CIF News
CIF International Women’s Day 2026 brings industry leaders together to champion inclusion, innovation and opportunity
The CIF hosted its International Women’s Day 2026 event on 6th March, at Johnstown House Estate, Enfield, Co. Meath.
Spring 2026: Sustainability initiative news
From climate leadership and circular economy innovation to workforce inclusion and community partnerships, CIF members continue to demonstrate measurable ESG progress across the sector.
I Wish 2026: Welcoming almost 4,000 secondary school girls from across Ireland to explore careers in STEM
The I Wish Showcase returned to the RDS Dublin on 5 February 2026, welcoming almost 4,000 secondary school girls from across Ireland to explore careers in STEM.
Engagement with Public Works Contracts a weak link in infrastructure delivery – CIF, Q4 Outlook Survey
68% of construction companies reported no or low involvement in public infrastructure projects in Q3, rising to 69% expecting no or low involvement in Q4 2025.
CIF welcomes Accelerating Infrastructure Action Plan but calls for detailed roadmap
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed the publication of the Government’s Accelerate Infrastructure Action Plan, describing it as an important milestone in tackling Ireland’s infrastructure deficit.
CIF welcomes today’s launch of the Government’s new housing activation plan
The CIF has welcomed today’s launch of the Government’s new housing activation plan and has stressed that success rests on unlocking zoned land with infrastructure and planning permissions.
Low confidence in public works as construction firms fix focus abroad – CIF Q3 Outlook Survey
The CIF has published its latest Q3 2025 Construction Outlook Survey, revealing persistently low engagement with public works contracts, as firms increasingly look to international markets for growth.
Construction Industry Federation launches 2025 Construction Safety Campaign, ‘Back to Basics’, to tackle falls and strengthen site culture
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) today launched its annual Construction Safety Campaign, running from October 13th to October 24th, 2025.
CIF calls for streamlining of judicial review and ‘overly prescriptive’ planning process to fast-track vital infrastructure
The CIF has called for streamlining of the judicial review and ‘overly prescriptive’ planning process to fast-track vital infrastructure at its annual conference today.
CIF President, Stephen McCarthy, announces Andrew Brownlee as new Chief Executive Officer from 1st October 2025
The Construction Industry Federation is pleased to announce Andrew Brownlee as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1st October 2025.