IHBA National Committee Meeting
2023-12-06 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Dublin)
IHBA National Committee Meeting
Wednesday, 6th of December.
Via Teams

IHBA Housing Summit - 16 May 2024
2024-04-16 | Croke Park, Croke Park, Jones' Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, Dublin, D3, Ireland
The IHBA’s one-day Housebuilding Summit is the must-attend event for housebuilders, developers, policymakers, local authorities, housing associations, key partners and suppliers. We will explore how we speed up the delivery of homes. We will be asking can we deliver housing in the coming decade and if so how do we achieve it? The Summit will provide a national platform for key stakeholders and industry voices to share details of upcoming developments and discuss major issues and challenges.

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IHBA Regional Housing Workshop - Galway
2024-05-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Maldron Hotel Galway, Maldron Hotel, Galway, Sandy Rd, Galway, Ireland
This is a unique opportunity for Housebuilders and Developers to interact with key personnel in relation to finance, utility connections, housing policy, and the very latest updates concerning all housing matters.
In attendance will be our sponsors HBFI and Enterprise Ireland, along with Uisce Éireann, ESB, The Department of Housing, HomeBond, and other key stakeholders.
The Workshops are free to attend and are open to all those delivering homes in Ireland – CIF members and non-members.
All secured reservations will receive a confirmation email. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis.
This event is approved for 3 CPD Points.

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IHBA Regional Housing Workshop - Limerick
2024-05-16 14:00 - 17:00 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Limerick, Radisson Blu Limerick, Ennis Rd, Burtonhill, Limerick, Ireland

IHBA Regional Housing Workshop - Dublin
2024-05-24 09:00 - 12:00 | The Crowne Plaza, Northwood Park, Santry Demesne,, Dublin, D09 KN66, Ireland

IHBA Regional Housing Workshop - Cork
2024-05-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Radisson Blu Spa & Hotel, Cork, Radisson Blu Spa & Hotel, Cork, Ireland

Prospects '25
2024-11-21 08:00 - 11:00 | The Dublin Royal Convention Centre, One Le Pole Square, Ship Street, Dublin 8, Dublin, D08 E6PD, Ireland
This event, hosted by the IHBA, attracts an audience of industry leaders with over 150 senior leaders in the housebuilding sector in attendance. This year’s theme is ‘Scaling Up’ with a particular focus on the home buyer market and emerging trends in the Irish housing sector and how we can ‘Scale Up’ to build ‘More Homes for More People’.
This event is free to attend for you and your colleagues, register your interest in attending what promises to be an informative event and an opportunity to network with your peers and top industry leaders. Tea/coffee and pastries will be available from 7.30am.
Book your place here.
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~AGENDA~
Opening address by IHBA Chairman, Mr. Michael Kelleher
Pat Farrell, Irish Institutional Property
Insights from the institutional investor perspective with particular focus on ‘attracting
back international finance to fund apartment schemes’
Donald McDonald, Hooke & McDonald
The home buyer market and emerging trends in the Irish housing sector
Michael Armstrong , Ernst & Young
Insights in relation to builders securing the necessary finances to scale-up
their operations and how to meet the capacity
Tom Philips, Tom Philips & Associates
The New Planning & Development Act
Tony Reddy, Reddy Architecture
The progress of the Compact Growth Guidelines to practical implementation
~MORNING BREAK~
James O’Halloran, Cluid
Current trends with ‘Cost Rental & Approved Housing Bodies
Michael Broderick, First Home Scheme
The First Home Scheme for new home buyers
Sean Armstrong, DHLGH
Modern Methods of Construction in the Irish Market
Annette Hughes, Ernst & Young
The National Planning Framework (NPF) and the capacity of the Construction
Industry to deliver increased housing targets
Caroline Timmons, DHLGH
Synopsis of the various Government schemes available to the home buyer
Closing remarks by Mr. Conor O’Connell, IHBA Director
Kindly Sponsored by Construction Professionals Skillnet

Housebuilding Summit
2025-04-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Croke Park, Croke Park, Jones' Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, Dublin, D3, Ireland
The IHBA’s 2025 Housebuilding Summit will take place on 08 April 2025 at Croke Park, Dublin.
For more information about the day, and to book your tickets, go to https://housebuildingsummit.com/.

IHBA Cork Workshop
2025-09-15 12:30 - 14:00 | CIF Cork Office, CIF Offices, 4 Eastgate Avenue, Little Island, Cork, T45 YR13, Ireland

IHBA Inaugural Golf Classic Event and Dinner at Killeen Castle
2025-09-25 | Killeen Castle, Killeen, Dunsany, Co. Meath, C15 FH39, Ireland
We are delighted to announce that the inaugural Irish Home Builders Association Golf day on Thursday, 25th September is open for bookings to all CIF Members !
Set in the superb Killeen Castle, the IHBA golf outing will be competitive and friendly and will provide an opportunity for members to network with peers in a sociable and relaxed setting.
Texas Scramble format will be used and groups will play in 4-balls. Individuals may also register to play and will be matched up with other individual players.
The day’s golfing will be followed by a dinner and prize giving at 7pm. If you do not wish to play golf, a limited numbers of spaces will be available for the dinner only.
The Schedule for the day will comprise:
Thursday, 25th September

