WorldSkills Ireland 2025: Showcasing the industry as ‘careers for life’

WorldSkills Ireland 2025 took place at the RDS Simmonscourt from the 17-19th of September. The event’s salient goal was to inspire the next generation of skilled young people.

CIF News - 22 Sep 2025
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Budget 2026: ‘Government must back promises with funding to deliver water and electricity infrastructure’ – CIF

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has urged the Government to back promises with funding to deliver water and electricity infrastructure in Budget 2026.

CIF News - 26 Aug 2025
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CIF Carbon Calculator: Innovative carbon measurement solution designed specifically for the Irish construction industry

The Construction Industry Federation, in partnership with the Action Sustainability Tool, has launched the ‘CIF Carbon Calculator’, an innovative carbon measurement solution designed specifically for the Irish construction industry.

CIF News - 26 Aug 2025
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CSPAC launches 3-year Action Plan ‘promoting continuous improvement in health and safety performance’

Promoting continuous improvement in health and safety performance is paramount across the construction industry, where employers, trade unions, professional bodies, government, and state agencies collaborate.

Industry News - 14 Aug 2025
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GPS tracking: A strategic safety asset for Irish construction in 2025

As Ireland’s construction sector prepares for renewed growth in 2025, safety remains a critical priority for businesses navigating complex, high-risk environments.

Project Feature - 13 Aug 2025
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CIF welcomes Government’s publication of ‘Accelerating Infrastructure’ report

The ‘Accelerating Infrastructure: Report on Stakeholder Consultation and Engagement with Emerging Themes on Infrastructure’ has been published by the Department of Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation.

CIF News - 30 Jul 2025
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CIF and IHBA welcome Government instruction to local authorities to zone more land for housing

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) and its member body, the Irish Home Builders’ Association (IHBA), have welcomed today’s Government instruction to local authorities to zone more land for housing.

CIF News - 29 Jul 2025
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CIF welcomes revised NDP monetary provisions but calls for clarity on project delivery timeframes

CIF has welcomed the revised National Development Plan (NDP) monetary provisions announced today, but calls for clarity on project delivery timeframes and how they will be supported by multiannual funding.

CIF News - 22 Jul 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.

CIF News - 08 Jul 2025
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CIF calls for urgent action on infrastructure, as it launches its Budget 2026 submission

The Construction Industry Federation has called for urgent action on infrastructure, Ireland’s greatest competitiveness challenge, as it launched its Budget 2026 submission today.

CIF News - 04 Jul 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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