CIF launches ‘Building an Inclusive Future Initiative’

90 years | one industry | every voice Groundbreaking data-led programme to shape the future of workplace culture in construction.

CIF News - 08 Jul 2025
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CIF calls for urgent action on infrastructure, as it launches its Budget 2026 submission

The Construction Industry Federation has called for urgent action on infrastructure, Ireland’s greatest competitiveness challenge, as it launched its Budget 2026 submission today.

CIF News - 04 Jul 2025
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Planning and infrastructure barriers, not labour shortages, undermine housing delivery

Planning and infrastructure barriers, not labour shortages, are undermining housing delivery, the Construction Industry Federation has said in response to today’s ESRI quarterly economic commentary.

CIF News - 26 Jun 2025
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Empowering SMEs with simplified sustainability reporting: VSME standard gains momentum

On 7 April 2025, EFRAG hosted its high-profile “VSME in Action” event in Brussels, spotlighting the growing role of the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for non-listed SMEs (VSME). The initiative,

ESG newsletter - 26 Jun 2025
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EU sustainability rules: Clarity emerging through omnibus reforms

The second quarter of 2025 has seen significant developments in the European Union’s sustainability reporting and due diligence landscape, which have direct implications for the construction industry. These changes are

ESG newsletter - 26 Jun 2025
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Sustainability initiatives in the news

As sustainability becomes central to Ireland’s built environment, our members are stepping forward with tangible, high-impact initiatives. From pioneering regulatory firsts, such as CSRD reporting, to deploying cutting-edge green technology—from

ESG newsletter - 26 Jun 2025
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10% drop in residential construction highlights ongoing barriers to housing delivery

A 10.6% drop in residential construction in the first three months of the year highlights the ongoing barriers to housing delivery faced by the house building sector.

CIF News - 20 Jun 2025
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CIF publishes latest Q2 Outlook Survey, revealing shifting sectoral trends

The latest CIF Outlook Survey revealed shifting sectoral trends in Q2. 31% of companies report increase in export turnover, while 50% of civil engineering contractors faced drop in new orders.

CIF News - 20 Jun 2025
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CIF attends National Economic Dialogue 2025 and highlights ‘key asks’

On Monday last, 16th June, the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) attended the National Economic Dialogue 2025 in Dublin Castle.

CIF News - 19 Jun 2025
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CIF Southern Construct Summit sparks key conversations about the future of building in Cork

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Southern Construct Summit 2025 ‘Elevating Cork’ took place on 22nd May, at the Clayton Hotel Silver Springs, Co. Cork.

CIF News - 26 May 2025
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