MBCA Dinner
2024-11-08 20:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 A318
The annual Master Builders’ and Contractors’ Association Dinner will take place on Friday, 8th November 2024, at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road.

International Women’s Day 2025
2025-03-07 09:00 - 13:00 | Johnstown House Estate, Enfield, Co. Meath, Ireland, A83 V070
Join us as we celebrate International Women’s Day 2025, bringing together an extraordinary community of women from across the construction industry. This year’s event promises to inspire, empower, and connect as we shine a spotlight on this year’s theme: Accelerate Action.

What to Expect
Prepare for an impactful day featuring:

Keynote Speakers: Inspiring leaders sharing their journeys in construction and beyond.
Lively Discussions: Tackling critical topics that matter most to our industry and the women driving its success.

Discussion Topics

Financial Health & Wellbeing: Prioritising stability and resilience for a balanced career.
Infrastructure: Exploring groundbreaking innovations shaping the future.
Health & Safety: Ensuring safe environments for all in the industry.

Speaker: Sinead Gaines, Regional Health and Safety Manager for PJ Hegarty

Your Pledges: Celebrating the next generation of students and graduates.

View the agenda here

Be Part of the Celebration!
Join us as we honour the achievements of women in construction, create a platform for meaningful conversations, and inspire the future of a more inclusive industry.
Date: 7th March 2025
Location: Johnstown House estate, Enfield, Co. Meath
Time: Registration from 7.45am; Event starts at 9am – 1pm
General admission tickets are now sold out and the waitlist is now closed.
You can register for free for the livestream link of the CIF’s International Women’s Day Summit. The link will be sent to the email address used at the point of registration (please note that this is not a ticket to the in-person event).
Register for the livestream link here

Watch last year’s event

Sponsors

CECA Dinner
2025-09-26 18:30 - 23:30 | Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 A318
The 17th Annual CECA Dinner & Awards will take place on Friday, 26th September 2025 at the Clayton Burlington Road, Upper Lesson Street, Dublin 4, DO4 A318.
Reception starts at 7:15pm. Dinner will be served from 8.00pm. The entertainment on the night will be provided by The Keynotes accompanied by the Soprano, Deirdre Shannon.
Please contact Ms. Helen Early by telephone 01 4066 010 or hearly@cif.ie no later than Friday 6th September 2025.
Please note the dress code for this event is black tie.

Annual Conference
2025-09-30 08:00 - 14:30 | Croke Park, Croke Park, Jones' Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, Dublin, D3, Ireland
The CIF annual conference will bring together senior sector leaders, policy-makers and other stakeholders to discuss developments across the country to facilitate the successful delivery of crucial policies to support a viable construction industry. The industry plays a key role in building Ireland’s future and needs the policy initiatives to ensure it can foster sustainable economic prosperity and competitiveness to support our evolving nation. The Government’s commitment to investing in the NDP is crucial for providing this certainty to support investment and growth in the sector.
In this significant year we will reflect on the remarkable achievements of the past, and set our sights on the promising future that lies ahead.
So join us on 30 September 2025 in Croke Park, for insightful and stimulating discussions on Ireland’s vibrant construction sector, how to increase productivity and improve efficiencies for your business, and to connect with brands, organisations, suppliers and key industry buyers. Don’t miss out as we explore the construction industry’s key role in building for a growing nation and how the sector can scale up to drive Ireland’s development.
Book your place here

Construction Safety Campaign
2025-10-13 08:00 - 2025-10-25 17:00
The CIF Construction Safety Campaign 2025, Back to Basics, will take place over two weeks from October 13–24th 2025 – encompassing European Safety Week.
Date, location, and details TBC.
For more information on becoming a partner, read more here.

CIF 90th anniversary golf and gala dinner
2025-10-17 09:30 - 23:30 | The Heritage Estate, Killenard, Laois, Ireland
As we celebrate 90 years of the CIF, we hope you will join us at the Heritage Estate, Killenard, Laois, on Friday, 17th October, 2025.
The dinner event is black tie.
Des Cahill, Irish sports broadcasting legend, will MC our celebration.
Dinner tickets are €120 per person to include:

Drinks reception;
Four-course meal;
Reception begins at 7:00pm; and
Gala dinner at 8:00pm.

Book a place or table of 10 for the gala dinner here.
Complimentary golf (shotgun start at 11:00am):

Arrival golf reception at 10:30am;
Teams accepted on a first-come, first-served basis; and
Breakfast is available on the terrace from 9:30am.

Book your golf team of four people here.

Download the brochure here.

John Paul Construction
John Paul Construction operates across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with a reputation for integrity, expertise and innovation. Our priority is the safety of everyone who works on or interacts with our projects. Our success is driven by the strong relationships we foster with our clients based on our core values of Excellence, Respect and Teamwork. Our focus is on our core sectors of Data Centres, Residential, Commercial, Life Sciences, and Infrastructure. We collaborate with our clients and supply chain partners to see how together, on each project, we can go further to build smarter.