12:00    Registration & Refreshments
13:35    Golf – Shotgun Start
18:30    Golf Finishes
19:00    Dinner & Prizegiving

Prices:

4-Ball Team      €600 – team of 4
Individual Player €150 – per person
Dinner Only     €85 – per person

Places are limited – so book by Monday, 8th September 2025 by completing the form linked below.
Don’t miss your opportunity to participate in this new addition to the IHBA Members calendar!
If you have any queries on the IHBA Golf Outing, please contact Louise McLoughlin on 086 2780 979.
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IHBA Midlands Workshop
2025-10-02 08:00 - 11:00 | Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore Court Hotel, B Daly 2 O' Moore St, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, Ireland

South-East Construct
2025-10-16 07:30 - 12:00 | Tower Hotel, Waterford, Tower Hotel, Waterford, Ireland
Last year’s event was very well attended and proved to be a great opportunity for members and other construction stakeholders to network.
The lineup of speakers and panel guests this year is very strong, and a full agenda will be issued shortly.
Discussion Items will include:

Keynote Speaker – John Cummins TD
Panel Discussion – Action Plan on Acceleration of Infrastructure Delivery
Panel Discussion – The Operational Regulations of an Evolving Construction Industry

Housing Prospects 2026 – Chaired by Conor O’Connell – Director of Housing CIF

The Market Outlook for 2026
Housing Agency Perspective
Housing / Apartment Delivery Costs
Financing the Future of Housing
Local Authority Perspectives
Update from Uisce Eireann

Members can avail of free tickets by entering the promo code, which is available by emailing Bríd at bcody@cif.ie.
Tickets are available at a cost of €50 to non-members.
Book your tickets through Eventbrite 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.

IHBA Dublin Workshop/ Prospects‘ 2026
2025-11-20 08:30 - 11:00 | The Dublin Royal Convention Centre, One Le Pole Square, Ship Street, Dublin 8, Dublin, D08 E6PD, Ireland
IHBA Workshops – Construction Industry Federation
Register via the above link for the workshop.
Download the agenda here.

Mid-West Construct
2025-11-21 07:30 - 12:00 | Castletroy Park Hotel and Suites
Last year’s event was very well attended and proved to be a great opportunity for members and other construction stakeholders to network.
The lineup of speakers and panel guests this year is very strong, and a full agenda will be issued shortly.
Discussion items will include:

Keynote speaker – Timmy Dooley TD
Panel discussion – Action Plan on Acceleration of Infrastructure Delivery
Presentation – Accelerating Infrastructure Taskforce
Panel discussion – The Operational Regulations of an Evolving Construction Industry
Housing Prospects 2026 – Chaired by Conor O’Connell – Director of Housing CIF
The market outlook for 2026
Housing agency perspective
Housing/apartment delivery costs
Financing the future of housing
Local authority perspectives
Update from Uisce Eireann

Members can avail of free tickets by entering the promo code, which is available by emailing Bríd at bcody@cif.ie.
Tickets are available at a cost of €50 to non-members.
Book your tickets through Eventbrite here.

IHBA Galway Workshop
2025-11-27 08:00 - 10:30 | Radisson Red Hotel, Crown Square, Joyce's Road, Galway, H91 H5PX, Ireland
Booking details to follow.

IHBA National Committee Meeting
2025-12-03 11:00 - 13:00 | CIF Offices, Construction House, CIF Offices, Construction House, Canal Road, Dublin 6, Ireland

IHBA Housing Building Summit
2026-04-21 09:00 - 14:30 | Croke Park, Croke Park, Jones' Rd, Drumcondra, Dublin 3, Dublin, D3, Ireland
Going into its 7th year, the IHBA’s annual summit brings industry leaders, innovators, and professionals together to explore the key challenges, latest trends, technologies, and best practices in housebuilding. Where innovation and pragmatic solutions meet, our event offers collaboration, best practice learning and the conversations needed to achieve as an industry.
This is a must-attend event for homebuilders, developers, local authorities, housing associations, key partners and suppliers. So, mark the date and bring your teams to keep abreast of industry trends, engage with quality content and speakers, network and meet fellow industry professionals who understand the challenges ahead.
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.

Southern Construct
2026-05-21 08:00 - 14:00 | Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Cork, Ireland
The construction sector in Cork is entering one of the most pivotal decades in its history. From the transformation of Cork Docklands and city centre regeneration, to unprecedented housing demand, infrastructure upgrades and the race to meet climate targets, the decisions made by industry leaders over the next few years will shape the region for generations.
Learn more about the event and book your palce here

IHBA Golf Classic & Lunch
2026-09-11 08:00 - 17:00 | Killeen Castle, Killeen, Dunsany, Co. Meath, C15 FH39, Ireland
Details TBC.
