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Sector body

Construction Industry Federation

National representative body for Irish construction contractors, offering Safe-T-Cert certification, CIF Training courses and regional branch networks.

Operates Ireland-wide · 4 listed services

What they do

The Construction Industry Federation is the leading trade association for the construction sector, representing companies of all sizes through regional branches and specialist trade associations. Its safety and health department, guided by a dedicated subcommittee, offers members regulatory compliance advice and runs the Safe-T-Cert certification scheme for contractors safety management systems, plus an annual construction safety campaign. CIF Training delivers courses such as Sustainability Principles for the Construction Sector for continuing professional development. Members access a Register of Heritage Contractors, a register of Safe-T-Cert certified companies, HR and industrial relations advice including representation at the Workplace Relations Commission, and the CIF affinity insurance scheme with Arachas. Membership, paid by subscription or direct debit, is required for these services. Businesses join through the Join CIF application on cif.ie.

Construction Industry Federation lists 4 services on Irish Resource Hub across Ireland. The listed provision covers specialist expertise, network, information and guidance, and training. Its support includes Start a business, Mentoring and advice, Skills and training, Innovation and R&D, and Standards and compliance. 1 distinct eligibility condition is recorded across those services.

Business support information

Where they operate

Recorded as available Ireland-wide.

Types of support available

Listed provision includes specialist expertise, network, information and guidance, training.

Who the support is for

Business stages
Thinking about starting, Startups, Established, Scaling
Company sizes
Sole traders, 1–9 people, 10–49 people, 50–249 people, 250+ people
Sectors
Construction and built environment
Audiences
Startups

Taken from this organisation's record and its published services.

Access and eligibility

Open to construction companies of all sizes; joining is via a regional branch or affiliated trade association.

No organisation-wide eligibility rule is recorded. Eligibility is set by each individual service, so conditions vary by service and some support may not be open to every business.

Each distinct eligibility condition recorded for this organisation's services — check the service page for the full conditions.

The same conditions also apply to 3 further services listed below.

Check access with Construction Industry Federation

Support offered (4)

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