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New voices in construction: Ellie Boyle

New voices in construction: Ellie Boyle

Ellie Boyle, 17, is the winner of the CIF’s 2023 ‘Constructing Your Future’ schools competition. She is pictured above, being presented with first prize in the Construction Industry Federation competition by Dermot Gildea, Chairman of CIF Donegal Branch, MBC Building...

Career transitions for the new generation of construction talent

Career transitions for the new generation of construction talent

Aidan Priestley discovers more about the CIF’s School Partnership Programme and how member companies are supporting younger industry talent Carl Smiley, a 15-year-old Transition Year student, recently spent a week immersing himself in the Irish construction industry...

Ambition building: Construction Industry Federation Annual Report

Ambition building: Construction Industry Federation Annual Report

Following the release of the CIF's Annual Report 2023, outlining a review of activities to support members and its work across the wider construction sector, AIDAN PRIESTLEY talks to some of the federation's leadership team to consider the year just gone and what's to...

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 2024: Looking forward with renewed resolve

Construction industry 2024: Looking forward with renewed resolve

CIF Director General, Hubert Fitzpatrick reflects on how partnerships and collaborative efforts will be the key to achieving success As we look back over the key developments in the sector over 2023, it was a year when the industry began to find a steadier footing...

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