The Construction Employers Federation is active on behalf of its members across an extensive range of public policy areas. From public procurement to the industry's skills needs to putting in place the right conditions to build new homes, we represent the industry's views to key clients across the public, private and voluntary/community sectors.
CEF has published its manifesto - Delivery, not Delay - for the 2027 Northern Ireland Assembly Election. The manifesto represents a clear statement from Northern Ireland's construction industry that there must be a step-change in delivery from the next NI Executive given the critical challenges that we face.
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Northern Ireland’s construction industry is, and will continue to be, the bedrock of economic growth...
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The Construction Employers Federation's Manifesto for NI Assembly Elections will be made available to download here.
An important benchmark on which any government should be judged is their performance on financing and delivering key infrastructure projects…
There is now an urgent need to accelerate homebuilding across Northern Ireland not just due to the unfolding housing crisis, but to support jobs, regeneration, and economic growth.
Recent years have seen industry’s engagement with government on matters of public procurement improve...
Through Construction Futures, CEF is coordinating careers engagement, skills planning, and employer access to new talent.
The regular data produced by the Health and Safety Executive shows that the local construction industry can stand over a much improved health and safety record in recent years…
For the construction industry to flourish and achieve its undoubted potential, there are a number of critical issues with affect its business environment…