Trimble ProjectSight puts digital project management into everyone’s hands

Commercial partnership For years, small and mid-size contractors have viewed project management tools as luxuries, either too expensive or too disruptive for anyone without a dedicated IT department. Now, Trimble’s ProjectSight solution changes this, placing powerful...

Former naval officer Marie Gleeson on changing the system through sustainable leadership cultures

Marie Gleeson, a former naval officer and the founder of NavMar Leadership, brings more than two decades of operational leadership experience to her work supporting organisations in developing high-performing teams and sustainable leadership cultures. Having spent 21...

Another sold-out Construction Industry Federation International Women’s Day Summit sets the bar for 2026

The construction sector has spoken and once again, the IWD event is sold out. On Friday, March 6, the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) brings the industry together at Johnstown House Estate, for its flagship International Women’s Day Summit, now firmly...

Spring 2026: Sustainability initiatives from the Construction Industry Federation membership

From climate leadership and circular economy innovation to workforce inclusion and community partnerships, CIF members continue to demonstrate measurable ESG progress across the sector. Recent LinkedIn updates highlight practical action on decarbonisation,...

Taking action together: Diverse voices within the construction industry can lead to better discussions and decisions

International Women’s Day on March 8 is a moment to underscore the leadership required to drive real progress, and stepping into my first as CEO of the federation, that responsibility has never felt more immediate. With Ireland facing the complex challenge of...

The power of mentorship, female leadership and women who build in the latest edition of Construction magazine – out now

The March edition of Construction magazine gives us the opportunity to shine a worthy spotlight on women in construction. We are delighted to publish this special issue in collaboration with the CIF’s annual International Women’s Day (IWD) gathering, an event that has...

Strengthening confidence in Ireland’s building control system: Women in construction are actively leading forward

Pictured above is Jennifer Mills of the NBCMSO promoting compliance at the National Ploughing Championships Commercial partnership The construction industry in Ireland is evolving, and women are increasingly shaping its direction at every level. A strong example of...

Discover the CIF industry playbook for a new year in the latest edition of Construction magazine – out now

We send a warm welcome to our readers and supporters as we publish the first edition of Construction magazine in 2026. In this issue, we highlight some of the priorities and innovative plans of members working within Ireland’s built environment and construction...

Collen announces appointment of new Chief Executive Officer

Commercial partnership Collen, one of Ireland’s longest-established family-owned businesses, has announced the appointment of Mark McGreevy as Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 1810, Collen is an eighth-generation, family-owned construction business with a...

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...