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Upcoming Events 2019

17th Jul 2019 We have a very busy second half of the year to look forward to in the CIF, with some excellent events and campaigns lined up.

Gender Pay Gap Reporting – What does it mean for the Construction Industry?

7th Mar 2019 Ahead of International Women’s Day this Friday Cheryl Treanor, Executive, Industrial Relations and Employment Services with CIF outlines gender pay gap reporting will affect the construction industry. The gender pay gap is the aggregated difference between what men and women are paid....

What does the new Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 mean for Construction Employers?

28th Feb 2019 Cheryl Treanor, Executive, Industrial Relations and Employment Services, with CIF outlines what the new Employment Act 2018, which comes into effect next week means for you and your business.

Brexit – Implications for Economic Operators in relation to Construction Products and CE Markings

27th Feb 2019 Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director, Housing, Planning & Development, CIF advises on the best ways to combat the potential impact of Brexit on construction products

Glenveagh- Building Equality by leading from the front

26th Feb 2019 Ciara Halloran of Glenveagh outlines how the company’s approach to recruitment and retention underlines its commitment to an increasingly diverse workforce.

Construction companies experiencing severe difficulties in sourcing workers

26th Feb 2019 According to a survey of CIF member companies 89% of respondents are currently experiencing difficulties recruiting workers.

CIF South Eastern Branch Annual Dinner

22nd Feb 2019 The South Eastern Branch of the CIF held its annual dinner in the Tower Hotel on Friday the 15th of February. Executive, CIF Southern Region, Ronan O'Brien reports.

CIF President Pat Lucey: Why I am urging my male colleagues throughout the construction industry to join us in celebrating International Women’s Day

7th Feb 2019 With the CIF’s third International Women’s Day event on the horizon, I would like to take this opportunity to urge all of my colleagues throughout the industry, both male and female, but particularly the men, to get behind the CIF’s #BuildingEquality campaign for greater diversity within the...

#BuildingEquality – Sharing Your Stories: Catherine Greene

1st Feb 2019 As part of the #BuildingEquality 2019 Campaign, Catherine Greene, Quantity Surveyor with Ardmac, shares her story as a woman in construction.

Construction Contractors in Southern Region join forces to kickstart apprenticeship uptake once again

24th Jan 2019 Construction companies throughout the south gathered at a briefing in Cork yesterday to learn more about how they can join forces to increase the amount of young people entering apprenticeships in the sector.