This seminar is designed for managers without a financial background. It will demystify common financial terminology, explain key concepts, and provide practical insights into financial reporting.
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Course: Finance for Non Finance Managers
Construction Holidays 2026
The CIF has a detailed calendar listing out the annual leave / public holidays for 2026.
Resource: Carbon Calculator
The ‘CIF Carbon Calculator’ is an innovative carbon measurement solution designed specifically for the Irish construction industry.
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Services for your company
We provide a wide range of services for construction companies from training for continued professional development to employment and health and safety.
Our Associations
We are a member-led organisation and have been supporting thousands of construction workers and companies across Ireland for almost 90 years through our network of associations and branches.
Advice and support
We offer our expertise across all aspects of HR and IR. We represent members at meetings with trade unions, the Labour Court and Workplace Relations Commission.
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STEM Passport for Inclusion partnership
Volunteer as mentors and help shape the future generation

The STEM Passport for Inclusion (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths – STEMP) programme at Maynooth University, with the backing of the CIF, is inviting individuals from all areas of construction and engineering to volunteer as mentors and help shape the future generation.
Upcoming courses
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NEC3/NEC4 Overview & Introduction to the ECC
Date: 5th March
[online]
People Management in Construction
Date: 5th, 12th, 19th March
[online]
Crane/Lifting Operations Supervisor
Date: 30th March
[On-site training]
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News from CIF and the construction industry
I Wish 2026: Welcoming almost 4,000 secondary school girls from across Ireland to explore careers in STEM
The I Wish Showcase returned to the RDS Dublin on 5 February 2026, welcoming almost 4,000 secondary school girls from across Ireland to explore careers in STEM.
Pensions and financial advice
Carbon Calculator
The CIF Carbon Calculator is an innovative carbon measurement solution designed specifically for the Irish construction industry.