CEF SURVEY CALLS FOR URGENT GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT IN INFRASTRUCTURE The most recent Construction Employers Federation, CEF survey of local construction companies conducted in July represents the views of around 200 businesses with combined turnover exceeding £1.5 billion. The findings from the organisation, the certified representative body for the construction industry in Northern Ireland, strongly suggest…

TOWNMORE: GRANBY LANE SOCIAL HOUSING PROJECT UPDATE Newly-appointed Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien has pledged to prioritise the delivery of social and affordable housing in Ireland during his tenure and, despite the ongoing impacts of the pandemic, there is a palpable industry push to regain momentum on these vital construction sites. Over the past few months…

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MENTAL HEALTH IN CONSTRUCTION A survey carried out by Accuracy Research on behalf of the Construction Industry Federation has shown that mental wellbeing has become a significant safety concern for construction companies in Ireland. CIF Director of Safety, Dermot Carey said: “The construction industry is well recognised as an industry that takes safety very seriously….

LIGHTHOUSE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY CHARITY OFFERS FREE WELLBEING TRAINING As a direct result of the wellbeing issues presented to its 24/7 Construction Industry Helpline, the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity has announced that it is delivering €22,133 (£20,000) of free mental health and wellbeing training to the industry for the remainder of 2020. One of the key…