CIF Offaly will hold forum to discuss the future of construction in the region
Construction Industry Federation, Midlands Branch, will host a discussion on the future of the construction sector in the region on the 13th April in the Tullamore Court Hotel, at 18.00.
Leading experts from the CIF will present their views on the work of the Federation and how the industry is likely to develop over the coming decade.
Speaking about the event, CIF Regional Director Justin Molloy stated:
“The lack of commencements dates for critical infrastructural projects in the Region, such as the Galway Outer Ring Road, is threatening the further development for the area in terms of jobs, housing, and accessibility.
That is why we at the CIF are calling for the appointment of a Minister for Infrastructure and Construction in the new Government. We want the political parties to commit now to giving any Minister appointed in this area responsibility for investment in infrastructure with a focus on regional development.
“Additionally, the housing supply in the area must be expanded if we are to retain job seekers to the area and attract FDI. As a result, residential construction activity will need to resume in a significant way in the Region over the next few years.”
At the moment the only variable in construction costs are various Government charges, taxes, levies, etc. estimated to be 36% of the sale price of a home. Labour and materials are at historical lows in terms of a percentage of overall construction costs, so effectively the only variable to allow the industry to deliver residential units within the price ranges sought by public policy initiatives are costs controlled by the Government.”
The event will update delegates on economic, legislative and technological changes that are taking place within the Irish construction industry including:
- The Public Capital Programme and Regional Development
- Changes to the Public Works Construction Contracts
- Update on developments in Public Procurement
- Legislative changes to our Planning System
- The challenges affecting the Residential Sector
- Industrial Relations legislation and Sectoral Employment Orders
This is an ideal opportunity for those involved in the industry to network with one another, while at the same time keeping themselves up to date with developments impacting the Irish construction industry. There is no charge for attending these events which are open to all CIF members as well as other industry professionals.
