96% of construction companies report increase in cost of materials: Construction Industry Federation Economic Outlook.

96% of construction companies have reported a rise in the cost of building materials between June and August 2022, with 85% expecting cost rises to continue to year end, according to the latest Construction Industry Federation Economic Outlook research. This comes as the Government plans to impose a 10% levy on concrete products.

CIF News - 05 Oct 2022
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Construction Industry Federation welcomes retention of Help to Buy Scheme in today’s Budget announcement, but warns of negative impact of concrete products levy on housing and infrastructure costs.

Press Release Immediate Release 27th September 2022 Construction Industry Federation welcomes retention of Help to Buy Scheme in today’s Budget announcement, but warns of negative impact of concrete products levy

CIF News - 27 Sep 2022
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Breaking Down Barriers Of Role And Gender

Ahead of our next Equality, Diversity, Inclusion in Construction webinar, our next guest, Olivia Bushe, discusses breaking down gender barriers.

CIF News - 09 Sep 2022
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Construction Industry Federation calls for retention of Help To Buy Scheme in Budget 2023

CIF Delegation met with Government today to outline Budget 2023 submission The Construction Industry Federation has called for the retention of the Help To Buy scheme to support housing affordability

CIF News - 07 Sep 2022
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FlowForma Construction Survey Results Report: Building the Foundations of the Future

Our corporate partners, FlowForma, partnered with Construction Dive to survey 100+ construction executives, and report on the findings. The new report details decision-makers’ opinions, delving into their drivers for workflow/process

CIF News - 29 Jul 2022
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Mount Lucas – Housing for All Demonstration Park / Housing MMC Centre

On Monday, 18th July in Mount Lucas, the Housing For All Demonstration Park and advanced training facility for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) was launched. This is a significant investment

CIF News - 22 Jul 2022
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Presentation at St. Joseph’s Special School, by CIF Galway Branch Chairperson, Tara Flynn.

Pictured: The CIF Galway Branch Chairperson, Ms. Tara Flynn, presenting a cheque for €3,500 to the children and principle, Ms. Sarah McGinley, of St. Joseph’s Special School. Also, in the photo

CIF News - 24 Jun 2022
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Safe Pass Bursary for Students at Coláiste Dún Iascaigh

16 students at Coláiste Dún Iascaigh in Cahir, County Tipperary recently availed of free Safe Pass training, courtesy of SOLAS and CIF members Duggan Brothers.  This initiative was devised to

CIF News - 17 Jun 2022
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Safe Pass Bursary for Students at Coláiste Ghlór na Mara

The Construction Safety Partnership Advisory Committee (CSPAC) recently authorised a bursary to enable 40 senior-cycle students at Coláiste Ghlór na Mara, Balbriggan, County Dublin to avail of free Safe Pass

CIF News - 10 Jun 2022
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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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