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The annual health and safety edition of Construction magazine, published in October, provides us with a valuable opportunity to highlight one of the cornerstones of the industry. This year’s issue is published in conjunction with the CIF’s Construction Safety...
AIDAN PRIESTLEY gets the latest on modern construction skills from Damien Henehan, Assistant Principal of the Construction and Green Skills Unit at the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science In the rapidly evolving world of...
Commercial partnership: Crowe On 1 May 2024 the deadline passed for agreeing a repayment plan with Revenue for tax debt through the warehousing scheme. If your business owes money to Revenue, you didn’t agree to a repayment schedule with Revenue, and you aren't yet...
The Construction Industry Federation and its constituent member body, Irish Home Builders’ Association, have welcomed the publication of the draft National Planning Framework. The National Planning Framework is the top tier of planning policy in Ireland and is...
CIF Head of Learning and Development Conor Greham considers how education and training remain crucial for sustaining progress and achieving excellence within the industry Education is the cornerstone of a skilled, safe and efficient workforce. Our training programmes...
As we approach the Government’s 2025 budget statement, September presents an important time in which the federation is fully focused on highlighting the needs of the industry. Our budget submission, presented to Government, sets out the industry’s recommendations...
CIF Director of Housing, Planning and Development Conor O’Connell outlines the current state of play for planning reform As every builder will testify, planning is one of the most difficult issues they are facing now. Some of the recent exposure of builders being...
CIF Director of Main Contracting Paul Sheridan examines the threats and opportunities around economic growth The greatest threat to the future growth of Ireland’s economy and construction industry is the lack of critical infrastructure. If we don’t get critical...
CIF Director of Specialist Contracting Denise Tuffy highlights the significant role that Ireland's Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) sector plays in the industry. Being well represented among this year’s Top 50 Contractors this sector is a good example of what can...
Congratulations to all of the CIF Top 50 Contractors 2024 who are the driving force behind many of the new and continuing projects underway in Ireland this year. The construction industry continues to succeed, excel and push boundaries. As a vital cog in the Irish...
