Despite the expanded use of offsite construction, Ireland still lacks publicly available, non-proprietary detail libraries for manufacturers, designers, certifiers, and regulators. The STANDARDIZE project in University College Dublin is addressing this, aiming to standardise MMC technologies for greater sector efficiency and mobility.

Kirby Group Engineering is a leading mechanical and electrical (M&E) engineering contractor operating across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. Kirby provides full M&E contracting and construction services to clients across sectors including Data Centres, Life Sciences, Industrial, and Power and Renewables. The company uses offsite manufacturing (OSM) and digital construction to drive efficiency throughout the build process. From a 10,000sqm facility in Co. Laois, Kirby manufactures and deploys prefabricated M&E solutions for clients across Europe.

Traditional construction often calls for specialist contractors to cover different trades. One of the benefits of offsite manufacturing is the production process can negate this need for different skillsets, instead requiring General Operatives adaptable to multiple roles. Castle Group uses Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) to flip the script on the skills requirements of M&E installations.