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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.
How CIF members are protecting margins with Evolution Mx’s real time cost control tools
In Ireland’s construction sector, where costs are rising, competition is fierce, and profit margins are under constant pressure, CIF members are increasingly turning to digital solutions to stay ahead.
Advance diary notification: HBFI – SME housebuilder market research
KPMG is conducting a market research study on behalf of Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI), focusing on the SME Housebuilding sector within the Irish residential market. This research aims to provide HBFI and the wider
CBAM and EUDR: Key points from Enterprise Ireland’s recent webinar
Enterprise Ireland’s recent webinar highlighted two major EU regulations that will shape sustainability compliance for Irish businesses: the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). While
CSRD & EU Omnibus Simplification update
EU co-legislators struck a provisional Omnibus I agreement to streamline sustainability rules. For Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the deal sets scope at ≥1,000 employees and ≥€450m net turnover, makes
PT&CM Committee update on the Department of Education payments
Following the results of the Department of Education Payments Survey that was conducted over the summer, the CIF met with the Department of Education in their Tullamore office on Wednesday,
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.