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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...
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...
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...
The April edition of Construction magazine is published in conjunction with the IHBA Housebuilding Summit. Taking place on April 8 in Croke Park, Dublin, this annual gathering is now in its sixth year. This year’s event will endeavour to consider how, over the coming...
Sean Downey is the Construction Industry Federation's Director of Safety, Education and Training As we progress into 2025, the construction sector stands at a crossroads, with both challenges and opportunities defining the path forward. My primary focus in the coming...
Navigating professional and personal challenges with poise, vision and courage Susan McGarry, Ecocem Global’s Director of Public Affairs and Sustainability, shares her inspirational journey Susan McGarry has always been a dreamer with a mission. A self-described...
Ahead of the CIF’s biggest International Women’s Day summit yet, Director General Hubert Fitzpatrick salutes those encouraging diversity and blazing a trail for the future of the industry March is an important time in the construction industry’s calendar when we...
The March edition of Construction allows us to tip a hard hat to those who encourage and contribute to equality and inclusion within the industry. Our annual women in construction issue is a collaboration with the Construction Industry Federation’s International...
