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New initiative launched to make sure we have the skills to decarbonise Ireland’s built environment
We are excited to announce the launch of BUSI2030 – Build Up Skills Ireland 2030, a new initiative aimed at ensuring that Ireland’s built environment is decarbonised with the right
40% of construction companies report increase in turnover, but rising material costs remain a challenge: Construction Industry Federation Economic Outlook
40% of construction companies reported an increase in turnover at the end of 2022 and almost one in four expect turnover to increase in the first quarter of 2023, according
CIF International Women’s Day Celebration
Photos and video recording now available Many thanks to everyone who attended our celebration of International Women’s Day (online or in-person) on March 9th. There were so many great discussions
Construction will need more women to meet future needs
Federation make their remarks as number of women in industry reaches new high watermark of 14,400 One in four construction jobs added in 2021 went to women The construction industry
Am I entitled to claim a deduction of any expenses on my self-assessed tax return?
In our latest guest blog, from our partners at Taxback.com, learn how expenses should be dealt with in your self-assessed tax return. When you work for yourself you can
Investments During a Pandemic
In this guest blog post, Susan O’Mara of Milestone Advisory discusses the need to learn from previous behaviours. Saving for a pension? In 2015, I wrote a piece for the
Introduction of FREE 24/7 employee assistance programme and wellbeing app for all construction workers in Ireland
The global pandemic is having a negative impact on mental health in society; those in the construction industry who have faced a long lay-off are no exception. To help construction
CIF Director’s ‘Return to Work Safely’ Webinar
As many of us return to work on Monday, we are now fielding questions from members. To help the industry get back to work, the CIF Directors are hosting a
The CIF Key Guidance Notes for the Construction Sector
‘On-Hold’ – CIF Construction Sector C-19 Pandemic Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) The CIF Safety and Health Policy Committee met on 18th May 2022 to review the advice to CIF
Media Coverage
In conjunction with our Health & Safety specialists, the CIF have announced a new Standard Operating Procedure. You can view the latest update here. Online Coverage (21st of April) Newstalk