An Assessment of the Current and Future Skills Requirements for the Transition to Modern Methods of Construction

A new report from the Expert Group on Future Skills Needs highlights the importance of accelerating the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) as a means of boosting housing supply and improving productivity and efficiency in the construction sector.

The report identifies the nature of the skills needs of enterprises supporting the transition to MMC in the coming decade and offers recommendations to address them. The report’s recommendations aim to support the sector as it evolves, ensuring that a robust and resilient workforce is available with the appropriate skills to facilitate the transformation.

Across eight inter-related themes, 28 recommendations have been identified requiring collaboration across Government, industry, and the education and training system in order to be successfully actioned. The eight themes cover a range of areas including:

• Senior Management Training
• Information Sharing
• New Roles and Labour Retention
• Use Of Digital and AI Tools
• Certification
• Early Learning Engagement
• Policy Levers, and
• Training Provision

 The EGFSN will work with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science as they lead on the development of an Action Plan which will take the report’s recommendations and detail how they can be delivered. The EGFSN Secretariat will oversee the implementation of these actions over the next two years.

Read the full report here: Skills for Modern Methods of Construction.pdf (size 14.9 MB)

Read the press release here: Minister Burke and Minister O’Donovan welcome report on future skills needs for the transition to Modern Methods of Construction - DETE (enterprise.gov.ie)