Manager (BIM) Role Profiles, templates, webinars and worked examples to Irish construction companies to help them embed digital construction methodologies in day-to-day operations.

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Built to Innovate: Powering MMC Businesses to Build Smarter

Built to Innovate is the flagship Enterprise Ireland support package connecting Irish residential construction companies to the funding and training needed to take operations to a new level.

Advancing Engineering Expertise with the Enterprise Ireland’s Innovation Partnership Programme

A key role of Enterprise Ireland is to support the commercialisation of innovative research into business, for the benefit of a more modern and knowledgeable workforce. The Innovation Partnership Programme is at the intersection of industry and academia, uniting researchers and companies that are seeking collaborative innovative construction sector resolutions using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC).

SEAI: Supporting a Greener Future for Irish Construction Businesses

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, as the expert authority on decarbonising Ireland’s energy system, is supporting the construction industry in the transition towards more energy efficient and sustainable technologies and operations.