BAM
BAM creates and enriches buildings and infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years, it has been dedicated to enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where people can live, work and thrive. BAM’s vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow. That’s why BAM thinks beyond construction and focuses on the bigger impact. It’s this approach that enables BAM to deliver the iconic buildings and infrastructure that help shape society.

Bennett Construction
Bennett Construction is one of Ireland’s longest-established construction companies, operating for over 100 years. The company works across a wide range of sectors including residential, commercial, data centre and educational. Bennett is recognised for delivering projects safely, on time, and to a high standard. The company places strong focus on quality, sustainability, and the use of modern building methods. With a straightforward, client-focused approach, Bennett Construction continues to grow its reputation as a reliable contractor that delivers practical solutions and lasting results across a wide range of projects.

Ganson Building And Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd
Ganson Building and Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd is one of Ireland’s most progressive building and civil engineering contractors. We undertake projects throughout Ireland and the UK with offices in Dublin and Castlewellan in Co. Down and are a leading contractor in all sectors of both Public and Private works.

Walls Construction
Walls Construction is one of Ireland’s leading building contractors. Established in 1950, we have grown to a turnover of €631 million in 2024, with a direct workforce of over 500 employees. Operating across a wide spectrum of sectors, we deliver high-quality projects in:

Commercial Offices
Data Centres
Education
Healthcare
Large-Scale Residential Developments
Leisure & Sports
Life Sciences & Pharmaceuticals

Our approach to construction is rooted in strong relationships, flexibility, and delivering value-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on our ability to consistently meet commitments, exceed client expectations, and foster enduring partnerships. Walls Construction — Building Our Future Together

Glanua
Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build and deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure across UK and Ireland. Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. Glanua has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results while upholding the highest safety, quality, and environmental standards for our clients in the municipal and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Galway, Ireland, we have a talented workforce of 600 people, with offices in London, Northern Ireland, Navan, and Cork.

Unilin
For over 30 years, Xtratherm was a market leader in the construction industry in Ireland. The evolution to Unilin Insulation signifies a unified brand, delivering more to customers as part of a major European player in the construction industry. At Unilin Insulation, our working values of excellence, passion, entrepreneurship, and respect are inherent. The ethos of ‘More than Insulation’ demonstrates our commitment to quality product, market leading service and a partnership approach with industry professionals and students alike. It also highlights our commitment to deliver a more sustainably minded construction sector, where environmental considerations are an urgent priority.

MBCA Dinner
2025-11-14 18:30 - 23:30 | Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Leeson Street Upper, Dublin 4, D04 A318
Details to follow.

International Women's Day 2026
2026-03-06 | Johnstown House Estate, Enfield, Co. Meath, Ireland, A83 V070
International Women’s Day 2026 is about bringing together an extraordinary community of women from across the construction industry.
The event will take place on Friday 6th March 2026, at Johnstown House Estate, Enfield, Co. Meath. The theme is Give To Gain.
View the video and photos from last year’s event here: https://cif.ie/internationalwomensday/
The event is sold out.
Add your name to the waitlist for returned tickets here.
You can reserve a free ticket for the livestream here.

Unlocking your CIF Membership Webinar
2026-04-23 13:00 - 14:00 | Online via Zoom
Get the most from your CIF Membership with this free lunchtime webinar designed to highlight the benefits of your membership with CIF’s experts.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oe5xMU9hRjqR08Sc-nLYBQ

CIF Health and Safety Summit
2026-05-06 08:00 - 16:00 | Croke Park
The CIF Health & Safety Summit 2026, Beyond Compliance: Building a Culture of Care, is a dedicated summit for Ireland’s construction sector, focused on elevating health, safety, and welfare standards. The mission is to move past minimum requirements and foster a proactive culture where every worker’s well-being is a priority. Through collaboration, innovation, and leadership, we aim to create safer sites and healthier futures for all in the industry.
So come along and join us in Croke Park on 6 May 2026 at the CIF Health & Safety Summit which sees Ireland’s construction sector coming together to discuss critical risks, share knowledge and to build a culture of care to protect all workers.
Book your place here.

IHBA Annual Housing Lunch 2026
2026-05-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Marker Hotel, Docklands,, Dublin 2, Ireland
The IHBA Annual Housing Lunch 2026 is taking place in the Anantara Marker Hotel, the Docklands, Dublin, on Thursday, 14th May from 1.00pm.
Join IHBA members for an afternoon of networking and entertainment in one of Dublin’s premier venues. This annual lunch is the main IHBA Social Event of the year where members can network with their peers in a relaxed and enjoyable environment.
Arrival is for 1.00pm with a welcoming drinks reception followed by lunch commencing at 2.00pm. Lunch will be followed by a surprise guest entertainer.
Tickets for the event are €120.00 each (tables of up to 10 available).
The event is expected to sell out quickly with a limit of 24 tables, so please book early. Download the booking form and email back to Cathy at cgurry@cif.ie.
