Most building firms won't take on fixed price contracts The challenge of rapidly rising raw materials costs means that nine out of every 10 construction companies in Ireland are now unwilling to take on … Business • 23 May 22
Ibec and CIF warn of redundancies due to Covid hit Employers group Ibec has said that continued uncertainty about when the economy will fully re-open will trigger redundancy conversations in many companies. Business • 23 Feb 21
Turnover of CIF's top 50 contractors hit €10bn in 2019 The Construction Industry Federation's top 50 contractors had a combined turnover of just over €10bn in 2019, according to a survey carried by Construction magazine … Business • 03 Nov 20
'Keep disciplined with Covid-19 measures' - CIF & CEF The Construction Industry Federation and the Construction Employers Federation have jointly called on their members to collaborate on a cross border basis on tackling Covid-19. Business • 16 Oct 20
Construction industry set for 'safest year ever' - CIF The building industry has said it is on track to record its safest year ever, the Construction Industry Federation has released figures showing there were … Ireland • 19 Jul 19
Construction industry's turnover up by 25% last year The combined turnover for the country's top construction companies increased by 25% to €8.39 billion last year. Business • 12 Jun 19
Turnover in top construction firms hits €6.7 billion The combined turnover of the country's top construction firms increased by €720m over the last 12 months to €6.72 billion, the latest Construction Magazine's annual … Business • 04 Jul 18
Planned strike by crane drivers suspended Crane drivers have suspended tomorrow's planned strike to allow for talks at the Workplace Relations Commission. Ireland • 06 Sep 17
TEEU lodges claim for €30m in bonuses One of Ireland's largest unions, which is representing craft workers on the Intel site, has lodged a claim for up to €30m in completion bonuses … News • 24 Nov 14
House building at record low since 1970 Fewer houses were built last year than in any other year since records began in 1970. News • 04 Feb 13
