Organisation: Construction Industry Federation

Organisation: Construction Industry Federation

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<p>With measures already in place, those in power are also under justified pressure to try something new as well as reinstating the Help-to-Buy scheme; one of the most important measures for first-time buyers and the building trade that has been introduced in recent years. File picture: iStock</p>

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State urged to fund tens of thousands of 'uncommenced' planning permissions

The conference hosted by homeless charity Focus Ireland heard that the Government’s Rainy Day Fund should be used for housing that won’t otherwise get built

<p>Over 70,000 housing units are waiting for a decision from An Bord Pleanála and in the courts.</p>

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Two years' worth of new homes awaiting planning permission

Potentially 70,000 homes awaiting a decision by An Bord Pleanála.

<p>Apprenticeships were heralded as a key part of Ireland's effort to build more homes File picture: Andrew Matthews/PA</p>

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Further blow to housing targets as new apprenticeships fall

The Government’s target is to achieve 10,000 sign-ups every year by 2025 as part of its strategy to tackle housing shortages

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Sharp drop in planning permissions for new homes

Committee to be told concrete levy will add €1,200 to cost of new three-bed home

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Committee to be told concrete levy will add €1,200 to cost of new three-bed home

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Concrete levy at 5% will be in place 'for foreseeable'

Mick Clifford: A levy on concrete blocks? We've been here before

Mick Clifford: A levy on concrete blocks? We've been here before

Potential legal challenges to the levy may vanish — but they were never the biggest problem with Paschal Donohoe’s plan

Thu, 29 Sep, 2022

Warning that concrete blocks levy could increase cost of a new home by €3,000

Warning that concrete blocks levy could increase cost of a new home by €3,000

Paschal Donohoe announced a 10% levy on concrete blocks, pouring concrete and other concrete products with the levy to take effect from April next year

Wed, 28 Sep, 2022

Overhaul of planning system ‘could make things worse’

Overhaul of planning system ‘could make things worse’

Critics of Michael McGrath's review of planning law say it could constrict early participation in the process and thus lead to further and more protracted delays in higher courts

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

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Michael McGrath: 'Inflation and labour shortages are slowing down homebuilding'

Michael McGrath told a Construction Industry Federation conference that surging costs are making it difficult for contractors to plan, price, and complete projects

Tue, 13 Sep, 2022

Soaring construction costs may sink Cork flood defence scheme

Soaring construction costs may sink Cork flood defence scheme

The original bid about a year ago for the Glashaboy river flood relief scheme in Glanmire was €14m. Now it could cost €17m to deliver

Thu, 02 Jun, 2022

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Rising costs of building materials ‘main concern among builders’, Oireachtas committee told

The Oireachtas Committee on Housing heard that there are rising developmental costs, regardless of whether it is private or public housing

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Coronavirus - Mon May 18, 2020

Revealed: First-time buyers need almost €80k income to get on property ladder

Government plans to build 35,000 homes a year have been thrown into grave doubt by a 'marked decline' in developers tendering to build taxpayer-funded homes

Tue, 24 May, 2022

Building site shutdowns will not happen, insists housing minister

Building site shutdowns will not happen, insists housing minister

The Housing Minister is insisting that building sites will not shut down despite industry fears that the rising cost of materials will force some projects to grind to a halt.

Mon, 23 May, 2022

Builders refuse fixed-price contracts as material costs soar

Builders refuse fixed-price contracts as material costs soar

Construction companies want a fair price variation clause in public contracts for new schools, roads, and other projects

Mon, 23 May, 2022

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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

Sat, 14 May, 2022

Construction industry needs 'to attract more female apprentices' to meet housing targets

Construction industry needs 'to attract more female apprentices' to meet housing targets

A FutureBuilding Initiative has been launched to identify people for direct placement into employment in the sector

Thu, 05 May, 2022

Newly built homes

House prices jump a further 12.3% with double-digit inflation to stay

Reports from Daft.ie and Myhome.ie show no let-up for the squeezed housing market

Mon, 28 Mar, 2022

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We have enough plans, now is the time to deliver houses

Following a turbulent year, Conor O'Connell of the Construction Industry Federation explores the outlook for the construction sector

Wed, 29 Dec, 2021

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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.

