Skillnet MMC Accelerate

Skillnet MMC Accelerate are delighted to be here at the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Digital Construction Summit today in Croke Park as an Exhibitor. This event kicked off with Andrew Brownlee, Denise Tuffy of Construction Industry Federation (CIF) who spoke about innovation in construction including the importance of #MMC. This event bring together industry leaders and we heard from Minister Emer Higgins who spoke about technology and digitalisation in Ireland. The Construction Industry Federation (CIF)'s interactive format encourages delegates and exhibitors to participate, ask questions, network and collaborate. We had the privilege of meeting many new contacts! The #ConstructionIndustry plays a key role in building Ireland’s future, fostering sustainable economic prosperity to support our evolving nation. #MMC #EducationandUpskilling https://lnkd.in/eTnsQVDJ is also a crucial factor in this. Skillnet Ireland CitA Ltd Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science MMC Ireland Midlands Skills Centre - LOETB Construct Innovate #MMC #InnovationInConstruction #SkillnetIreland #ConstructionTechnology #Upskilling #ModernMethodsOfConstruction #NewPartnerships #MMCInnovation #FutureOfConstruction #StrongerTogether #BuildingTheFuture #HousingForAll #Skills #Training #Education #MMCEducation #ModernBuildingConstructionTechniques #CIFDIGICON25

KPMG Future Analytics held a FactoryXChange event last Friday, October 17th, convening representatives from both the public and private sectors to examine ‘Mapping the Irish Skills Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges for the Construction and Renewable Energy Industries’. In an engaging panel discussion, chaired by Hannah Fortune (Breshears), Órla G. shared how the Skillnet MMC Accelerate Initiative Business Support Events and the new designated MMC Platform, https://lnkd.in/eTnsQVDJ provides complimentary support and information for companies and individuals alike, including signposting to national education and upskilling courses and indicative career pathways.  Dr. Brian Devitt, Karl Picard, and Dr. Susan Gill, further discussed how Ireland can adapt its education and training frameworks to support national economic growth and workforce demand. We extend our sincere thanks to Mallika Singh Hannah Fortune (Breshears) Patrick Lohr  and the Team at KPMG Future Analytics for organising this insightful event. Thank you also to the Team FactoryXChange Skillnet Ireland CitA Ltd Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science MMC Ireland Midlands Skills Centre - LOETB Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Construct Innovate #MMC #InnovationInConstruction #SkillnetIreland #ConstructionTechnology #Upskilling #ModernMethodsOfConstruction #NewPartnerships #MMCInnovation #FutureOfConstruction #StrongerTogether #BuildingTheFuture #housingforall #skillnetireland #modernmethodsofconstruction #skills #training #upskilling #mmctraining #modernbuildingconstructiontechniques

If you are available, please join us for an immersive, on-site event, focused on innovation in Modern Methods of Construction, hosted by Skillnet MMC Accelerate in collaboration with Procon Modular Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with existing and new contacts, learn, collaborate and explore the latest innovations in Modern Methods of Construction. Please note, spaces are limited: Register today: https://lnkd.in/eMwAuwYa

Neville Champ, General Manager at Altherm ICF, recently sat down with the Skillnet MMC Accelerate team to share his story of how moving into MMC not only gave him technical expertise in Insulated Concrete Formwork and helped to build leadership skills, but most importantly how this move improved his work-life balance. Neville had spent more than a decade working for Mitsubishi Power Europe, but travel demands started to take their toll and he wanted to spend more time at home with family and move into a career with longevity. A role in MMC at Altherm ICF offered him that chance. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic, Neville stayed focused on his career goals and achieved a Postgraduate Certificate in TU Dublin in Building Performance. This has helped him to lead on high-quality ICF developments across Ireland without impacting his home life. Working in Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) offers huge benefits to building professionals, with many options for developing new skills. Get in touch today to learn how Ireland's online #MMCInitiative https://lnkd.in/eTnsQVDJ can support you or your business in #MMC upskilling and share your company's journey in #ModernMethodsofConstruction. Skillnet Ireland CitA Ltd Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Altherm ICF MMC Ireland Midlands Skills Centre - LOETB Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Construct Innovate #MMC #InnovationInConstruction #SkillnetIreland #ConstructionTechnology #Upskilling #ModernMethodsOfConstruction #NewPartnerships #MMCInnovation #FutureOfConstruction #StrongerTogether #BuildingTheFuture #housingforall #skillnetireland #modernmethodsofconstruction #skills #training #upskilling #mmctraining #modernbuildingconstructiontechniques

📣 We have a few places left available for our upcoming FactoryXChange (FXC) breakfast briefing event ‘Mapping the Irish Skills Landscape: Opportunities and Challenges Facing the Construction and Renewable Energy Sectors’ taking place in KPMG’s Innovation Hub, Platform X, this Friday, 17 October 2025 from 8:30 am – 10:30am! 💡🏗️ This breakfast briefing is designed for industry members, public organisations, and stakeholders eager to shape policies and navigate labour market challenges to sustain Ireland’s economic growth trajectory in a period of significant demographic transition. Mapping and understanding our future skills demand, particularly within the Construction and Renewable Energy sectors, will be critical to meeting national delivery targets in the next decade and beyond. Register through the FxC website if you’d like to join us: https://lnkd.in/eWd6fpDK

