It happened to me: Why it’s good to talk about mental health

It happened to me: Why it’s good to talk about mental health

Members share personal experiences from on and off site to raise awareness of real-life issues affecting people working in the industry This year I participated in Movember - an annual event involving growing moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness...

Construction Industry Federation Q3 Economic Outlook

Construction Industry Federation Q3 Economic Outlook

Half of construction companies remain positive about the health of the industry, despite rising material and labour costs Half of construction companies in Ireland remain positive about the health of the industry despite 76 per cent reporting a year-on-year increase...

Addressing the skills gap when faced with a talent puddle

Addressing the skills gap when faced with a talent puddle

What in previous years has been a large talent pool of skilled construction labour, this year has turned into a ‘talent puddle’, says Ferdia White, business director of Dublin-based Hays recruiting agency. Moreover, the skills gap in Ireland’s construction gap is...