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The value of mentoring and how to elevate the next generation Ormonde Construction Limited Chartered Quantity Surveyor Lisa O’Shea started in the construction industry as a plasterer 25 years ago and is now chairperson for the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland...
Future disruption in the concrete industry, sustainability and the power of female mentorship “There is going to be a major shift in how we build our buildings and infrastructure over the next decade,” says Susan McGarry, Ecocem Ireland’s Managing Director. And as one...
'Thinking cognitively to solve problems is essential to the industry’s success and this is where women can excel' “The construction industry has been under pressure to become more efficient and adopt new technologies to improve the flow of information and construction...
‘Dream big, start small … but most of all start’ As the industry grows and strives to address issues like climate change, housing and infrastructure, more and more women are applying for construction roles. That’s according to Suir Engineering Limited’s Human...
I am honoured and pleased to be selected for the role of CIF President. I understand it to be one of great privilege for my family and the company I represent, Dornan Engineering. The challenges that exist within the industry and the efforts that are required by the...
At the CIF’s International Women’s Day Event in March 2022, it was suggested there could be many women who had worked in the construction sector in the past and may be amenable to returning to the sector and filling some of the gaps that are present, writes Liz...
Welcome to this month’s edition of Construction magazine. In the run-up to the CIF’s International Women’s Day Conference on March 8, we’re focusing on celebrating the achievements and contributions of women working within the sector, while also acknowledging there is...
She talks to Construction magazine about changing perceptions and encouraging new faces into construction “When I took up the mantle as MBCA President, there was an article written about my Presidency and it was titled 'Finding your Tribe' - but they had omitted to...
In the latest issue of Construction magazine, we look back at some of the highlights of the year and ahead to what lies in store for the industry in 2023. After what has been a year of steady progress across all sectors following a period of covid uncertainties and...
Breedon Group Plc is a leading construction materials group operating in over 350 locations across Ireland and Great Britain. The company produces essential materials that make a fundamental difference to the everyday lives of people everywhere. For the first six...
