Construction body calls for 'major changes' in budget to combat rising costs

Delays in infrastructural investment will lead to 'wider economic and societal problems' claims Construction Industry Federation Cork chairman

Development charges, Vat, special levies, and water connection are on the agenda for the CIF. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

The head of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) in Cork says builders will seek “major changes” in the next budget to deal with escalating costs in house building and commercial developments.

The construction industry body is calling on the Government to address development charges, Vat, special levies, and water connection in its next budget in order to ease cost pressures.