{"id":159603,"date":"2026-02-20T14:21:54","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:21:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=159603"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:21:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T14:21:54","slug":"a-series-of-case-studies-from-mmc-ireland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/mmc-news\/a-series-of-case-studies-from-mmc-ireland\/159603\/","title":{"rendered":"A series of case studies from MMC Ireland"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>This series of case studies from <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mmcireland.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MMC Ireland<\/a> showcases the breadth of expertise across its membership and the strength of Modern Methods of Construction in Ireland<\/h2>\n<p>Bringing together manufacturers, contractors, designers and specialist suppliers, MMC Ireland represents leaders delivering innovative, high-quality and sustainable construction solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/mmc-news\/overnight-success-40-modules-installed-st-vincents-university-hospital\/153392\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">featured projects<\/a> span residential, commercial, education and infrastructure sectors, demonstrating capabilities in modular construction, panelised systems, precast solutions, timber frame, ICF and digitally integrated delivery.<\/p>\n<p>Collectively, they highlight how MMC Ireland members are transforming the way buildings are designed and delivered.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mmcireland.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.mmcireland.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Donegal Mica &amp; Pyrite Redress<\/h3>\n<h4>AMVIC ICF<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_159604\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-159604\" style=\"width: 738px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-159604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.09-300x131.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"738\" height=\"322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.09-300x131.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.09-1024x447.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.09-768x335.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.09-963x420.png 963w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.09-696x304.png 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.09-610x266.png 610w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.09.png 1064w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-159604\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Working closely with structural engineer Noel McGahn of Micah Engineering, Amvic proposed a practical and effective rebuild solution using its Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) system.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In Donegal, a region severely impacted by defective concrete blocks containing mica and pyrite, homeowners face difficult choices about how to rebuild their homes safely and affordably.<\/p>\n<p>This project removed only the damaged external leaf, preserved internal finishes, and integrated upgraded thermal detailing \u2014 achieving structural integrity without requiring the homeowners to vacate.<\/p>\n<p>Working closely with structural engineer Noel McGahn of Micah Engineering, Amvic proposed a practical and effective rebuild solution using its Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) system.<\/p>\n<h3>Bishopslough, Kilkenny<\/h3>\n<h4>AMVIC ICF<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-159605 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.15-300x265.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"627\" height=\"554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.15-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.15-1024x904.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.15-768x678.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.15-476x420.png 476w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.15-696x614.png 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.15-610x539.png 610w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.15.png 1058w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 627px) 100vw, 627px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The collaboration between Amvic ICF and Wallace Contracting at the Bishopslough residential development in Kilkenny showcases a modern approach to tackling construction challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Using Amvic\u2019s insulated concrete form (ICF) system, this project addresses critical industry issues such as labour shortages, the demand for faster build times, and stringent energy performance standards \u2014 all while setting new benchmarks for construction efficiency.<\/p>\n<h5>Build Speed:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Walls for a 50m\u00b2 duplex can be erected in under one week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Thermal Performance:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Reduced U-values and minimised heat loss via insulated EPS panels and a continuous concrete core.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Sion Road, Kilkenny<\/h3>\n<h4>AMVIC ICF<\/h4>\n<p>The Sion Road project involved the construction of a two-storey, open-plan residence with significant structural spans, seamless load-bearing wall integration, and enhanced thermal efficiency.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-159606 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.21-300x98.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"667\" height=\"218\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.21-300x98.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.21-1024x334.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.21-768x250.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.21-1289x420.png 1289w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.21-696x227.png 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.21-1068x348.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.21-610x199.png 610w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.21.png 1338w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The design prioritised a balance between aesthetics and function, featuring expansive interior spaces, reinforced structural components, and robust detailing.<\/p>\n<p>Amvic ICF was selected for its high load-bearing capacity, superior thermal performance, and its ability to integrate seamlessly with engineered components such as RSJs (Rolled Steel Joists), posi-joists, and structural reinforcements.<\/p>\n<h5>Key features:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Long structural spans of 11.1 metres achieved through reinforced roof trusses supported by load-bearing ICF walls.<\/li>\n<li>Efficient vertical and lateral load transfer enabled by engineered wall placement every 5 metres.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Burkeen Dales, Wicklow<\/h3>\n<h4>AMVIC ICF<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-159607 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.29-300x85.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"642\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.29-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.29-1024x292.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.29-768x219.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.29-696x198.png 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.29-1068x304.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.29-610x174.png 610w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.29.png 1194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 642px) 100vw, 642px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Completed in 2025, this ambitious development features 98 residential units, including semi-detached homes, terraces, and community facilities such as a cr\u00e8che.