Tue, 12 Oct, 2021

Labour shortage threatens target of 40,000 new homes each year, builders warn

Labour shortage threatens target of 40,000 new homes each year, builders warn

The Construction Industry Federation also want the planning process streamlined

Thu, 30 Sep, 2021

Apartment building 'not viable' in Cork without Government support

Apartment building 'not viable' in Cork without Government support

Chamber: 'Cost of building apartments is so high that people can’t afford to rent or buy them, therefore they cannot be built'

Tue, 01 Jun, 2021

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Conor O'Connell: 'Help to buy and shared equity schemes could help deliver the homes we desperately need'

The construction industry says a range of measures must be taken if Ireland is ever to deliver 35,000 units per year

Sun, 28 Mar, 2021

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Case for housebuilding restart 'overwhelming', industry claims

Irish Home Builders’ Association director James Benson argues for a phased reopening of the construction sector

Tue, 23 Mar, 2021

Pressure mounts for construction to fully reopen

Pressure mounts for construction to fully reopen

Around 50% of sites are closed even though HSE evidence has shown building sites and projects can operate safely, says Construction Industry Federation

Mon, 22 Mar, 2021

Coronavirus - Mon Jan 18, 2021

Irish businesses cry out for a shot in the arm as the lockdown rumbles on

Retailers, builders, hoteliers, publicans, and restaurateurs are calling for much more clarity and support from the Government, with confirmation that the country is staying in lockdown — at least until early April — threatening meaningful economic ...

Tue, 23 Feb, 2021

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ESRI: 'Inevitable hit' to number of new homes built this year due to January lockdown

There will be "an almost inevitable" hit to the number of new homes built this year amid the closure of significant parts of the construction industry, professor at the Economic and Social Research Institute, Kieran McQuinn has warned.

Wed, 06 Jan, 2021

Conor O’Connell: Munster construction can rebuild if the political will allows

Conor O’Connell: Munster construction can rebuild if the political will allows

As we leave 2020, we can only look forward to 2021 with optimism and hope.

Tue, 29 Dec, 2020

Special Report: Demand for new student accommodation in Cork could be hit by the pandemic

Special Report: Demand for new student accommodation in Cork could be hit by the pandemic

Lots of sites across Cork city are earmarked for college living, but the demand may plummet if students are being taught online, writes Kevin O’Neill

Mon, 06 Jul, 2020

Development charges in Cork to be halved to motivate construction industry

Development charges in Cork to be halved to motivate construction industry

Development charges on new houses and apartments in Cork city will be halved under new measures to motivate construction.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

CIF chief said he ‘misspoke’ after claiming cost of construction could rise 40%

CIF chief said he ‘misspoke’ after claiming cost of construction could rise 40%

The head of the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has said he “misspoke” when he claimed new safety measures put in place across large complex construction sites could increase costs by up to 40%.

Fri, 22 May, 2020

Coronavirus: Data protection inquiry over employers getting test results before workers

Coronavirus: Data protection inquiry over employers getting test results before workers

The HSE has suspended the practice of giving Covid-19 test results to employers ahead of workers, after concerns about “breaches of confidentiality”.

Wed, 20 May, 2020

Cost of National Children's Hospital could rise 40% due to Covid-19 outbreak

Cost of National Children's Hospital could rise 40% due to Covid-19 outbreak

The cost of the National Children's Hospital could rise by 40% due to the Covid-19 outbreak, it has been warned.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

Health Chief: ‘We are still very much in the midst of this pandemic crisis’

Health Chief: ‘We are still very much in the midst of this pandemic crisis’

Ireland will continue in the acute emergency phase of the Covid-19 crisis for "most probably years", with "further waves an ever-present danger," according to the Secretary General of the Department of Health.

