CIF Schools Challenge 2021/22 Building the Future

29 October 2021

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The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) is launching its careers campaign, aimed at attracting young people into the industry. CIF Schools Challenge 2021/22 Building the Future is a ready-made platform for to engage with schools and show second level students how rewarding a career in construction can be.

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF), in partnership with Sherry Fitzgerald, are challenging teams, to design a residential development (a development of houses or apartments – you decide), in an urban setting or rural setting that meets the following design criteria:

Has a positive impact on the environment.
Considers climate change by minimising greenhouse gas emissions.
Enhances your locality / community
Provides a healthy environment for its occupants.

Can you rise to the challenge and design a development in your community that meets this brief?

CIF Schools Challenge 2021/22 Building the Future

The competition will run until March 1^st 2022 with judging taking place until mid-March.

The winning team will present their designs at the Ireland Skills Live Event in the RDS. In addition, they will receive a day’s “Construction Experience” provided by Technical University Dublin and a TOPCON Complete construction package to include most up to date laser equipment and ½ day instruction, as well as a prize for each of team members.
The second team selected will also present their design at Ireland Skills Live Event in RDS in March 2022 and a TOPCON Construction package to include the latest equipment plus a half day’s instruction with individual prizes for each team member.
The third team selected will also present their design at Ireland Skills Live Event in RDS in March 2022 and receive TOPCON measuring equipment, along a prize for each team member.

All entries and team members will receive a certificate of merit in recognition of their work.

Full details here