9 OUT OF 10 CONSTRUCTION COMPANIES UNWILLING TO TAKE ON FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS

Construction Outlook Survey also found that 91% expect further rise in construction material costs over next 3 months    85% expect to see price of construction projects rise over same

CIF News - 23 May 2022
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Automation In Construction Unlocks New Value For Businesses

In our latest guest blog, our corporate partners, FlowForma, discuss process automation for construction companies. Digital transformation for businesses in almost all industries has accelerated in the past few years.

CIF News - 13 May 2022
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GOVERNMENT MEASURES ON INFLATION POSITIVE, BUT REFORM OF PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTS NOW ESSENTIAL – CIF

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed measures announced by Government to help deal with inflationary costs in public works contracts describing them as a “positive step”. However they have

CIF News - 10 May 2022
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Out of the frying pan and into the fire?

After a turbulent 2 years, Brendan Morahan, co-founder of specialist business consultancy Invennt, explains how Irish construction can insulate itself from international and domestic uncertainty.   Even before the war

CIF News - 06 May 2022
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Outdoor workers urged to be SunSmart as they have a higher risk of developing skin cancer

  Outdoor workers exposed to 2-3 times more UV radiation than people who work indoors Free webinar to support outdoor workers and their employers to reduce the risk of skin

CIF News - 29 Apr 2022
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CIVIL ENGINEER CONTRACTORS BELIEVE PUBLIC WORKS TENDERING STRUCTURED TO INCENTIVISE BELOW COST BIDDING – CIF

Average public works tender only includes 2.2% contingency against risk, half the average level for private tenders   86% of civil engineer contractors believe the tendering process for public works

CECA - 27 Apr 2022
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5 Reasons to use Dashboards in Your Construction Business

In our latest guest blog our corporate partners, Integrity Software, discuss the use of Dashboards to monitor your business in real-time.    Dashboards are a valuable business tool, offering an

CIF News - 11 Apr 2022
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Is your business eligible for tax relief from the Irish government?

In our latest guest blog, our corporate partners, Invennt, discuss R&D tax credits, and how to claim for same. Why is the construction sector missing out on R&D tax credits?

CIF News - 08 Apr 2022
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Minister Launches Green Procurement Training for Construction Sector on World Health Day

Ossian Smyth TD, Minister for State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, launched Green Procurement, a training programme to enable the construction sector to play its part in

CIF News - 08 Apr 2022
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Lunchtime Webinar Series: Equality, Diversity, Inclusion in Construction

In conversation with Julie Sinnamon, hosted by Sean Downey Over the next decade, the Construction Industry must ensure that we attract and retain talent to meet current and future skills

CIF News - 06 Apr 2022
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