Cairn Homes continue their busy start to 2020 with news that full planning permission has been granted by An Bord Pleanála for a strategic housing development at Farrankelly, Delgany, Co. Wicklow. This exciting new development provides for 426 new homes comprising 245 houses, 93 apartments and 88 duplex units within an overall site of 52 […]
Construction firms are increasingly relocating professionals from outside Ireland and beyond the EU, to address skills shortages as the industry continues to grow strongly. Tom Parlon, Director General, Construction Industry Federation (CIF) said: “As the Irish construction industry has continued to grow over the last number of years, many of our members have reported difficulties […]
Cairn Homes plc, the leading Irish homebuilding company, announces three senior management appointments; Maura Winston as Director People and Organisation; Fergus McMahon as Commercial Director and Kevin Cleary as Technical Director. Commenting on the new appointments, Michael Stanley, Chief Executive of Cairn Homes said: “I’m delighted to be adding to the already exceptionally strong team that […]
Salaries in the construction sector have continued to rise over the last year. Many construction firms are experiencing increased competition to attract talent, particularly professionals like quantity surveyors, engineers and project managers. According to Azon Recruitment Group’s Salary Guide 2020, salaries in the construction sector rose by approximately 4.5% in 2019, with many companies also […]
Little Lambe Consultancy, Ireland’s only dedicated construction marketing agency has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2nd Irish Women’s awards 2020. The international awards brought to Ireland by Creative Oceanic, are in their second year in Ireland, following on from their amazing success at the Scottish Women’s Awards and English Women’s Awards. The awards […]
Director General, Tom Parlon responding to recent Health and Safety Authority statistics: “The increase in construction fatalities is a grave reminder to companies to keep focussed on safety every day. The CIF is reiterating its call to construction companies to continue to build on the significant investment in safety on sites over the past two […]
The Construction Industry Federation is joining forces with Dublin Simon Community to support 50 individuals and families out of unstable emergency accommodation and into more permanent, safe homes. The concept of the CIF/Dublin Simon Community collaboration is simple; CIF members will endeavour to raise funds, amounting to €20,000, throughout the next year. Each donation of […]
There is no doubt about it, Christmas brings out the very best in people. It is an important time of the year to reflect and take stock of how fortunate we are and how much we have, even if it doesn’t always feel that way. At Christmas time, many people get involved in charity organisations […]
The Tipperary-headquartered company achieved the coveted certification for its Horizon Offsite Steel Frame Building System Managing Director Ger Fahey received the certificate of accreditation from Minister for Trade, Business & Employment Pat Breen at a ceremony hosted by the National Standards Authority of Ireland earlier this month. Opening the ceremony, Minister Breen acknowledged the commitment […]
With the new year fast approaching, CG Business Consulting Ireland’s leading ISO consultants, are driving the adoption of the ISO 45001 standard to companies across Ireland and the UK. ISO 45001:2018 is the new international standard for occupational health and safety (OH&S) management systems and will replace the existing OHSAS 18001:2007 standard. Companies across Ireland certified […]
