Construction Industry Federation Warns Regions Are Being Left Behind
A CIF delegation has warned that the West, Midlands and Northwest regions are being left behind in the terms of economic growth, infrastructure and job creation. The CIF delegation met with Ms Marian Harkin Independent MEP from the North West constituency on Monday to chart a path to recovery for these regions. Western Region Director, […]
Construction Employment Growth Accounts For Approximately 60% Of Job Increases In The First Quarter Of 2016
Employment in the construction sector rebounded rapidly in the first quarter of this year, showing an increase of 9,500 new jobs, a rise of 7.8 percent. This is an increase of 28,000 jobs since the first quarter of 2012. However, as the economic recovery continues, a worrying trend can be seen with regard to employment […]
CIF Welcomes The Construction Contracts Act As Critical To Industry’s Long-term Growth
The Director General of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), Tom Parlon, today welcomed the signing of the Construction Contracts Act by Minister for Business and Employment, Ged Nash. This gives legal effect to the provisions of the Construction Contracts Act that aims to regularise cash-flow for construction companies and reduce costs by providing for rapid […]
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 (CIF) statement on Public Capital Programme
The increase in construction jobs and infrastructural projects announced today by the Government is a welcome injection of much needed long term investment in the construction sector, the CIF has stated. Worth €27 billion, the significance of this Programme to the construction industry is reflected in the fact that today’s announcement will generate in the […]
Connecting local suppliers to opportunities in the construction sector
Thursday 13th November 2014 from 09.15am – 2.00pm Hodson Bay Hotel, Roscommon Road, Athlone, Co. Westmeath The National Development Finance Agency (NDFA) and HSE in partnership with Enterprise Ireland are running an information and networking event connecting local suppliers to opportunities in the construction sector as part of the €115m Primary Care Centre PPP programme. […]
Normal levels of construction needed for economic development and recovery – Hogan addresses construction forum
As part of the Governments’ Action Plan For Jobs, a Stakeholder Workshop was held in Government Buildings this morning (7th June 2013) to focus on the key areas of infrastructure investment; commercial and residential property; and the Construction Sector’s role in supporting the domestic economy and jobs. The Workshop was moderated by Frances Ruane of […]
Location and Site Critical Issues for New Construction
Location, location, location is the old and trusted adage of estate agents- but according to the Irish Green Building Council it also holds true when it comes to building green! Despite the collapse of the construction industry in 2007 thousands of single houses continue to be built on green field sites across the country- […]