How to get to the root of the problem

Ahead of Budget 2022, CIF Director Housing, Planning and Development, James Benson, puts forward a solution-based plan to help address some of the issues facing Ireland’s homebuilding sector. The provision

CIF News - 18 Aug 2021
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Springboard 2020/21 – Applications now open.

For your information, applications are now invited for many Springboard+ courses for entry Autumn 2021/early 2022.  The Springboard+ upskilling initiative in higher education offers 90%-funded courses at certificate, degree and

CIF News - 29 Jul 2021
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Private Sector Contract and Force Majeure Webinar

On 13 July 2021, the CIF in conjunction with Engineers Ireland and SCSI hosted a webinar on “Private Sector Contract and Force Majeure”. The Private Sector Contract for Building and

CIF News - 26 Jul 2021
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How to ensure inspections are time and cost effective

In our latest guest blog, Tom Boland, Head of Digitisation with our corporate partners Zutec, discusses cost-effective inspections. Keeping tabs on Quality Control (QC) and safety compliance can be a

CIF News - 14 Jul 2021
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Job cost recording is the critical difference between a failing and flourishing business

In our latest guest blog, our corporate partners, Integrity Software, discuss job cost recording. It was reported that in 2018 the eight biggest Irish contractors made an average of just

CIF News - 09 Jul 2021
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Engineering Services Management Launch

On Thursday, 24th June 2021. CIF hosted a webinar, delivered by MTU, to launch the MTU Engineering Services Management apprenticeship degree. View the webinar below.

CIF News - 02 Jul 2021
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Construction Contracts, Disputes and Dispute Avoidance

On Tuesday, 22nd June 2021, the CIF hosted a webinar, delivered by Decipher, LK Shields & Herbots Solicitors entitled “Construction Contracts, Disputes and Dispute Avoidance”. Description • Introduction and background

CIF News - 25 Jun 2021
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NRL sets up recruitment operations in Ireland, in the middle of a global pandemic

In our latest guest blog, Steven Garland of NRL Group Ltd discusses business expansion in the midst of a pandemic.  Despite being at the height of a global pandemic, NRL’s

CIF News - 18 Jun 2021
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Swapping Sage for construction specific software Evolution Mx: CIF member Ballinluska’s experience

In our latest guest blog, CIF members Ballinluska Services speak to our Corporate Partner Integrity Software about their experience with Evolution Mx software.  Ballinluska Services was incorporated in 2016 after

CIF News - 28 May 2021
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Ensure your business is ready to get back to work

With the Covid 19 lockdowns, this year has been tough for all working in the construction sector. While some essential sites remained open, many sites have been closed since January.

CIF News - 11 May 2021
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Key Contacts

Meabh Smith, MPRII

Director of Communications
Email: [email protected]

Meabh Smith joined CIF in 2022 and provides strategic oversight and management of communications including media relations, integrated campaign management, digital marketing, branding, website development, social media engagement, event management and publications. Prior to joining CIF, Meabh was a brand manager with an IFSC reinsurance company and held roles as Head of Communications within the disability and overseas development sectors, where she managed public communications campaigns on domestic and international issues. Meabh’s qualifications include Masters Degrees in Journalism and Digital Media, and in Science, alongside Diplomas in Project Management and Direct and Digital Marketing. She is also a fully accredited member of PRII.

Jennifer Nisbet-Daly, MPRII

Communications Executive
Email: [email protected]

Jennifer Nisbet-Daly joined the CIF in 2018 and holds a BBus in Marketing & Event Management, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Innovation & Enterprise from University College Dublin. Jennifer also holds a National Diploma in Media, has a QQI award for Business Planning, and is a fully accredited member of the Public Relations Institute of Ireland. Before joining the CIF, Jennifer held creative roles in the Charity and Agri-Food sectors, and previously managed the social presence for Innovation and Digital Adoption for the Construction Sector Group (CSG). Alongside the management of corporate partner relationships, Jennifer plays a key role in the delivery of the CIF's public affairs strategy, DEI strategy, and national campaigns. She also oversees the production of internal and external communications materials such as Construction Magazine, the All Member Circular, Construction Matters, press statements, and CIF reports.

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