Connecting Talent and Opportunity: Your Construction Update for February

Welcome to the February edition of Necto Selection's Construction Update. Explore the latest job opportunities, important industry trends, and insights.

Leo Varadkar has announced a major cross-border infrastructure investment of €800 million. The funding will support crucial upgrades to the A5 road and redevelopment of Belfast's Casement Park stadium. The A5 will receive €600 million investment to benefit the millions who travel this route annually. Additionally, the redevelopment of Casement Park valued at €50 million will provide a fantastic modern sports facility for Gaelic games in Belfast.

This massive influx of funding is not just a win for infrastructure - it's a golden opportunity for the entire sector. This cross-border initiative is set to create thousands of construction jobs in the coming years, providing an economic boost to everyone in the sector and beyond.

Ireland’s Construction Industry Federation (CIF) brings promising news for the future of construction, highlighting an anticipated surge of 50,000 new job opportunities by 2030.

This forecast addresses the pressing need for additional skilled professionals in a sector already employing nearly 170,000 individuals. The initiative arises from the government's Careers in Construction Action Plan, aiming to strengthen the workforce significantly in the coming years.

Kieran O’Donovan, CIF Southern Region Chair and seasoned industry surveyor, highlights the attractive future awaiting young individuals in construction and engineering. The CIF's Southern Construct Summit, scheduled for early September in Cork, will play a central role in spotlighting this bright future.

Amidst this optimistic outlook, the industry faces the challenge of declining student enrollment in construction-related courses, partly due to historical perceptions of instability. The CIF is actively countering this by showcasing the sector's diverse and rewarding career paths, from facilities and project management to entrepreneurial opportunities, highlighting the global demand for these skills.

This programme is an important part of CIF's goal of reviving the industry and assuring a vibrant and sustainable future for construction. The upcoming summit is a critical event, bringing together leaders from various sectors to discuss fostering talent and driving forward infrastructural and economic growth.

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