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Turnover for top Irish construction companies reaches €8.39 billion in 2018, an increase of 25% from 2017

12th Jun 2019 The combined turnover for Ireland’s top construction companies increased by 25% to €8.39 billion last year according to Construction magazine’s annual Top 50 CIF Contractors listing for 2019. The annual listing gives a snapshot of the overall growth in Irish construction as it delivers...

Increase in construction exports positive step towards ending boom and bust

30th May 2019 Construction exports have increased by 22% to €1.97 billion over the last year. This increase was the largest recorded by any sector according to Enterprise Ireland.

Selling to Government – Intermediate – Breakfast Briefing

29th May 2019 The forthcoming “Selling to Government – Intermediate – Breakfast Briefing” organised by InterTrade Ireland is to take place on 11 June in the Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow.

CIF Member Focus: Ditching Single Use Plastics across Ardmac Operations

28th May 2019 CIF Member and International construction specialist, Ardmac has announced that it is calling on suppliers to the construction industry to work with them in reducing the use of single use plastics across its operations, as part of its vision to have a more positive impact on people and the planet.

National School Climate Survey from BeLong To

17th May 2019 Today marks 29 years since the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality as a mental illness from the International Classification of Diseases

Health and Safety Authority launches free Asbestos for Tradespeople awareness-raising online course

15th May 2019 The Health and Safety Authority , on May 15th, launched a free short on-line course aimed at assisting tradespeople who may encounter asbestos-containing materials in the course of their work.

CIF Member Focus: Stewart Construction – 2019 Project Update

15th May 2019 Rachael Stewart, Business Development Director with Stewart Construction gives the CIF an update on some major projects currently in the works by Stewart Construction, including the much anticipated Central Plaza.

CIF Project Feature: Mythen Construction – Butler Gallery

14th May 2019 Leonard Daly, Commercial Director with Mythen Construction gives an insight into the historical and exciting project that is the conservation of the previously known Evan's Almshouse and the relocation of the Kilkenny Butler Gallery.

CIF Statement on wages increases in Sectoral Employment Order (SEO)

10th May 2019 The CIF has warned that the decision to increase wages by 2.7% per annum for the next two years will put pressure on regional construction companies still in recovery mode.

Over 10,000 workers joined the Irish construction workforce in 2018

9th May 2019 A new report from the CIF shows that 10,600 extra workers joined the construction workforce in 2018, up 8% year on year and bringing the total workforce to 145,500.