Government should fast track rollout of water metering - CIF
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has called on the Government to ensure that fair and balanced water charges apply from the start of the new scheme by fast tracking the installation of water...
View ArticleCIF forecasts further drop in house building during 2013
Record low number of houses built during 2012, while new starts also experience drop
View ArticleConstruction Bill reaches 1,000 days in Oireachtas
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has called on the Government to give a specific commitment for when they will enact the Construction Contracts Bill, ahead of its 1,000th day in the...
View ArticleCIF backs call by Minister Burton for infrastructure spending
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has backed comments by Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton TD that the savings from the promissory note deal should go towards infrastructure projects...
View ArticleAction Plan underlines need for construction representative in Government
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has said thepublication of the Government’s Action Plan for Jobs 2013 underlines the needto have a representative for the construction sector in the...
View ArticleConstruction employment rises for second quarter in a row, first time since peak
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed the news that construction employment has risen for the second quarter in a row – the first time this has happened since construction employment...
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Ecocem Ireland opens next generation plant and announces €19m 3 year...
CIF Member, Ecocem Ireland announced plans to create 61 jobs as part of a new three year, €19m investment programme coinciding with the official opening of its new
View ArticleCSO increase in construction activity reflects increased industry confidence
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) believes the latest CSO statistics which show an increase in construction activity reflect the increased confidence that entered the industry in the latter...
View ArticleAll development levies should be paid prior to sale - CIF
Developers should pay all outstanding development levies due to local authorities prior to sale according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The CIF were reacting to news that over €750m...
View ArticleNew house building increased in January
New house starts increased by 55% in January compared to the same period the year before, according to new figures provided by the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The latest CIF Housing...
View ArticlePublic procurement system costing the State tens of millions of euro every...
The public procurement system in this country is broken and it is costing the State tens of millions of euro every year according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The CIF warned that...
View ArticleNew building regulations will reward quality building
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed the publication of the new building regulations saying they will help ensure the work of builders who maintain higher standards is recognised...
View ArticleHP project to benefit Galway construction industry
The creation of 150 construction jobs for the building of anew Hewlett Packard facility in Galway will be a major benefit to constructionin that region, according to the Construction Industry...
View ArticleDon't use capital spending to pay for collapse of Croke Park II
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) is calling on the Government to avoid targeting the capital budget as they seek to bridge the gap in Exchequer finances following the collapse of the Croke...
View ArticleAudit of building projects should be considered across all public procurement...
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed the initiative by the Department of Education to clamp down on non compliance in construction work by organising random audits of school...
View ArticleRoads announcement emphasises need for stimulus over austerity
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has said the announcement that 1,000 construction jobs are to be created over the next two years emphasises the need for stimulus over austerity in the Irish...
View ArticleGovernment should facilitate Midlands wind power project
The Government needs to do all they can to facilitate major new wind power infrastructure in the Midlands, according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The CIF believes such a project...
View ArticlePrivate sector should follow Government example on bonds
Private clients should follow the bond guidelines announced by the Government for public sector work according to the Construction Industry Federation (CIF). The CIF were speaking after Minister of...
View ArticleOireachtas to discuss black economy in the construction sector
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) will appear before an Oireachtas Committee tomorrow Tuesday 21st May to discuss the issue of the black economy in the construction sector. The CIF will...
View ArticleCIF publishes range of measures to curtail construction black economy
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has published a range of proposals aimed at clamping down on the black economy in the construction sector. The proposals were outlined during an Oireachtas...
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