The contracting departments within the CIF regularly deal with queries from members in respect of pre-qualification and tendering. In response to repeated queries on a number of items, a document entitled Guidelines on Best Practice for Tendering has been developed. This document is based on the provisions set out in the Code of Practice for […]
NewsJimmy Kirby, Executive Chairman of Kirby, talks about innovation and a digital construction future. On the Kirby website the Executive Chairman is described as someone who “oversees the strategic development process; identifies strategic options and promotes a culture of innovation”. Traditionally the Irish construction sector has been slow to innovate but for Jimmy Kirby the […]
FeaturedThe building control regulations are a complex set of rules governing how we build in Ireland. CIF Director for Housing Hubert Fitzpatrick answers some of the most common questions about the regulations. What are the Building Control Regulations? The Building Control Regulations apply to new buildings, extensions, material alterations and changes of use of buildings. […]
FeaturedDecember data signalled a positive end to 2015 in the Irish construction sector, with activity rising at a sharper pace in response to further steep growth of new orders. The rate of job creation also picked up during the month and business sentiment remained elevated as companies predicted further improvements during 2016. The Ulster Bank […]
NewsReacting to Minister Kelly’s reference to developers lowering their expectations for massive profits, Hubert Fitzpatrick, Director of the Irish Homebuilders Association (IHBA) stated that housing developers want to build houses to meet the growing demand, but can only do so when it makes economic sense. The market price of many homes throughout the country is […]
NewsIncreased activity, more jobs and sentiment at a near-record high reflect another positive month for the Irish construction sector. The Ulster Bank Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) – a seasonally adjusted index designed to track changes in total construction activity – posted 55.5 in November, below the reading of 56.3 from October but still signaling a sharp monthly […]
NewsThe National Skills Competition was held last week, with the winners annouced at a ceremony at the Gresham Hotel in Dublin. The awards are organised and coordinated by IrelandSkills on behalf of the Department of the Education and Skills. National Skills winners go on to represent Ireland at the biannual World Skills competition. The 43rd WorldSkills competition was held […]
NewsThis year sees a milestone anniversary for the Construction Workers’ Pension Scheme (CWPS) which celebrates 50 years of providing pension and death in service benefits to its members. The scheme, which was originally set up in 1965, as part of the Settlement Agreement of the National Building strike, later became known as the Construction Federation Operatives […]
NewsThe Suir name has long been synonymous with quality and building long-term relationships with clients. Brian Foley spoke to some of the team to gauge future plans after what has been an eventful year. When 80% of your business is repeat customers, you must be doing something right. That nugget of information comes from Imtech […]
NewsDevelopers are set to receive a rebate if they build and sell affordable housing at below levels of €300,000 in Dublin and €250,000 in Cork, subject to certain conditions. According to the Government they will be eligible for a rebate of payment of local authority development levies on sale of the property but must demonstrate […]
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