Industry 5.0: We are now entering the era where technology and human skill will collaborate, not compete

Digitalisation is no longer a future ambition, it’s the present force transforming Ireland’s construction sector. Across every discipline, technology is helping us work smarter, deliver faster, and build better. It’s turning the dial on productivity, which is...

Building smarter: How digital innovation is transforming Ireland’s construction sector

Pictured at the CIF’s Digital Construction Summit 2025 in October is Denise Tuffy, CIF Director for Specialist Contracting; Andrew Brownlee, CIF CEO; Emer Higgins, Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment at the Department of Public...

How to empower SMEs and micro enterprises to overcome the challenges of becoming digitally enabled

Digitalisation is reshaping Ireland’s construction industry. From how projects are designed to how information is shared and managed, technology is becoming a fundamental part of how the sector operates. For many small and micro construction businesses, however, that...

How to tackle the challenges of technology and digital transformation in the latest edition of Construction magazine – out now

We are delighted to bring 2025, the CIF’s 90th anniversary year, to a close with this special edition of Construction, which delves into how technology and digital construction are transforming the industry. In October, the federation successfully hosted its Digital...

Smarter control for projects: Optimising heat pump systems with Grant

Pictured above is the Grant Aerona Smart Controller Commercial partnership As the Irish construction sector adapts to more stringent energy performance requirements, the focus is increasingly shifting to the role of controls in maximising efficiency. For builders,...

Building Ireland’s future: Walls Construction at 75

Commercial partnership Walls Construction has been shaping the nation’s landscape since 1950. Celebrating its 75th birthday in 2025, it is recognised today as one of Ireland’s leading construction companies renowned for its commitment to quality, excellence and...

Driving digital transformation: How BIM and digital technology are shaping construction within Walls Construction

Commercial partnership As construction projects become more complex, with shorter timelines and more vigorous sustainability targets, the industry must constantly seek smarter ways of working and against this background, digital technology is no longer 'nice to have'...

If it was up to me: John Egan

John Egan is the CIF’s Executive for Safety, Health and Skills. One of his key objectives is to develop and deliver safety and health policies and initiatives for the construction sector. His primary role is to provide support for Sean Downey, Director of Safety,...

The campaign for a safer, more inclusive future in construction

When it comes to safe industry practices Sean Downey, CIF Director for Health & Safety, Education, Training & Skills, has sights set on the entire supply chain In 2025, the construction industry faces a crucial challenge: how to make safety culture truly...

Building momentum: In conversation with the Construction Industry Federation’s new CEO Andrew Brownlee

When Andrew Brownlee stepped into the role of CEO at the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) on October 1, he brought with him a deep understanding of Ireland’s economic landscape, and a clear sense of the pivotal role construction plays in shaping it. With...