Construction Industry Federation Q3 Economic Outlook: Half of construction companies remain positive about health of the industry, despite rising material and labour costs.

Half of construction companies in Ireland remain positive about the health of the industry despite 76% reporting a year-on-year increase in labour costs and 64% citing a year-on-year increase in

CIF News - 13 Nov 2023
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Construction Industry Federation welcomes increased provisions for capital spending in Budget ’24

In response to Budget 2024 Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director General of the Constriction Industry Federation, said: “We welcome the increased provisions for capital spending in Budget ’24 and we also welcome

CIF News - 10 Oct 2023
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Government must invest in the planning system to accelerate infrastructure and housing delivery in Budget 2024, says Construction Industry Federation

Construction delegation will meet with Government on Monday 18th September to outline budgetary recommendations.   The Construction Industry Federation is calling on the Government to allocate additional funding to ease

CIF News - 13 Sep 2023
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Construction Industry Federation Q2 Economic Outlook Survey: Positive growth in construction sector continues but 77% of companies cite access to labour as biggest concern

Over a third of construction companies experienced an increase in turnover in Quarter 2 (34%) but 77% of companies cite access to skilled labour as their top concern, according to

CIF News - 08 Sep 2023
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Construction Industry Federation welcomes amendments to the Public Works Contract announced today.

Press Release Immediate Release 3 July 2023 Construction Industry Federation welcomes amendments to the Public Works Contract announced today.

CIF News - 17 Jul 2023
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The Construction Industry Federation welcomes Hubert Fitzpatrick as its new Director General

The Construction Industry Federation welcomes Hubert Fitzpatrick as its new Director General. Hubert Fitzpatrick takes over the position from Tom Parlon, who retired from the organisation on 30th June. CIF

CIF News - 30 Jun 2023
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CSO Publishes Latest Planning Permission Statistics

The CSO has published the most recent planning permission statistics for Quarter 1 2023. There has been an increase of 37.8% in the number of dwelling units approved in the

CIF News - 14 Jun 2023
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Construction Industry Federation Opening Statement, Oireachtas Committee on Housing, 13th June 2023

The Construction Industry Federation and member body, Irish Home Builders Association, presented at today’s Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on  infrastructural provision and residential developments. The delegation

CIF News - 13 Jun 2023
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Irish Home Builders Association, presents this morning to the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Govt & Heritage

Construction Industry Federation’s member body, Irish Home Builders Association, will present this morning to the Oireachtas Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, as part of the pre-legislative scrutiny of the

CIF News - 02 Jun 2023
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CSO Statistics – Residential Property Price Index Tracker

The CSO has published the Residential Property Price Index for March 2023, with the latest figures highlighting an increase of 3.9% over the last twelve months. Meanwhile, the monthly percentage

CIF News - 26 May 2023
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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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