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Irish Home Builders Association welcomes Government announcement of measures to aid housing supply
The Irish Home Builders Association, a member body of the Construction Industry Federation, today welcomed the Government’s announcement of measures to aid housing supply. Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and
CSO Planning Permissions Q4 2022
The recent CSO figures published in March 2023 demonstrate a worrying reduction in planning permissions granted in 2022, amounting to a 20.5% drop in the total number of dwelling units
New initiative launched to make sure we have the skills to decarbonise Ireland’s built environment
We are excited to announce the launch of BUSI2030 – Build Up Skills Ireland 2030, a new initiative aimed at ensuring that Ireland’s built environment is decarbonised with the right
40% of construction companies report increase in turnover, but rising material costs remain a challenge: Construction Industry Federation Economic Outlook
40% of construction companies reported an increase in turnover at the end of 2022 and almost one in four expect turnover to increase in the first quarter of 2023, according
Construction Industry Federation welcomes Draft Planning and Development Bill approved by Cabinet today.
Press Release Immediate Release 13th December 2022 Construction Industry Federation welcomes Draft Planning and Development Bill approved by Cabinet today. The Construction Industry Federation has welcomed the Draft Planning and
Federation calls for a renewed focus on ‘nuts and bolts’ construction safety post Covid, as 794 injuries reported last year.
The Construction Industry Federation launched Construction Safety Week today (Monday 17th October 2022) and is urging companies to refocus on traditional, ‘nuts and bolts’ safety procedures, with Covid measures now firmly established.
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.
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
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.
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