News - Construction Industry Federation

CIF & An Garda Síochána join forces to combat machine and tool theft with #SecureItKeepIt campaign

19th Jun 2018 An Garda Síochána along with The CIF are taking a proactive role in crime prevention in the Construction Industry which has historically has been targeted by criminals.

Free Webinar: Skin Protection for Outdoor Workers

18th Jun 2018 John Egan, CIF Executive, Safety & Training Services, lays down the best practices for outdoor workers to stay protected from the sun this summer.

Project Feature: An Innovative Descent to Success

14th Jun 2018 Wood Group Industrial Services were recently tasked with repairing the lightning protection system throughout the site of a client, which had deteriorated over the years and had further degenerated to an unsafe condition during storm Ophelia.

CIF Corporate Partner: Murdock Builders Merchants Strengthening Position in Irish Market

12th Jun 2018 Murdock Builders Merchants was originally established in 1982 with the set-up of Newry Building Supplies ltd in Newry, Co Down. Today it has 13 branches across Northern Ireland and Ireland.

Construction disputes – 10 things you need to know about the Construction Contracts Act 2013

12th Jun 2018 Recent CIF Corporate Partner Leman Solicitors provide a handy top 10 must know guide to the Construction Contracts Act 2013.

Health and Safety Authority begins intensive construction safety campaign

12th Jun 2018 The Health and Safety Authority yesterday began an inspection and awareness campaign targeting the construction sector.

CIF Welcomes North Quays Decision and the Constructions Jobs Boost to the South East Region as a Result

8th Jun 2018 The CIF South East Branch warmly welcomes Tuesday’s announcement that the long awaited North Quays development could proceed as planned after both objections to the project were withdrawn.

Recognition of qualifications are a barrier to Diaspora construction workers

5th Jun 2018 “We should be building bridges not walls for the construction diaspora to return because the industry needs their skills and expertise to deliver housing and infrastructure”

JJ Rhatigan Restoration breathes new life into ruined church building

31st May 2018 Galway head-quartered contractor, JJ Rhatigan & Company, recently moved its regional operations in Dublin to a former Church building which, working closely with Dublin City Council, has been transformed into modern offices in a Joint Venture with St Luke’s Partnership.

The GDPR Jargon Buster

28th May 2018 Lorraine Valentine cuts through some of the jargon associated with the EU General Data Protection Regulation , which came into force last Friday, May 25th.