Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

The South East is building momentum. 🚧 At CIF South East Construct, which took place at the Tower Hotel in Waterford, Marian Walsh, President of Waterford Chamber, highlighted the growing collaboration across the region and the major capital projects helping to drive investment, connectivity and opportunity, from North Quays and Waterford Airport to the Port of Waterford expansion. A strong pipeline of infrastructure and development is creating real confidence for the future of the South East. #CIFRegions #CIFSouthEastConstruct

🏢 Melissa Sheridan, Operations Director at Strata, talked about Ireland's big ambitions for infrastructure, energy and housing, and the huge opportunity there is for artificial intelligence to improve the processes and become more productive and effective in delivering projects, at last week's Digicon conference. 🎤 Listen back to her video below. #Digicon2026 #ai #infrastructure

🎓 Across the sector, construction companies are investing in education, skills development and STEM outreach by supporting students, apprentices, graduates and emerging leaders. From industry placements and site visits to research partnerships, leadership programmes and award-winning inclusion initiatives, these efforts are helping to build a strong and diverse talent pipeline for the years ahead. 📰 Read our latest Built for Better: Inspiring future talent through education, STEM and skills development round up here: https://lnkd.in/ezzRazvJ 💫 Bennett (Construction) Ltd 💫 Collen Construction 💫 Elliott Group 💫 Mercury 💫 Radley Engineering Ltd 💫 Ward and Burke 💫 Wills Bros Group #esg #stem

Construction safety depends on everyone knowing the basics and having the confidence to speak up when something is not right. Mike McLoughlin, Director of Group Health, Safety and Sustainability at John Paul Construction, highlights the importance of taking time to refocus on safe working practices and recognising that everyone has the authority to stop work when needed. The CIF Construction Safety Campaign 2026 calls on everyone across the industry to make safety a daily priority, with this year’s theme, Back to Basics. 🦺 ▶️ Learn more at www.cif.ie/safetycampaign

Effective construction safety starts long before work begins, with careful planning, clear communication and collaboration between everyone involved in a project. On site with Suir Engineering as part of #CIFSafety26, John Egan, CIF Executive for Safety, Health & Skills, speaks with Billy Curtain, H&S Project Manager, and Amber McGuire, AHS Adviser, about working closely with clients and subcontractors, sharing lessons learned from previous projects and identifying potential risks at each stage of construction. The discussion also explores the development of renewable energy infrastructure and the importance of planning, coordination and clear expectations in delivering complex projects safely. As part of the CIF Construction Safety Campaign 2026, the conversation reinforces this year’s theme, Back to Basics, and the role everyone plays in maintaining safe working practices throughout a project. ▶️ Learn more at www.cif.ie/safetycampaign Watch the full podcast at the link below 👇

🎙️ On Northern Sound, Justin Molloy, CIF Director of Western & Midland Regions, spoke about one of the key messages of the CIF Construction Safety Campaign: never let pressure to get the job done override the importance of health and safety. While most workers arrive on site with the right training and PPE, complacency can still creep in. Justin highlighted the need to continually reinforce safe behaviours and ensure that every task is carried out safely, no matter the deadline. #CIFRegions #CIFSafety26

Construction safety starts with the basics, but it cannot stop there As Eamonn Stapleton, Senior Vice President at the Construction Industry Federation (CIF), highlights, awareness, health and wellbeing, and strong leadership all play a role in creating safer working environments The CIF Construction Safety Campaign 2026 encourages everyone across the industry to keep these priorities at the forefront of everyday work ▶️ Learn more at www.cif.ie/safetycampaign

Looking after the people who build Ireland means looking beyond the immediate risks on site. We are proud to recognise the Construction Workers Health Trust (CWHT) as a Charity Partner of the CIF Construction Safety Campaign 2026. Established in 1994, CWHT is dedicated to promoting better health and healthier lifestyles among construction workers. Through its free, on-site health screening programme, the Trust brings preventative healthcare directly to workers, helping them better understand their health and identify areas that may need further attention. Its work is an important reminder that construction safety extends beyond preventing accidents. Looking after the people who work in the industry also means prioritising their long-term health and wellbeing. Learn more about CWHT at www.cwht.ie. Find out more about the CIF Construction Safety Campaign 2026 at www.cif.ie/safetycampaign. #CIFSafety26

Critical risks require consistent controls, careful planning and a shared commitment to keeping people safe on site. At the ESB Networks Training Centre in Portlaoise, John Egan, CIF Executive for Safety, Health & Skills, speaks with representatives from Uisce Éireann Irish Water, Gas Networks Ireland and ESB Networks about identifying critical risks, strengthening safety controls and working together to prevent serious injuries and fatalities across the construction and utilities sectors. As part of the CIF Construction Safety Campaign 2026, the discussion highlights the importance of engaging with utility providers before work begins, checking underground and overhead services, and ensuring critical risk controls are in place before high-risk tasks proceed. Because safety depends on everyone taking responsibility, speaking up when something is not right and making sure every worker gets home safely at the end of the day. ▶️ Learn more at www.cif.ie/safetycampaign Watch the full podcast at the link below 👇

🎙️Speaking about the CIF's Construction Safety Campaign on KFM's Kildare Today, CIF Director of Communications Meabh Smith, MPRII discussed the importance of keeping safety at the heart of Ireland's growing construction sector. "As construction activity ramps up in the country, we want to make sure safety stays right at the very top of the agenda." ⬇️ Listen back to the interview and learn more about the CIF Construction Safety Campaign at https://lnkd.in/emZiwzVV #CIFRegions #CIFSafety26