Tue, 19 May, 2020

CIF: No requirement for workers to wear masks unless working in enclosed spaces

CIF: No requirement for workers to wear masks unless working in enclosed spaces

Construction sites reopened today, with 150,000 workers returning to building under guidelines for physical distancing and hygiene.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

Less than 25% of construction workers expected to return on Monday

Less than 25% of construction workers expected to return on Monday

It is expected less than a quarter of construction workers will be going back to their jobs on Monday.

Sat, 16 May, 2020

The Irish Examiner View: Follow the science, not the bluster

The Irish Examiner View: Follow the science, not the bluster

The lock down has been, and will be, a very frustrating experience. Its acceptance by the majority of people, even if through gritted teeth, shows that Margaret Thatcher was utterly wrong when she hissed, in her feline way, that there is no such thing as society.

Wed, 13 May, 2020

HSA: Businesses that cannot put safety measures in place should not reopen

HSA: Businesses that cannot put safety measures in place should not reopen

The chief executive of the Health & Safety Authority (HAS), Dr Sharon McGuinness has said that it is important that employers and employees communicate to ensure a safe return to work when Phase One of the lifting of Covid restrictions commences next week.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

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At least a year before construction industry returns to pre-pandemic levels - CFI

The Construction Industry Federation says it will take at least a year before the industry can return to pre-pandemic levels.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Construction industry faces challenges in rebuilding Ireland post-Covid

Construction industry faces challenges in rebuilding Ireland post-Covid

While the sector was one of the last parts of the economy to shut down and is set to be one the first to open back up again on May 18, the CIF said the Covid-19 pandemic has left a deep scar will take at least 12 months before they recover fully.

Mon, 11 May, 2020

Coronavirus: Proposals for reopening construction sites safely is published

Coronavirus: Proposals for reopening construction sites safely is published

A roadmap to achieving a safe working environment on construction sites has been published by the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI).

Fri, 24 Apr, 2020

Boyd Barrett says its 'just a gamble' to tender Irish Glass Bottle site to private developers for public housing

Boyd Barrett says its 'just a gamble' to tender Irish Glass Bottle site to private developers for public housing

The People Before Profit TD said the site should be kept in State possession.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Builders hoping they can get back to work as Covid-19 unemployed tops 1m

Builders hoping they can get back to work as Covid-19 unemployed tops 1m

There is hope that some of the 148,000 building workers can start going back to work on a site-by-site basis as early as next month.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2020

CIF: 'Up to the industry to prove that it can operate safely'

CIF: 'Up to the industry to prove that it can operate safely'

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) has prepared a set of standard operating procedures (SOP) for a gradual and staged return to work from May 5, subject to the guidance of the health authorities.

Thu, 16 Apr, 2020

How the Construction Industry is coping with Covid-19

How the Construction Industry is coping with Covid-19

At a time when calling to a neighbour’s house for a cup of tea is inconceivable, it’s tricky to get to grips with the “business as usual” approach on many of our building sites.

Thu, 26 Mar, 2020

Govt defends decision to allow construction workers to continue work despite health concerns

Govt defends decision to allow construction workers to continue work despite health concerns

Construction workers are worried about the conditions they are being asked to work in on site.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

Construction work to continue despite calls for sites to shut

Construction work to continue despite calls for sites to shut

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said building sites can continue to operate in Ireland despite calls for them to be shut to prevent the spread of Covid-19.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Irish Examiner View: No pain-free path back to normality

Irish Examiner View: No pain-free path back to normality

The scale and sweep of the pandemic aversion measures announced and extended by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar this afternoon are unprecedented.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Construction industry continues to operate despite union calls for sites to shut

Construction industry continues to operate despite union calls for sites to shut

Unite trade union demands that all work should stop.

Tue, 24 Mar, 2020

Homebuilders say the clock is ticking on the next Government to deliver new homes

Homebuilders say the clock is ticking on the next Government to deliver new homes

Housebuilders in Ireland are embarking on a series of roadshows to lobby newly-elected TDs on what they say are the barriers to housing construction.

Tue, 25 Feb, 2020

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