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A Large Return – 37% of construction companies recently hired an Irish worker returning from abroad

18th Apr 2019 Companies say family is top reason diaspora are relocating back to Ireland, but is enough being done to fill the skills shortage and combat the housing crisis?

Home improvements and energy upgrades drive €2,471 million spend in Ireland

18th Apr 2019 Irish homeowners have spent over €2,471 million in total through the Home Renovation Incentive since its launch in 2013.

CIF Blog: Is a mandatory retirement age discriminatory? – Cheryl Treanor

18th Apr 2019 Cheryl Treanor, Industrial Relations and Employment Services with the CIF discusses what the Code of Practice on Longer Working Hours means for the employer and discrimination on the grounds of age.

Southern Contractors Kick start Shared Apprenticeship Scheme

17th Apr 2019 Construction companies throughout the southern region of Ireland are joining forces to increase the number of young people entering apprenticeships in the sector. CIF members are working to create co-ops whereby a number of construction companies choose to work collaboratively to provide training...

CIF Project Feature: Tom O’Brien Construction Limited – Johnstown Castle

17th Apr 2019 Tom O’Brien Construction Limited are a Main Building Contractor with head offices located in Bilberry, Waterford City. We are an experienced team of dedicated construction professionals that have been delivering quality projects for nearly 50 years.

CIF Establishes Online Health & Safety Information Platform

9th Apr 2019 How many times have we heard, or even stated, the following: “Let that be a lesson to you!”

CIF National Crane Count shows regionals are lagging behind Dublin

8th Apr 2019 The CIF National Crane Count has highlighted a concerningly low number of cranes located outside of the Dublin region. New figures show that regional crane counts are not even 10% of those in Dublin, demonstrating a lack of construction activity outside the capital.

CIF welcomes rules that allow skilled construction workers into the industry

3rd Apr 2019 The Construction Industry Federation strongly welcomes today’s announcement of changes to the criteria for work permit eligibility for those outside the EU.

Salaries with Benefits – Susan O’Mara, MilestoneAdvisory

3rd Apr 2019 Susan O’Mara on the crucial role benefits packages play in attracting and retaining staff .

Building the foundations of a good career; CIF encourages young people to think about careers in construction at Ireland Skills Live

2nd Apr 2019 “The event highlighted the career opportunities in various sectors including construction, and showcased options other then what CAO offers” – Dermot Carey, CIF Director of Safety and Training