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Education Buildings Ireland 2026

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Accelerating MMC Adoption: Education, Skills and Leadership for the Built Environment

12 Nov 2026
Stage 3
This session explores how education and training are supporting the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). It will highlight new skills provision at the National Construction Training Campus, the Skillnet MMC Accelerate Platform for industry upskilling, and the development of an MSc in MMC Leadership. Together, the speakers will provide a concise overview of how training, innovation and leadership development are aligning to drive MMC across the sector.
Chairperson
Sarah Miley, Principal Officer, Skills Policy Unit - An Roinn Breisoideachais agus Ardoideachais, Taighde, Nuálaíochta agus Eolaíochta | Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science
Speakers
Alan Duffy, Head of Department, Faculty of Engineering & Technology (Midlands), Department of Built Environment and Trades - Technology University of the Shannon
Ciarán Bruder, Content Manager - Skillnet MMC Accelerate
Padraig Boland, FET Manager - Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB)

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