CIF Schools Challenge 2021/22 Building the Future

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

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