Events
The past 18 months have been nothing like we ever expected. While the construction industry is now experiencing a major rebound and ramping up of activity, it is impossible to say what the new normal will look like. Changes to the sector will have to be made with many...
A leading estate agency has said around 525,000 houses will need to be built in Ireland over the next 15 years. Addressing the challenges and opportunities in the housing market Marian Finnegan, Managing Director at Sherry FitzGerald, said that despite the doom and...
Delegates at the CIF 2021 International Women's Day webinar spoke about what it’s like to be a woman working in the construction industry. They discussed why they chose to enter an industry dominated by men, as well as the obstacles and the opportunities that exist in...
Addressing gender balance and creating ‘real world partnerships are key to developing young industry talent post-Covid. Professor David Fitzpatrick, president of Technological University of Dublin, said creating access for all was of great importance. Professor...
This year’s IHBA Housebuilding Summit convened an impressive range of speakers that brought together politicians, construction industry experts, academia and the commercial sector to share their expertise on one of the most important and arduous tasks facing Ireland -...
Over a thousand people tuned in to listen to a host of speakers - the majority of which were women - for the CIF’s 2021 International Women’s Day conference. Entitled ‘Building Equality in Construction’ and proudly brandishing the theme of this year’s International...
A rapid post-Covid recovery is expected but the industry faces three major challenges as it emerges from the pandemic. The widespread adoption of data and digitalisation, carbon reduction and the adoption of Modern Methods of Construction can also be areas of...
