CIF is the Irish construction industry’s representative body. All stakeholders recognise the CIF as the voice for construction because each sector and region are represented.    

The CIF successfully shapes policy for its members and focuses on:

•	Public capital spending programmes
•	Public sector procurement contracts, policies and procedures
•	Ensuring regulation is smart, targeted and effective
•	Improving access to finance for SMEs
•	Ensuring there are adequate skills to support growth
•	Enhancing the reputation of sector

CIF is member-led organisation through its 34 member Executive Committee.  All members of this committee and other policy-groups are appointed from and by the CIF’s branches and associations.  The executive committee directs a team of executives, subject matter experts and support staff in pursuing the objectives of the CIF’s committees, associations and branches.  

CIF represents your interest and provides expert advice on a range of construction specific issues such as: 

•	Industrial relations and employment legislation 
•	Contracts you have entered into with clients / main contractors / sub contractors 
•	Payment disputes / debt recovery 
•	Procurement and Pre-qualification 
•	Planning and development issues 
•	Site safety issues and safety management systems

Specialties

Construction experts, Dispute resolution, Training, Representation, Industrial Relations, Tendering & Contracting, Employment Services, House Building, Main Contractors, Civil Engineers, Specialist Contractors, Sub Contractors, Planning

Construction

Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

Hubert Fitzpatrick

Sarah Ingle

Jeanette Mair

Jean Winters

Gillian Heffernan

Dermot Carey

Denise Tuffy

Conor O’connell

Pj Ryan

Paul Sheridan

Meabh Smith

Maeve Kearns

Justin Molloy

Joanne Treacy

Ciri Registrar

The Business Development and Economic Research team at the Construction Industry Federation (CIF) focuses on driving growth and identifying market opportunities for members while conducting thorough economic analyses. This team is responsible for shaping effective policies, providing strategic advice, and delivering insight into economic trends to support the entire construction industry. Key responsibilities include public sector procurement consultation, smart regulation formulation, and initiatives to improve SMEs’ financial access and sectoral skill development.

Business Development and Economic Research

Executives and Directors

Leadership Team

Administration Team

Business Development and Economic Research

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Other teams at Construction Industry Federation (CIF)

Executives and Directors

Leadership Team

Administration Team