Sean Downey is the Construction Industry Federation’s Director of Safety, Education and Training  As we progress into 2025, the construction sector stands at a crossroads, with both challenges and opportunities defining the path forward. My primary focus in the coming year is to continue highlighting the vast career opportunities available to new apprentices, trainees and […] The post Building the future: Advancing training, skills and diversity within the built environment appeared first on Construction Magazine ..read more

Joanne Treacy is Director of Southern and Eastern Regions with the Construction Industry Federation With over two decades of industry experience, Joanne Treacy has led on member initiatives regionally within the southern and eastern regions on behalf of the Construction Industry Federation. With a vast knowledge in health and safety, HR and HSQE auditing spanning […] The post Women in construction: Joanne Treacy, Construction Industry Federation appeared first on Construction Magazine ..read more

Navigating professional and personal challenges with poise, vision and courage Susan McGarry, Ecocem Global’s Director of Public Affairs and Sustainability, shares her inspirational journey Susan McGarry has always been a dreamer with a mission. A self-described ‘hippie child’ she grew up believing she could make a real difference, whether it was saving the whales, protecting […] The post Susan McGarry: A dream career in the construction industry appeared first on Construction Magazine ..read more

Ahead of the CIF’s biggest International Women’s Day summit yet, Director General Hubert Fitzpatrick salutes those encouraging diversity and blazing a trail for the future of the industry March is an important time in the construction industry’s calendar when we recognise and celebrate the invaluable contribution of women to our industry and reflect in how […] The post Driven to build on inclusivity: Construction Industry Federation celebrates women in construction appeared first on Construction Magazine ..read more

Construction Industry Federation’s Head of Learning & Development Conor Greham outlines the federation’s unique training offerings As we look forward through our calendar in 2025, the construction industry faces a dynamic landscape of challenges and opportunities. At the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), we remain committed to equipping our members with the skills and knowledge they […] The post From AI to financial literacy: How to build construction skills for a safer, smarter and more sustainable future appeared first on Construction Magazine ..read more

Sophie Hurst is the Managing Director of Integrity Software, who provide construction specific accounting and management software to construction companies across Ireland and the UK. Its software, which includes flagship product Evolution Mx, is used by businesses of all sizes to record costs, save time and improve margins, and a huge number of CIF members […] The post In the executive chair with: Sophie Hurst Managing Director, Integrity Software appeared first on Construction Magazine ..read more

Seamus Duggan, Chair of CIF’s Procurement, Tendering and Contractual Matters Subcommittee and joint managing director of Duggan Brothers, says that while progress has been made, there’s more to do when it comes to fair and balanced reform of public procurement in Ireland CIF believes there is a better way to deliver public infrastructure through more balanced […] The post A strategic vision for the improved delivery of public infrastructure in Ireland appeared first on Construction Magazine ..read more

Construction Industry Federation Head of ESG PJ Ryan considers the industry issues that will take centre stage over the coming year As sustainability takes centre stage in the construction industry, 2025 is set to bring significant regulatory and operational changes. From enhanced reporting requirements under the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) to stricter waste management […] The post Sustainability for 2025: Key developments and implications for the construction industry appeared first on Construction Magazine ..read more

Maeve Kearns is the Construction Industry Federation’s Director of Corporate Affairs The CIF is 90 years old this year. Founded in May 1935, the federation has acted as an industry led voice of construction from its earliest beginnings, supporting our members through the challenges of developing the vibrant, successful construction industry that we represent today. […] The post Construction Industry Federation at 90: How to develop a member led strategy appeared first on Construction Magazine ..read more

The March edition of Construction allows us to tip a hard hat to those who encourage and contribute to equality and inclusion within the industry. Our annual women in construction issue is a collaboration with the Construction Industry Federation’s International Women’s Day summit. This year’s sold-out event, which you can read more about on page […] The post Blazing a trail through innovation and inclusion in the latest edition of Construction magazine – out now appeared first on Construction Magazine ..read more