A big thanks to the Remagin team for hosting our recent Skillnet MMC Accelerate Business Support Event on October 15. We were thrilled to collaborate with Remagin Ireland by Etex to welcome a diverse group of over 100 attendees to their Offsite Manufacturing Facility in Cahir Business Park, Cahir, Co. Tipperary. It was fantastic to reconnect with familiar faces and meet so many new ones! This event was truly unique, as attendees had the rare opportunity to witness the Remagin experts in action creating new LGS homes. The day began with a warm welcome and introduction from Alan Hore, who provided an overview of Skillnet MMC Accelerate. Ger Fahey followed with an insightful presentation on how Remagin operates, offering valuable perspectives on the technology behind their low-energy solutions. He highlighted the importance of the MMC industry uniting to advance offsite construction. Máirín McGrath spoke passionately about the vital role of partnerships and collaboration between industry and higher education providers. Órla G. gave more detail of the Skillnet MMC Accelerate initiative, including the platform https://lnkd.in/eTnsQVDJ and the Business Support Events. She explained how Skillnet MMC Accelerate is driving change and supporting innovation across the construction sector. Jeff Stanford presented an M&E Co-ordination case study of a development in Clonsilla involving EDC - Engineering Design Consultants ALTU Architects, ORS, Murphy Matson O'Sullivan Consulting Engineers Ltd. MCHUGH PROPERTIES LIMITED, TC Estimating Services Ltd, Monami Construction, Stephen Diamond Associates and Remagin for more efficient coordination in design, off-site manufacturing and onsite installation. John Hoctor from Tipperary Fire Rescue Service provided unique insight into the dwelling fires in framed construction. Declan Wallace discussed unlocking barriers to creating an ecosystem for more cost-effective MMC mid-rise construction. Darragh Ryan ended by sharing how Remagin maintains sustainability, from minimising waste and transport emissions to reduced snagging. He also spoke of the benefits of LGS with competitive pricing, cost certainty, speed and less dependency on trades and simplifying on site management processes. Following the presentations, there was an interactive Q&A and factory tour. A huge thanks to all our speakers, attendees, and the entire Remagin team. Your contributions are helping to shape the future of construction in Ireland. Skillnet Ireland CitA Ltd Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science MMC Ireland Midlands Skills Centre - LOETB Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Construct Innovate #MMC #InnovationInConstruction #SkillnetIreland #ConstructionTechnology #Upskilling #ModernMethodsOfConstruction #NewPartnerships #MMCInnovation #FutureOfConstruction #StrongerTogether #BuildingTheFuture #HousingForAll #Skills #Training #Education #MMCEducation #ModernBuildingConstructionTechniques

Alan Hore was delighted to attend the Government’s Annual Construction Sector Skills Forum #CSSF last Thursday, October 9th, in Trinity College Dublin. The Forum brought together educators, industry experts and stakeholders from the construction sector to promote careers in construction, address the digital, tech and leadership gap and discuss how the sector is equipping itself to meet housing goals. Alan Hore gave an update of the platform https://lnkd.in/eTnsQVDJ sharing key statistics with attendees and the benefits of the platform to businesses and individuals as they upskill and navigate new career pathways in MMC. Skillnet MMC Accelerate supports MMC skills development through the platform, signposting to training courses, research, support services, case studies, and industry news. You can learn what Skillnet MMC Accelerate is all about in this one-minute video https://lnkd.in/esqehAKb He also spoke of the various Business Support Events, in collaboration with and hosted by MMC Companies across the country, highlighting the important cross sector networking opportunities these provide. Click here to join of our events https://lnkd.in/eBqMdV9G Get in touch with the Team to learn how your business could benefit from the Skillnet MMC Accelerate Initiative, and how you can highlight your own MMC journey.https://https://lnkd.in/d6VNWFRD Skillnet Ireland CitA Ltd Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Trinity College Dublin Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board, Construction Industry Federation (CIF), Skillnet MMC Accelerate,  Paul Tierney Construct Innovate MMC Ireland #MMC #InnovationInConstruction #SkillnetIreland #ConstructionTechnology #Upskilling #ModernMethodsOfConstruction #Modernmethodsofconstruction #Skills #Training #Upskilling #Education #mmctraining #Modernbuildingconstructiontechniques #NewPartnerships #MMCInnovation #FutureOfConstruction #StrongerTogether #BuildingTheFuture #Housingforall

Skillnet MMC Accelerate were delighted to attend the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) of Ireland Architecture+ Building Expo in the The RDS as an Exhibitor. The team welcomed a diverse group of attendees, many of whom travelled great distances to join us. It was great to connect with existing contacts and meet many new ones! This two-day event brought together policy-makers, multiple stakeholders including An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin who spoke about “Architecture and planning are at the heart of solving Ireland’s housing and climate challenges and they shape the vibrancy, sustainability, and resilience of our communities. Architecture is not a luxury but a necessity for delivering homes and for the future of our built environment.” and leading Architects. The #ConstructionIndustry plays a key role in building Ireland’s future, fostering sustainable economic prosperity to support our evolving nation. #MMC #EducationandUpskilling https://lnkd.in/eTnsQVDJ is also a crucial factor in this. #RIAIConference Skillnet Ireland CitA Ltd Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science The RDS Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI) #MMC #InnovationInConstruction #SkillnetIreland #ConstructionTechnology #Upskilling #ModernMethodsOfConstruction #NewPartnerships #MMCInnovation #FutureOfConstruction #StrongerTogether #BuildingTheFuture #housingforall #skillnetireland #modernmethodsofconstruction #skills #training #upskilling #mmctraining #modernbuildingconstructiontechniques