Insight
Members share personal experiences from on and off site to raise awareness of real-life issues affecting people working in the industry I’d like to begin my safety moment by referring to the famous Manhattan black and white skyline picture ‘Lunch atop a Skyscraper’...
CIF Director of Housing, Planning and Development Conor O’Connell outlines the current state of play for planning reform As every builder will testify, planning is one of the most difficult issues they are facing now. Some of the recent exposure of builders being...
CIF Director of Main Contracting Paul Sheridan examines the threats and opportunities around economic growth The greatest threat to the future growth of Ireland’s economy and construction industry is the lack of critical infrastructure. If we don’t get critical...
CIF Director of Specialist Contracting Denise Tuffy highlights the significant role that Ireland's Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) sector plays in the industry. Being well represented among this year’s Top 50 Contractors this sector is a good example of what can...
Congratulations to all of the CIF Top 50 Contractors 2024 who are the driving force behind many of the new and continuing projects underway in Ireland this year. The construction industry continues to succeed, excel and push boundaries. As a vital cog in the Irish...
The launch of this year’s CIF Top 50 Contractors is a moment to celebrate the depth and durability of the construction industry in Ireland. Through collective engagement across the sector and its associated partners we can truly harness that strength and vitality....
The CIF Top 50 Contractors edition is a highlight of Construction magazine’s published offerings throughout the year. Showcasing the strength, depth and skill of this mighty industry, we are delighted to feature the people and projects that exemplify quality,...
Pictured above Paul Griffin at work on some ornate plastering In a milestone year, master plasterer Paul Griffin shares a fascinating insight into the skill and sentiment of heritage preservation Plastering runs in Griffin family DNA. Paul Griffin grew up surrounded...
CONSTRUCTION MAGAZINE GOES BEHIND THE SCENES OF A MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT Project Name: Dunkettle Interchange Location: Co. Cork Sector: Civil Engineering Main Contractor: Sisk Sub-Contractors: Murphy International, Banagher Concrete, Fibro Menard, Shay Murtagh...
Waterford’s North Quays works flagship urban regeneration project represents a major investment in infrastructure for the region and county, pictured above Joanne Treacy, Director of the Southern Region at the CIF, describes how the industry is transforming the...
