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3D printer in the process of printing a concrete wall.

Industry Insights

Our Industry Insights highlight real-world, inspiring MMC success stories and innovative case studies shaping the future of Irish construction. These insights seek to demonstrate how the MMC sector are addressing the following industry challenges. 

  • Workforce shortages 
  • Limited awareness of MMC training provision
  • Honing off-site and modular skills 
  • Addressing digital and technology gap 
  • Need for multi-skilled labour force
  • Preparing future industry leaders

  • The National Construction Manufacturer Taking Long-Standing Precast Concrete Technologies into the Future

    Precast concrete may seem modern – but the way Kilsaran Precast is developing prefabricated concrete products in their new plant for construction developments makes the long-standing technology seem novel. How does digital design, automated manufacturing, seamless onsite installation, and upskilling in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) tie into precast concrete production at Kilsran Precast?
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    Digital & Tech
    Blue industrial equipment in a manufacturing facility with "Elematic Precast" label.

  • How Does Hibernia Steel Address Labour Shortages and Work-Life Balance in the Construction Industry?

    As Ireland's largest independent steel stockholder, Hibernia Steel provides prefabricated steel products and modular steel units nationwide. How do they address the shortfall in expert Steel Fabricators? With Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and by offering incredible opportunities for work-life balance.
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    MMC Workforce
    Off-Site & Modular Skills
    Welder in protective gear with bright sparks flying during metalwork fabrication.

Addressing Industry Challenges