Insight
Pictured above is CIF Director of Housing, Planning & Development Conor O’Connell Residential construction operates within fixed-price realities says Conor O’Connell, CIF Director of Housing, Planning & Development. He considers the need for greater stability,...
Pictured above is CIF director Paul Sheridan Paul Sheridan, Construction Industry Federation Director of Main Contracting, on building through uncertainty As we celebrate the publication of the annual Top 50 Contractors for 2026, the sector finds itself navigating a...
Pictured above is CIF Director of Specialist Contracting Denise Tuffy Following the publication of the 2026 CIF Top 50 Contractors, Construction Industry Federation Director of Specialist Contracting Denise Tuffy considers the resilience and adaptability of Ireland’s...
Ireland does not lack funding, capability or demand to build, says Stephen McCarthy, CIF President and owner managing director of Astra Construction Services Ltd in Cork. He believes a greater sense of urgency is needed across the system Ireland’s construction...
Ireland’s construction sector is entering a period of intense activity and transformation. Output is rising, and there is a renewed national focus on delivering critical infrastructure and housing. This year’s Top 50 Contractors edition of Construction magazine,...
Pictured above are LtoR: John Grogan, Kirby Group Engineering; Andrew Brownlee, CEO of CIF; Stephen McCabe, Jones Engineering and Adrian Corcoran, Walls. All photos by Maura Hickey The CIF Top 50 Contractors 2026 launch is brought to you by: Ireland’s largest...
This special edition of Construction magazine, featuring the 2026 CIF Top 50 Contractors, goes beyond the rankings. While the figures provide a valuable benchmark, this edition is ultimately about recognising the industry’s wider impact and celebrating the people...
Pictured above is FlexManager founder George Curley speaking at the 2026 National Irish Safety Organisation (NISO) Health and Safety Conference & Trade Exhibition Commercial partnership As FlexManager marks 15 years in business in 2026, the Ireland-founded company...
In every edition of CIF Construction magazine, we strive to do more than report on projects, policy, and progress. We look to capture the momentum shaping the future of Ireland’s built environment, and showcase the people leading that charge. Across the pages of our...
Pictured above is an example of MH International's temporary bridging works Commercial partnership When planning for upcoming construction works, timing is everything - especially when it comes to the integration of temporary works. Despite performing a critical role...
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