Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) initiative announced in Ireland

The MMC Action Plan, developed by the Department of Further and Higher Education in partnership with industry and education providers, sets out 58 targeted actions across eight themes to scale the adoption of MMC.

The Demonstration Park, which is co-funded by the three departments and which will be located on the National Construction Training Campus operated by Laois-Offaly ETB, is designed to showcase leading MMC techniques, provide immersive learning, and support the growth of a national innovation ecosystem.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, said:

I am delighted to publish this landmark Action Plan which will assist in the accelerated adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), a significant representation of my department's and the government's commitment to meeting national skills needs.

In addition, the National Demonstration Park will be Ireland's flagship centre for MMC showcasing, learning, and innovation. It will build industry and public confidence, technical expertise, and a national ecosystem around MMC.

Minister of State at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Marian Harkin said:

This site will become a national anchor for MMC. It will be a place to test new approaches, to train the next generation, and to build the partnerships that will drive sustained change in housing delivery.

Ireland has an opportunity here to lead; to set the pace not just in how we build, but in how we educate, upskill, and include. With this Demonstration Park, and the implementation of the MMC Action Plan, we are putting ourselves in a strong position to do exactly that. 

The Demonstration Park will house live examples of MMC across a variety of MMC technologies. It will also serve as a research and training space for new entrants, upskilling professionals, and MMC innovators. The first units in the Demonstration Park are expected to be completed by the end of 2025, with training and industry and public engagement activity scaling throughout 2026.