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by Chris Dunne of Burkeen Homes and designed by architect PJ Sutton, Burkeen Dales demonstrates the advantages of Amvic Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF).<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_159608\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-159608\" style=\"width: 725px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-159608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.34-300x132.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"725\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.34-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.34-1024x449.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.34-768x337.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.34-957x420.png 957w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.34-696x305.png 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.34-610x268.png 610w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.34.png 1062w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-159608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">ICF Walls with Brick-Slip Finish: Amvic ICF walls were finished with a brick-slip facade, achieving<br \/>the visual appeal of traditional masonry while delivering superior insulation and durability.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The project required a construction system capable of accommodating complex architectural geometries, stepped terraces, and modern energy standards \u2014 all while adhering to strict timelines. Traditional methods fell short, leading Burkeen Homes to select Amvic ICF as the core building system.<\/p>\n<p>ICF Walls with Brick-Slip Finish: Amvic ICF walls were finished with a brick-slip fa\u00e7ade, achieving the visual appeal of traditional masonry while delivering superior insulation and durability.<\/p>\n<h3>Fox Meadows<\/h3>\n<h4>AMVIC ICF<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-159609 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.40-300x265.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"531\" height=\"469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.40-300x265.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.40-1024x904.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.40-768x678.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.40-476x420.png 476w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.40-696x615.png 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.40-610x539.png 610w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.40.png 1042w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fox Meadows is a residential development comprising 126 high-performance homes, initiated in December 2021 by Clancy Homes.<\/p>\n<p>Designed by GMA and structurally engineered by NJD Consulting Engineers, the project aimed to balance architectural appeal, robust construction quality, and environmental sustainability \u2014 while adhering to a tight schedule and budget.<\/p>\n<p>To achieve these goals, Clancy Homes selected Amvic ICF as the core building solution due to its performance, efficiency, and long-term benefits.<\/p>\n<p>Conventional construction methods, such as timber frame or masonry, struggled to deliver on all these fronts simultaneously. Amvic ICF was chosen as the ideal solution to address these challenges.<\/p>\n<h3>Karls Bande Hotel, D\u00f6beln, Germany<\/h3>\n<h4>VBC<\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-159610 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.45-206x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"323\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.45-206x300.png 206w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.45-288x420.png 288w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.45-610x889.png 610w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.45.png 648w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>VBC manufactured and fitted out 50 hotel bedrooms offsite. The steel-framed modular structure was installed on prepared foundations, with above-ground works completed in only 12 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 40 steel-framed modules were required to construct the hotel, weighing up to 22 tonnes each. These were fully manufactured and fitted out \u2014 including glazing and bespoke external cladding \u2014 at VBC\u2019s European offsite manufacturing centre in Poland.<\/p>\n<p>Steel-framed modules were engineered in-house and factory-fitted with furniture, MEP services, bathrooms, and finishes, with quality control at every stage to deliver guest-ready rooms.<\/p>\n<p>Modular does not mean \u201cone-size-fits-all\u201d \u2014 it means better built, faster, and fully bespoke.<\/p>\n<p>The precision-manufactured modules arrived pre-finished, allowing installation in days with minimal disruption, maximum speed, and perfect alignment.<\/p>\n<p>All 40 modules were delivered and installed within a 7-day window.<\/p>\n<p>Project summary: 40 Modules | 50 Guest Rooms | 2 Storeys<\/p>\n<p>This project showcases everything VBC stands for: quality, speed, design, precision, and value.<\/p>\n<h3>Rathcoole Educate Together School<\/h3>\n<h4>Saint-Gobain &amp; Procon Modular<\/h4>\n<figure id=\"attachment_159612\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-159612\" style=\"width: 649px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-159612\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.56-300x129.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"649\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.56-300x129.png 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.56-1024x442.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.56-768x331.png 768w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.56-974x420.png 974w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.56-696x300.png 696w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.56-610x263.png 610w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Screenshot-2026-02-20-at-14.07.56.png 1062w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 649px) 100vw, 649px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-159612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Using off-site manufacturing ensures speed, efficiency, program and quality and it also greatly helps to reduce waste.greatly helps to reduce waste.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Rathcoole Educate Together School is a newly developed modular building constructed off-site by Procon Modular Ltd at their Laois manufacturing facility.<\/p>\n<h5>The school consists of:<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>7 primary classrooms<\/li>\n<li>2 SEN rooms<\/li>\n<li>2 SET rooms<\/li>\n<li>Principal\u2019s office<\/li>\n<li>Administration offices<\/li>\n<li>Changing rooms<\/li>\n<li>Toilets<\/li>\n<li>Staffroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This project is a strong example of partnership and collaboration, with Saint-Gobain supporting Procon Modular on this and other developments.<\/p>\n<p>Using off-site manufacturing ensures speed, efficiency, programme certainty, and quality, while significantly reducing waste.<\/p>\n<div class=\"mk-custom-module-container\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":159614,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[942],"tags":[464,172727,627,696],"stakeholder_rel_tag":[173097],"contributor_rel_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-159603","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-mmc-news","8":"tag-contributor-profile","9":"tag-featured","10":"tag-modular-construction","11":"tag-offsite-construction","12":"stakeholder_rel_tag-mmc-ireland"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.9 (Yoast SEO v26.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A series of case studies from MMC Ireland | Planning, Building &amp; 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