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Pictured above is CIF Director of Housing, Planning & Development Conor O’Connell Residential construction operates within fixed-price realities says Conor O’Connell, CIF Director of Housing, Planning & Development. He considers the need for greater stability,...
Pictured above is CIF director Paul Sheridan Paul Sheridan, Construction Industry Federation Director of Main Contracting, on building through uncertainty As we celebrate the publication of the annual Top 50 Contractors for 2026, the sector finds itself navigating a...
Pictured above is CIF Director of Specialist Contracting Denise Tuffy Following the publication of the 2026 CIF Top 50 Contractors, Construction Industry Federation Director of Specialist Contracting Denise Tuffy considers the resilience and adaptability of Ireland’s...
Ireland does not lack funding, capability or demand to build, says Stephen McCarthy, CIF President and owner managing director of Astra Construction Services Ltd in Cork. He believes a greater sense of urgency is needed across the system Ireland’s construction...
Ireland’s construction sector is entering a period of intense activity and transformation. Output is rising, and there is a renewed national focus on delivering critical infrastructure and housing. This year’s Top 50 Contractors edition of Construction magazine,...
This special edition of Construction magazine, featuring the 2026 CIF Top 50 Contractors, goes beyond the rankings. While the figures provide a valuable benchmark, this edition is ultimately about recognising the industry’s wider impact and celebrating the people...
In every edition of CIF Construction magazine, we strive to do more than report on projects, policy, and progress. We look to capture the momentum shaping the future of Ireland’s built environment, and showcase the people leading that charge. Across the pages of our...
Pictured above is an example of MH International's temporary bridging works Commercial partnership When planning for upcoming construction works, timing is everything - especially when it comes to the integration of temporary works. Despite performing a critical role...
Commercial partnership Rework has become one of the most expensive, demoralising and avoidable challenges facing the AECO sector today. As projects grow in scale and complexity, the cracks caused by disconnected data, siloed teams and outdated coordination practices...
The Irish housing system is entering another phase of reform. Government has introduced new initiatives aimed at accelerating delivery, including the Housing Activation Office, changes to planning rules and the recommendations of the Accelerating Infrastructure...
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