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Ibec says continued uncertainty about when the economy will fully re-open will trigger redundancy conversations in many firms

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

In 2019, the CIF's top 50 contractors exported over €3.3bn in construction expertise, according to the survey.

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 on behalf of CIF.

Business • 03 Nov 20

CIF warns that achieving housing output of 35,000 a year will not be achieved without significant changes to the current delivery system

Construction industry needs €15 billion to offset Covid

The Construction Industry Federation has said the building industry needs an additional €15 billion over the next six years to overcome Covid-19's impact in the short-term and to solve the housing and climate change crises in the longer-term.

Business • 17 Sep 20

The CIF wants the €76,000 cap on the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme to be scrapped

CIF wants Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme cap lifted

The Construction Industry Federation has urged the Government to extend the Temporary Wage Subsidy Scheme to all workers by eliminating the qualifying cap on staff earning over €76,000.

Business • 08 Apr 20

John Sisk and Son were named Ireland's top construction contractor

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

Liam Kelleher was appearing at the banking inquiry

Building activity reached 'unsustainable levels'

A former head of the Construction Industry Federation has told the banking inquiry that the level of activity in the sector reached unsustainable levels during 2006 and 2007.

News • 13 May 15

Housing stock could come from property controlled by NAMA

Lack of housing supply hitting vulnerable - CIF

The head of the Construction Industry Federation has said the main issue facing the Government in its plan to tackle homelessness is a lack of supply.

News • 21 May 14

Tom Parlon