New housing package announced by Government will increase the supply of new homes
The announcement yesterday evening by Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly that he is to reduce levies for construction and make changes to planning standards, will increase the supply of houses and lower construction costs significantly, according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). Director General of the CIF Tom Parlon stated: “The removal of costs […]
Budget 2016 is economically positive overall, but it does not go far enough for the Construction Sector – CIF
The Construction Industry Federation are broadly supportive of Budget 2016 announced today, which sets Ireland on a positive path for economic growth and recovery. However, further actions are needed in order to kick start growth in the construction sector, which currently employs more than 125,000 people. It is essential now that we see follow through […]
Construction Sector has Potential to Double Size in Coming Years
Construction Industry Federation, in association with Maples and Calder, hosts annual conference: Construction industry growth expected The Construction sector in Ireland has the potential to double in size over the short to medium term, according to Construction Industry Federation (CIF) Director General, Tom Parlon. Speaking at the CIF annual conference in Croke Park, in association […]
Construction Industry Federation to outline budget proposals to Ministers Noonan & Howlin
A delegation from the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) will meet with Minister for Finance, Michael Noonan TD and Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Brendan Howlin TD in the Department of Finance on 17th September, as part of the pre-budget process currently underway. The meeting in the Department of Finance is to allow the CIF […]
Six steps to increase housing supply and stimulate growth in the economy – CIF
If 10,000 more housing units are built per year, an additional 25,000 people will be employed in the construction sector, according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). This would also restore residential construction activity to levels needed to meet the growing high levels of demand. The CIF have proposed six steps for inclusion in October’s […]