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CIF Director for the Western and Midland Region Justin Molloy says a shortage of infrastructure and a planning system plagued by uncertainty lies at the heart of Ireland’s housing crisis Ireland’s housing and infrastructure crisis is no secret, but are we truly...
As the CIF heralds 90 years as the voice of the industry, Director General Hubert Fitzpatrick reflects on the federation’s long-standing belief that every part of Ireland deserves the opportunity to prosper Ninety years ago, in a modest meeting room on Dawson Street...
Welcome to the May edition of Construction magazine. In this very special issue we send a heartfelt and huge congratulations to the Construction Industry Federation on reaching its 90th anniversary this month. We tip hats to all those who have helped shape the...
Commercial partnership HSS Hire Group PLC is pleased to have reached an agreement with Chadwicks Group whereby parent company Grafton Group plc will acquire HSS Hire Ireland. Chadwicks’ investment in HSS Hire Ireland will enable the next stage of its development as it...
Commercial partnership Designed by Burke-Kennedy Doyle Architects and constructed by Walls Construction, the Grand Canal Harbour development is a large-scale mixed-use project in Dublin 8. This ambitious development comprises 596 apartments spread across four...
Michael Kelleher is the outgoing chairperson of the Irish Home Builders Association (IHBA). He offers insight into the impact of planning and infrastructure policies when it comes to putting roofs over heads It is very evident that 2025 is a pivotal year for our...
Commercial partnership The University of Limerick on-campus accommodation boasts 2,700 bedrooms, 1,500 of which are ensuite. Located on 330 hectares of beautiful parkland campus and just 10 minutes from the city centre, the Fáilte Ireland Accredited serviced...
Michael Prenty is the incoming chairperson of the Irish Home Builders Association (IHBA) and Director of Residential Operations at Ballymore Group. Ready to take on the responsibility of guiding the industry through a challenging period, he believes there is potential...
Kate Rhatigan, design and policy director at Winterbrook, examines the shortage in zoned and serviced land restraining the industry and outlines the key policy priorities needed Land is the foundation of housing delivery, yet Ireland lacks enough zoned and serviced...
The 2024 housing completion figure of 30,330 residential units was significantly below expectations. There is a growing sense of concern and frustration with all housebuilders, as they attempt to scale up to deliver much-needed housing for Ireland. In a recent Irish...
