Ireland is now offering courses in 3D printing construction, with the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk announcing monthly courses in Advanced Construction Technologies. The courses, which include 3D concrete printing, will run throughout 2025, with a fully certified programme to follow later this year.
The move comes after the success of Ireland’s first 3D concrete printed homes at Grange Close in Dundalk, which received widespread national and international media attention. The housing development was the result of a partnership between the Louth & Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB), Louth County Council, Irish construction technology company Harcourt Technologies (HTL), construction firm Roadstone, and Harcourt Architects.
AMTCE was set up by Martin O’Brien, CEO of the LMETB, and was the first to introduce training for 3D concrete printing (3DCP) on the island of Ireland. Martin O’Brien said, “As the construction industry faces the dual challenges of an ageing workforce and declining interest among the younger generation, LMETB takes a proactive stance in addressing these issues through training focused on 3DCP technology.”
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They are addressing these issues through training. The Grange Close project is an example of what can be achieved when forward-thinking ideas and collaborative efforts come together.
Construction of the three houses began in May 2024 and was completed in November 2024, reducing normal construction timelines by 35%.
Gerard Smith, director of AMTCE, said “Close to 200 people have already attended our 3D concrete printing courses to date and now the global success of the Grange Close project has increased demand yet again. In 2025, they are running monthly two-day courses, providing an overview of this technology and aimed at busy contractors, tradespeople, architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and those working in other construction-related or additive manufacturing roles.
An educationally certified programme in 3D concrete printing is due to be launched later in 2025 and it will be the first step towards a fulfilling, exciting and well-paid career in this area for many.
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AMTCE was established by LMETB in 2021 and supported by SOLAS and Enterprise Ireland to deliver hands-on skills-oriented training to underpin the transition of Irish enterprise to industry 4.0 based operations, with a focus on construction, manufacturing, cybersecurity, pharma, food and drink, and engineering. For more information, visit www.amtce.ie.
The Grange Close project has been a significant success.
It was completed quickly.
