Introduction to MMC (Construct Innovate MMC webinar series 2026)

Speakers
1. Paul Tierney, CEO, MMC Ireland
What is Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and its adoption in Ireland?

2. Dr Daniel McCrum, Construct Innovate, UCD
Standardised Residential Construction Details for Category 2 LGS MMC – STANDARDIZE

3. Órla Gilroy, Project Manager, Skillnet MMC Accelerate
Skillnet MMC Accelerate Initiative


Description
As identified by the EY ‘Detailed Description of Needs’ report (2021), ‘The construction industry is under pressure to increase productivity and efficiency while also meeting the growing needs of an expanding population. It has to move to a new, higher level of performance and quality, while also being attentive to environmental, sustainability and circular economy imperatives. The report showed that modern methods of construction (MMC) is one of the key areas for the needs in the construction and built environment sector.

This webinar series will explore methods an approaches to MMC and its adoption by the sector. The series will cover key design considerations, areas of standardisation and routes to certification, next generation rapid build systems and automation/ autonomous construction.

The series aligns with SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).

This webinar series are supported by The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) and Engineers’ Ireland West region.

Description
As identified by the EY ‘Detailed Description of Needs’ report (2021), ‘The construction industry is under pressure to increase productivity and efficiency while also meeting the growing needs of an expanding population. It has to move to a new, higher level of performance and quality, while also being attentive to environmental, sustainability and circular economy imperatives. The report showed that modern methods of construction (MMC) is one of the key areas for the needs in the construction and built environment sector.

This webinar series will explore methods an approaches to MMC and its adoption by the sector. The series will cover key design considerations, areas of standardisation and routes to certification, next generation rapid build systems and automation/ autonomous construction.

The series aligns with
SDG 8 (Decent work and economic growth),
SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) and
SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production).

This webinar series are supported by The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI), Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) and Engineers’ Ireland West region.

More information and booking links at: https://constructinnovate.ie/2025/12/...