Public building projects are now needed, says Construction Industry Federation

Builders have welcomed the extension of the Help to Buy scheme, writes Construction Industry Federation director Conor O'Connell.

The Construction Industry Federation welcomed the €1.6bn being invested in water services.

Over the last number of weeks, two plans critical to the future of Ireland were launched and broadly welcomed by the construction sector.

The construction industry will be tasked with playing a role in the implementation of both the National Development Plan and Housing for All.