Richard Hipkiss, development director of the Modular & Portable Building Association (MPBA), reflects on the seven-year journey to establish a dedicated apprenticeship pathway for the modular and relocatable buildings industry and why creating clear routes into the sector is critical to developing the skilled workforce of the future.
As the international trade association for modular construction, the Modular Building Institute's mission is to expand the use of offsite construction through innovation and education.
The gap between Ireland’s policy framework for supporting Modern Methods of Construction and a delivery model that consistently generates a pipeline of work is becoming critical, writes Carol Tallon.
The Irish government is seeking comments on the draft amendments to Part D of the Second Schedule of the Building Regulations (Materials and Workmanship) and the associated draft Technical Guidance Document D- and MMC Ireland is building a response.
Upcoming World of Modular (April 20–23, 2026) speaker Erlend Spets examines the common hurdles faced by scaling modular enterprises -and how to overcome them.
The Scottish firm Vaso by Eco, which converts waste glass into structural panels for low-carbon, modular homes, has received £330,000 from South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) and Built Environment, Smarter Transformation (BE‑ST).
This series of case studies from MMC Ireland showcases the breadth of expertise across its membership and the strength of Modern Methods of Construction in Ireland.
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept in modular construction—it is already reshaping how complex buildings are evaluated, designed, and delivered.
MPBA development director Richard Hipkiss explains how the new Roadmap to Net Zero was developed, why it matters and how it positions modular construction at the forefront of the UK’s low carbon future.
A new Barbour forecast predicts that after several high profile collapses, the fortunes of offsite manufacturers could be on the rebound- with social housing the key.
In a fast-moving and competitive market, technical excellence alone is not enough. Businesses also need credibility, connections and influence. MPBA membership delivers all three. Chief executive Jackie Maginnis discusses why membership matters.
MMC Ireland has announced the return of its flagship national conference on 5 March 2026 at The Johnstown Estate, Co. Meath. Bringing together the most influential voices in modern methods of construction, offsite manufacturing, digital delivery and the rapidly emerging industrialised construction movement.
Is the construction industry ready to transform – or just talking about it? A recent Trimble-panel discussion hosted by the Offsite Alliance brought together industry experts to explore how offsite construction methods can deliver on the UK’s (very) ambitious housing targets, the value of the “kit of parts” approach and the move to industrialised construction.
With the government agreeing that a sharp surge in housebuilding is required if it is to hit its 1.5 million target, insulation specialist Actis says constructing more offsite homes and increasing the construction workforce will play a key role in helping to meet that goal.
Morgan Sindall Construction’s Eastern Counties business has been appointed by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust to deliver the £15m construction phase of a state-of-the-art Endoscopy Unit at Newmarket Community Hospital.
