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Creating a more inclusive construction sector requires ongoing commitment, visible leadership and meaningful opportunities for everyone to thrive.
Across the industry, CIF members are championing diversity, supporting underrepresented groups, promoting inclusive workplaces and investing in initiatives that improve access and participation. From diversity accreditations and industry partnerships to mentoring programmes and women in engineering initiatives, these efforts are helping to build a sector that reflects and supports the communities it serves.
Highlights include:
🎊 Ardmac reported that women make up 75% of the team for its new data centre project in Linz, Austria, including leading roles in management, engineering and delivery. The company also reported that women represent 22% of its overall workforce.
🎊 Clonmel Enterprises achieved Silver Investors in Diversity reaccreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. The recognition reflects its continued work to embed equality, diversity and inclusion across the business.
🎊 Representatives of Collen’s DEI Committee attended the Pride at Work Ireland Conference 2026. As a Pride at Work partner, Collen joined discussions on creating more inclusive and supportive workplaces.
🎊 D/RES highlighted its sponsorship of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open 2026. The company celebrated the tournament’s role in raising the profile of women’s golf, bringing communities together and inspiring future participants.
🎊 Members of Dornan’s EHS team attended an evening with Oprah Winfrey in Dublin exploring leadership, resilience and self-awareness. The company linked the discussion to National Inclusion and Diversity Week, highlighting empathy, different perspectives and stronger connections between colleagues.
🎊 Glanua co-sponsored a Women in Construction Ireland networking event in Galway. Speaker Anne Marie Lynch shared career lessons on resilience, ambition, building networks and supporting others in the industry.
🎊 Kirby profiled former female bursary recipient Rosangela Condori Chavez, now an Electrical Project Engineer, as applications opened for the 2026 scheme. The programme combines financial support, paid placements and mentoring to help women enter engineering careers.
🎊 Park Developments highlighted its sponsorship of Hockey ID in Ireland following a tournament at Lisnagarvey. The post called for more opportunities to participate in the sport and celebrated athletes working towards national-team selection.
🎊 Ward & Burke joined Women in Construction Ireland to support inclusion and career opportunities across the sector. The company highlighted opportunities to learn from peers and encourage more women into construction and engineering.
🎊 Winthrop sponsored the Engineers Ireland Women in Engineering Society Annual Conference, with ten colleagues attending discussions on careers, leadership and inclusion. Regional Planning Lead Celia Garcia González also hosted an interactive session on project planning.