CBAM starts to bite: Construction material prices edge up in early 2026

Since the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive phase on January 1st, the cost of key construction materials – especially steel, aluminium, and cement – has started

ESG newsletter - 12 Feb 2026
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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

ESG newsletter - 11 Dec 2025
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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

ESG newsletter - 11 Dec 2025
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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,

ESG newsletter - 11 Dec 2025
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VSME: European Commission recommends a lighter reporting route for SMEs

On 30 July 2025, the European Commission issued a recommendation encouraging smaller companies to adopt the Voluntary SME Sustainability Reporting Standard (VSME). The goal is to reduce the burden on

ESG newsletter - 24 Sep 2025
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Digital grant supports are now open to more CIF members

Digital grant supports are now open to more CIF members from the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs).

ESG newsletter - 24 Sep 2025
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CIF members continuing to show leadership across all pillars of ESG

From net zero housing and biodiversity in design to safety leadership, women in STEM, and mental health fundraising – CIF members have continued to show leadership across all pillars of

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion - 24 Sep 2025
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CIF members complete phase 1 of ‘Building an Inclusive Future Initiative’

The Building an Inclusive Future Initiative survey is a groundbreaking, data-led programme to shape the future of workplace culture in construction.

Building Inclusive Future survey - 24 Sep 2025
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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.

Building Inclusive Future survey - 08 Jul 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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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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