The Industry Capability Working Group

Under Housing for All, the Government set up the Industry Capability Working Group to make homebuilding in Ireland faster and more efficient.

• The group brings together experts from Government, universities, and the construction industry.
• Its goal is to improve productivity and encourage innovation in building homes.
• It works with the Modern Methods of Construction Leadership Group and key agencies like:
  • Enterprise Ireland
  • Solas and Education & Training Boards
  • National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI)
  • Approved Housing Bodies
  • Land Development Agency (LDA)
  • National Development Finance Agency

• More use of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) in new homes.
• Apprenticeships up 66% since 2020, helping train more workers.

• Further develop industry skills and training.
• Make more skilled labour available.
• Drive new actions in this plan to reduce construction costs across the sector.

The focus is on making building faster, smarter, and more efficient.