The Director General of the Construction Industry Federation is warning that the Level 5 restrictions are having a significant impact on house building and he says it is crucial the
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The CIF are collaborating with Government in leading the national response to Covid-19. The initial phase is containment with the objective being to minimise the spread of Covid-19. This is
Any future Government will require a thriving and dynamic construction industry to deliver any promises made during the election, according to the CIF. The reality is that the Irish society
The CIF has welcomed the €2.3 billion housing package and the 24% increase in capital infrastructure funding announced by the Government in the recent Budget. However, the CIF has expressed
According to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), the forthcoming Budget is an opportunity to remove a number of blockages in delivery of essential housing and infrastructure. The CIF has stated
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and the Construction Worker’s Pension Scheme (CWPS) have honoured Paul Fogarty, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. Mr Fogarty was honoured for his outstanding contribution
BSI, the business standards company, has launched a specification for the sharing of health and safety information through a project or asset-life cycle. PAS 1192-6 Specification for collaborative sharing and use
The CIF has welcomed the €115 billion investment in infrastructure announced by Government as a potential ‘game-changer for the construction industry, the economy and Irish society’. The announcement was made
The new range of Cat® wheel material handlers (MH3022, MH3024, MH3026) maintains the Caterpillar purpose-built philosophy for these machines, while reflecting engineering refinements that tailor them more precisely to specific industrial
Budget 2018 – CIF Welcomes Increased Investment in Infrastructure at Critical Time For Irish Economy
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has stated that the measures announced in Budget 2018 will help address the systemic weaknesses in infrastructure investment. Tom Parlon, CIF Director General, stated: “The
The CIF met with the Minister for Finance Pascal Donohoe and Minister for State Michael D’arcy in the Department of Finance this week to chart a way past blockages in the supply
The Construction Industry Federation has stated that economic recovery in the west of Ireland is being undermined by the Government. The representative body is launching it’s ‘Enhancing Ireland’s Infrastructure’ report
The CIF will host its second Women in Construction Breakfast Briefing event #BuildingEquality from 8am to 10am on Tuesday 26th of September at Construction House. This event follows on from the CIF’s very successful
A CIF report, carried out by DKM Economic Consultants, has proposed an urgent and radical overhaul to how infrastructure is delivered in Ireland. The report warned that Ireland’s historically low levels
The CIF has warned that rapidly increasing insurance premiums are adding to the cost of construction. Over the past year, construction companies around Ireland have reported disproportionate increases in Employer
Statement from CIF Director General Tom Parlon. “Whilst a commitment to increase infrastructure investment is welcome; waiting until 2019 to increase investment will consign many of Ireland’s regions to a
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has warned that any withdrawal of the Help-To-Buy (HTB) Scheme will further restrict Ireland’s housing supply and compound the housing crisis. CIF Director General Tom
Despite the levels of construction activity still being relatively low in the south east with a high dependency upon work outside the south east for CIF members in the region,
According to the CIF, its Top 50 Contractors list for 2017 provides us with a unique snapshot of the Irish construction industry. This is an industry that has faced many
With 2016 revenues of €1.05 billion, John Sisk & Sons has come out on top in the CIF’s Top 50 CIF Contractors list for 2017. Jones Engineering Group and BAM
In a speech at the recently-held Sunday Business Post National Infrastructure Summit, CIF Director General Tom Parlon stated that regional imbalances and a prolonged lack of infrastructural investment are significant
The Construction Industry Federation has warned that low levels of infrastructural investment in regional areas will fundamentally undermine Ireland’s economic performance in the next decade. The warning came at the
The CIF has called on the Government to increase infrastructure spending to 4-5% of GDP if the country is to avoid a serious “infrastructure crisis”. The CIF told the Oireachtas
Over 100 men and women attended the Construction Industry Federation’s (CIF) recently-held breakfast briefing on Increasing Female Participation in Construction.
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has responded to Budget 2017, indicating that while it “welcomed” housing measures such as the
Construction Industry Federation advises school leavers to consider a career in construction. “The construction industry is recovering strongly and is worth
Tom O’Brien Construction Ltd, members of the South East Branch of the Construction Industry Federation, are currently involved in an
The CAO Change of Mind application closed on 1st July, causing the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) to urge graduates to consider a career in construction.
With the deadline for the CAO Change of Mind application closing on 1st July, the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) advises
The Construction Industry Federation welcomes extra capital expenditure outlined in the Government’s Summer Economic Statement. Director General, Tom Parlon stated: “Increased
CIF Director General, Tom Parlon, had welcomed strong employment growth in the construction industry but warned that certain construction sectors
The Construction Industry Federation, in conjunction with the Cork Foundation and Re-Imagine Cork plan to renew Cork City Centre with several regeneration
The Director General of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), Tom Parlon, has welcomed the signing of the Construction Contracts Act
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has called on the next Government to create a Minister for Infrastructure and Construction to
As the date for General Election 2016 is announced for Friday 26th February, the CIF (Construction Industry Federation) is calling
The announcement yesterday evening (Thursday) by Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly that he is to reduce levies for construction
Some 20,000 new jobs could be created in the construction sector if the government was to implement a series of
The CIF is constantly looking for ways of bringing new information and innovations to our members. One area which looks
Department of Social Protection and CIF launch campaign to help unemployed construction workers return to work A new campaign aimed
Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has appointed Rhonda Doyle as the new
CUBIC’s modular mindset and product adaptability have made them an acknowledged supplier of enclosure solutions for switchboards within any industry.
The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Energy has announced the launch of a new call for proposals, inviting submissions for key
Movember is the world’s leading men’s health charity. We focus in the areas of mental health & suicide prevention, prostate
The Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) has launched a consultation on Gas Networks Ireland’s Development Plan as critical infrastructure
The Government has given the green light to the Green Public Procurement Strategy and Action Plan, titled “Buying Greener: Green
Transition year and senior cycle students at Piper’s Hill College in Naas recently completed Safe Pass training, a crucial milestone
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has welcomed the Government’s approval to implement
Irish Rail has expressed concerns regarding a significant housing development planned for Gort, particularly due to its close proximity to
In a recent development, the longstanding dispute among Walls Construction shareholders over a proposed “growth share scheme” has been resolved
The recent modifications to the tractor driver licence category in Ireland, specifically the ‘W’ category, are causing a stir within
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has unveiled the results of its groundbreaking survey, marking the most extensive analysis to date
In a collaborative effort between the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and TASC, a prominent economic and social think-tank in
In the face of a challenging year for the construction industry, McLaughlin & Harvey, a prominent construction group in the
The Commercial Court recently heard arguments regarding Walls Construction’s proposed growth share scheme, which aims to retain key personnel and
Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works (OPW), Mr. Patrick O’Donovan T.D., delivered an opening statement
The Construction Industry Federation’s Quarter 1 Outlook Survey reveals positive trends in turnover and employment for the construction sector. Surveying
As the Chair of the Northern Ireland Assembly Infrastructure Committee and Northern Ireland’s Minister for Infrastructure outline their priorities, completion
Irish Housing Projects face more rigorous environmental regulations compared to their counterparts in the UK, adding an additional financial hurdle
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