In the latest report on construction activity, the sector faced its fourth consecutive monthly contraction in output. The Construction Total Activity Index, adjusted for seasonal variations, indicated a solid pace of decline, faster than that observed in September but less severe than the contractions experienced over the summer. A survey involving 150 construction firms revealed […]
The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has released its Budget 2024 submission, which insists that sustained government investment and progressive tax and workforce policies are needed to enable the construction industry to deliver on Ireland's ambitious development targets. Key points from the CIF Pre-Budget submission: The construction industry is critical to Ireland's overall economic health. It […]
An additional funding of almost €16 million for repairs and improvement works on our rural roads and laneways has been announced. The funding, under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), will support the continued improvement of non-public roads and lanes that are not normally maintained by local authorities. Such roads represent a vital piece of infrastructure […]
BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland has reported that the downturn across Ireland's construction sector moderated during February amid a broad stabilisation in activity levels and fresh growth in new orders. As such, firms registered strong employment growth and the first uptick in input buying since May last year. There was some less positive news on […]
CIF is celebrating International Women's Day on March 8th with a live stream CIF International Women's Day Online Event from Dunboyne Castle. This years theme, #EmbraceEquality, is a call to action for everyone to work together towards creating a world where everyone has equal opportunities, rights and respect, regardless of gender. CIF International Women's Day […]
