Sisk Announces Supply Chain Awards Winners as Spend Tops €1bn
John Sisk & Son has announced the winners of its Supply Chain Awards 2018. Sisk spent a total of €1bn with its supply chain in 2018 while the construction business also confirmed it has a total of 5,000 approved and active suppliers and subcontractors on its system. Commenting after the ceremony, Stephen Bowcott, CEO, Sisk, […]
DataCentres Ireland 2018 Reflects Ireland’s Reputation as a Major Player in the Global Data Centre Market
DataCentres Ireland 2018 was attended by over 1,600 delegates, which is a 10% growth and the largest attendance in the event’s history. The tone of the show was “Quality vs Quantity”, which is best summed up by one of the exhibitors, Jason Cummins, Country Manager, Ireland, Hellermann Tyton: “We’re delighted with what the response at […]
We Must Increase Efforts to Better Health And Safety of Workers on and Off-Site
The inaugural CIF Health & Safety Summit was held in Croke Park on Wednesday 28th November 2018 against the backdrop of expansion in construction activity, The Health and Safety Summit looked ahead to 2019 and beyond and featured speakers from multiple sectors discussing how the industry can manage challenges to create a healthier and safer workplace […]
GPS Tracking System Allows Construction Companies Manage Assets More Efficiently
Verizon Connect expands vehicle tracking system portfolio with asset tracking solution which has a Dublin-based team at the centre of efforts to bring this innovation to market. Verizon Connect is expanding its fleet management system REVEAL with a solution that enables businesses within the construction industry to manage assets in addition to their fleet of […]
Sisk and Quintain Reach for The Sky at Wembley Park
At the topping out of E03 at Wembley Park L to r: Owen Sisk, John Sisk & Son; Matt Voyce, Quintain; Gareth Blacker, Homes England; and Cllr Shama Tatler, London Borough of Brent. John Sisk & Son and Quintain have topped out the highest point to date at the Wembley Park development in London. The […]
Major Apprenticeships Boost for Wet Trades
SOLAS has announced that it has extended the CIF Apprenticeship Sharing Initiative, a scheme that was initially set up by CIF South East Branch in 2015. The core concept is that contractors, who may not consider taking on an apprentice themselves, for reasons such as they do not have the trade skills in-house or are […]
Construction SMEs Face Liquidation Due to Procurement Issues and Insurance Costs
The Construction Industry Federation has called for more significant investment to improve conditions and support innovation in the sector and protect its small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The construction industry representative body addressed the Seanad Public Consultation Committee on Small and Medium Sized Business in Ireland on 13 November, following a detailed submission earlier this year.
Construction Industry Highlights Risks of Working with and Around Construction Vehicles
Construction companies around the country have been gathering to mark Construction Safety Week this week, which wraps up today with a focus on managing vehicle safety. According to Michael McDonagh, Head of Construction Policy with the Health and Safety Authority (HSA), “Between 2009 and 2017, there have been 20 reported deaths arising from vehicle-related accidents […]
Construction Industry Highlights Dangers of Working Close to Utilities
The construction industry will mark the third day of Construction Safety Week 2018 today (24/10/2018) with a focus on the dangers of Working Close to Utilities such as water, electricity and gas. Check Before You Dig! Dermot Carey, Director, Safety and Training, CIF, said: “Today we focus on the danger posed by working close to […]
Construction Industry Shines Light on Mental Health Issues That Plague The Sector
The CIF has released a new video featuring architect and RTE star Dermot Bannon, encouraging healthier conversations around mental health in Ireland’s construction sector. The video explores what looks from the outset like a stereotypical, jovial construction site canteen conversation amongst colleagues, but quickly challenges viewers with some hard-hitting and thought-provoking truths. It is accompanied […]