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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‘More Homes for More People’ IHBA /CIF Housing Workshops 2023

The Irish Homebuilders Association is inviting members to attend its Housing Roadshows being held around the country. The purpose of these meetings is for members  and non-members alike, to discuss

CIF News - 09 May 2023
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The Construction Industry Federation to present at today’s Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage on Modern Methods of Construction.

Representatives from the Construction Industry Federation will present at today’s Joint Committee on Housing, Local Government and Heritage, alongside representatives from Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland and Dominic

CIF News - 09 May 2023
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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

CIF News - 25 Apr 2023
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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

CIF News - 02 Mar 2023
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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

CIF News - 13 Dec 2022
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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.

CIF News - 17 Oct 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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