OHLA Ireland’s Post

I am thrilled to share my recent involvement in discussions about Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) training for MMC Ireland and LOETB - National Construction Training Campus, Mount Lucas. In today's rapidly evolving construction industry, embracing innovation and cutting-edge techniques is crucial. MMC represents the future, offering sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions that can revolutionise how we build our homes and infrastructure. During our discussions, we explored various aspects of MMC training, including: Skill Development: Enhancing the skillset of our workforce to master MMC technologies. Curriculum Integration: Integrating MMC training into educational programs to prepare the next generation of construction professionals. Collaboration: Fostering partnerships between industry stakeholders, educational institutions, and training providers to ensure a seamless transition to MMC. Sustainability: Promoting environmentally friendly construction practices to build a greener and more sustainable future. T3 Training & Development are excited to be part of this initiative that aims to reshape the construction landscape in Ireland. It's not just about embracing change; it's about leading it and ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future for our industry. A big thankyou to MMC Ireland and LOETB for inviting me and allowing me to be involved. #Construction #MMC #Training #Innovation #Sustainability #BuildingTheFuture #Ireland #LOETB #MMCIRELAND #ModernMethodsOfConstruction

Market activity in the Midlands region in the second quarter of 2024 remains subdued as it struggles to recover from the numerous recent worldwide events that have contributed to the economic downturn in the UK as a whole, as well as the ongoing financial turmoil of Birmingham and Nottingham City Councils. Gleeds continues to support the Department for Education in delivering new schools and colleges across the Midlands as part of its national framework, as well as working with local authorities such as Warwickshire County Council on the delivery of seven schools via the SCAPE framework. Public sector clients are procuring their consultants more than ever via several frameworks open to them to speed up their programmes and avoid the need to tender to the market competitively. SCAPE is a prime example of this, where project teams can be built quickly and efficiently by a lead consultant. For more insight into the local market, read my Midlands update in the latest Gleeds Market Report: https://lnkd.in/enUuErVF  #UKconstruction #construction #digitalconstruction #gleedsdigital 

Contractors can expect a prosperous year in 2024 as government spending on the education sector continues to rise, The Glenigan Construction Forecast predicts a 13% increase in education project starts, valued at £5.82 billion. Read the full article here https://lnkd.in/enxvpWNY At Eclipse Procurement, we have experience working with Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR 2015), which govern public sector spend. We've successfully procured frameworks for prestigious institutions like Royal Holloway University and University of Cambridge. Additionally, we've contributed to major infrastructure projects like HS2. Our expertise in the education and public sector makes us the ideal partner for your procurement needs. #EducationSector #PublicProcurement #PCR2015

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Schools usually have many objectives they would like to achieve with their buildings and sites. To achieve these objectives, projects need to be planned and implemented. School Development Plans provide a way of doing this: https://lnkd.in/g-h7ph5P #schooldevelopmentplans #educationinfrastructure #schoolfacilities

Green Skills – Introduction to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) Fully Funded courses at Weymouth College - Empowering the housing sector with tools to support challenges facing the construction industry (LSIF) As a country we are continuing to fail to meet build targets, leaving many families living in temporary accommodation, unfit or unsuitable accommodation. Much of this delay is considered to be driven by build cost inflation, planning delays, nutrient neutrality and other factors. Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) is regularly raised as an opportunity for the residential sector to learn from lessons of modern methods of construction that excel in the retail, health and education sector.  So why has MMC not provided the same benefits in the housing sector.      Keen to delve into how MMC could benefit the housing sector, Weymouth College will be offering a two-day, fully-funded course for housing sector clients and stakeholders to gain a better understanding of the MMC approach, learning from those who have been delivering MMC homes for social housing providers and helping to develop a greater awareness of MMC for the residential sector.  Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eArXpJNj

In light of the recent developments pertaining to #RAAC, we would like to put a spotlight on The LHC Modular Buildings (MB2) framework, which covers the design, supply, and installation of permanent, refurbished, and the hire of #temporary #modularbuildings for education buildings such as schools, nurseries, and universities. We set high standards for companies to be appointed to our #frameworks. This ensures our partners procure high-quality products and services at the best price, in balance with their other objectives for the local economy, communities, and the environment. Let's take a look at this brilliant case study by one of our suppliers Premier Modular, appointed on the MB2 framework: The Douay Martyrs Catholic School (Secondary) in Ickenham, which has over 1,500 students, was undergoing an extensive refurbishment, part of which included a new single-storey modular annex. #Decant teaching facilities were required to keep the school fully operational and minimise disruption to education while the main #schoolbuilding was being refurbished. Premier Modular was awarded the contract to supply the decant classrooms under a rental arrangement. Limited space on site meant that the best location for this accommodation was on top of the new modular extension. This involved installation of the #temporaryfacilities while the permanent building was under construction. In total, 36 bespoke modules were installed on this highly constrained school site. By providing the #decantfacilities under a bespoke rental arrangement, the Department for Education was able to provide the best possible learning environment for Douay Martyrs’ pupils during the school redevelopment. The LHC MB2 framework can provide the expertise to deliver temporary classrooms to schools affected by the #RAAC problem. To learn more about MB2, click here:-https://lnkd.in/en53sy7T. If you would like to speak to a member of our team for more information, then please click here: - https://lnkd.in/ee5yiy7m #procurement #publicsector #education #schools #publicbuildings

This is a major step forward as these courses are essential to a range of activities in the building industry so competent people can increase their practical knowledge and learn more skills with modern technology and this will help them become effective leaders with present day building systems and strategies

Good news! In response to critical and proven skills needs in the #construction/ #built #environment sector and for professionals seeking #skills in #innovation, #digital adoption, #sustainability and modern methods of construction (#MMC) new courses were developed and will be delivered by University of Galway in the 2024 - 2025 academic year. For more information please see below document shared by Jamie Goggins