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Joanne Treacy is the Construction Industry Federation's Director for the southern and eastern regions As Ireland faces the challenges of a growing population and evolving economic demands, infrastructure delivery emerges as the top priority for the next 12 months and...
Sean Downey is the Construction Industry Federation's Director of Safety, Education and Training As we head into 2025, the aim is to take stock of the initiatives we've run so far, assess their impact, and decide what comes next. There's a growing narrative that while...
Justin Molly is the Construction Industry Federation's Director of the Western, Midland and Northern Region The construction industry in Ireland is currently navigating a dual reality: a booming demand for housing and infrastructure but significant barriers slowing...
Jean Winters is the Construction Industry Federation's Director of Industrial Relations & Employment Services In 2025, discussions will continue at the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) between the Mechanical Engineering & Building Services Contractors...
Meabh Smith is the Construction Industry Federation's Director of Communications As we enter 2025, the new year offers a renewed energy to build on the momentum of our communications. Addressing the housing crisis and infrastructure gaps have remained central to CIF’s...
Conor O’Connell is the Construction Industry Federation's director of housing, planning and development As always with housing supply issues it is difficult to predict with certainty. Several government schemes such as Help to But, First Home Scheme, AHB Cost Rental,...
The construction industry has grounds for increased positivity in 2025 as the domestic economy continues to expand. While growth in the Irish domestic economy has been robust, infrastructure deficits are becoming more and more evident in areas such as housing, water...
People often see the beginning of a new year as a fresh start, usually leading with their health, and you will certainly see gym memberships increase around this time. Along with physical health, your financial health is an important aspect of your overall health and...
The start of the new year provides an opportunity to assess the priorities that lie ahead for the construction sector, allowing us to define our objectives and set the direction for our members and the industry in the year to come. As we enter 2025, I am delighted to...
Welcome to the first edition of Construction magazine for 2025. We begin the new year on a note of optimism and with a desire for continued productivity and advancement across all sectors of the industry. In this issue, CIF Director General Hubert Fitzpatrick looks...
