A Co Cavan man believes local construction companies can play a pivotal role in driving innovation in the sector.
The O'Reilly group has evolved from a family business since 1939 to a leading precast concrete manufacturer.
The group designs, manufactures and installs structural and architectural precast frames for residential, commercial and industrial projects.
The local firm recently hosted an event day with Skillnet MMC Accelerate at its facility in Kingscourt.
Skillnet MMC Accelerate is a nationally funded upskilling initiative, which focuses on the skills and the talent needed to support the increased adoption of modern methods of construction.
Business development director of O'Reilly precast, Darragh O'Reilly says it's about helping the industry, particularly SMES to move from traditional building to a more modernised, sustainable and productive system.
Jodie Curran has been speaking with Darragh O'Reilly and Dr. Alan Hore: Director, Construction IT Alliance (CitA) & Skillnet MMC Accelerate.
