Empowering Northern Ireland's Construction Industry Together

Join the leading representative body for construction employers in Northern Ireland today.

Support for 800 member construction companies available.

Advocating for industry standards and best practices.

Connecting members with valuable resources and opportunities.

A construction site with scaffolding covered in white sheeting. The corner of the site features a black wall with repeated red text 'PAST PRESENT' and a singular 'FUTURE'. Various informational and advertisement boards are visible, promoting Clerys Quarter with images and text about work and catching up.
A construction site with scaffolding covered in white sheeting. The corner of the site features a black wall with repeated red text 'PAST PRESENT' and a singular 'FUTURE'. Various informational and advertisement boards are visible, promoting Clerys Quarter with images and text about work and catching up.
Workers wearing helmets and safety gear are engaged in construction activities on a building site with scaffolding and wooden and metal frames visible.
Workers wearing helmets and safety gear are engaged in construction activities on a building site with scaffolding and wooden and metal frames visible.
A construction site shows an early stage of building, featuring numerous steel reinforcements and foundations. Workers are visible in the background, with industrial equipment such as a digger and various materials including pipes and boards scattered around. In the background, the sea and hills can be seen, indicating a coastal location.
A construction site shows an early stage of building, featuring numerous steel reinforcements and foundations. Workers are visible in the background, with industrial equipment such as a digger and various materials including pipes and boards scattered around. In the background, the sea and hills can be seen, indicating a coastal location.

About Cef Construction

Cef Construction is a certified representative body for Northern Ireland's construction industry, advocating for approximately 800 member companies and promoting industry standards.

A construction site with a red construction vehicle in the foreground, surrounded by safety barriers and fencing. The building in the background has scaffolding and green netting, indicating ongoing work. There are advertisements visible through the building windows and a bicycle parked nearby.
A construction site with a red construction vehicle in the foreground, surrounded by safety barriers and fencing. The building in the background has scaffolding and green netting, indicating ongoing work. There are advertisements visible through the building windows and a bicycle parked nearby.
A busy construction site with several workers wearing safety helmets and reflective vests. They are surrounded by scaffolding, wooden planks, and stacks of bricks. Metal rods are protruding from various structures, and a blue container is visible in the background.
A busy construction site with several workers wearing safety helmets and reflective vests. They are surrounded by scaffolding, wooden planks, and stacks of bricks. Metal rods are protruding from various structures, and a blue container is visible in the background.
A building under construction with a wooden frame and scaffolding surrounding the structure. Green insulation material is visible on the walls, and various construction materials are present. The site signage includes safety warnings and indicates activity on the upper levels.
A building under construction with a wooden frame and scaffolding surrounding the structure. Green insulation material is visible on the walls, and various construction materials are present. The site signage includes safety warnings and indicates activity on the upper levels.

Our Mission

We strive to support our members by providing resources, guidance, and advocacy to enhance the construction industry's growth and sustainability in Northern Ireland.

Construction Industry Services

Supporting construction employers with representation, advocacy, and access to valuable industry resources.

A construction site featuring extensive scaffolding with a bright green and orange barrier labeled 'Poort 4'. Two construction workers, one in overalls and the other wearing a helmet, sit on concrete blocks behind a fence. A blue truck is partially visible in the background.
A construction site featuring extensive scaffolding with a bright green and orange barrier labeled 'Poort 4'. Two construction workers, one in overalls and the other wearing a helmet, sit on concrete blocks behind a fence. A blue truck is partially visible in the background.
Workers equipped with helmets are engaged in construction work, handling scaffolding and iron rods. The scene is black and white, capturing the imposing structure against a backdrop of cloud-filled sky.
Workers equipped with helmets are engaged in construction work, handling scaffolding and iron rods. The scene is black and white, capturing the imposing structure against a backdrop of cloud-filled sky.
Member Support Services

Providing essential support and resources for our member companies to thrive in the construction sector.

Advocacy Efforts

Championing the interests of our members to influence policy and ensure a vibrant construction industry.

Our Projects

Explore our diverse range of construction industry projects.

Two construction workers are engaged in building work. One worker in red overalls and a red helmet is standing, holding wires, while the other, wearing a yellow helmet, is crouched down, working on a wooden structure. Rebar and trees can be seen in the background.
Two construction workers are engaged in building work. One worker in red overalls and a red helmet is standing, holding wires, while the other, wearing a yellow helmet, is crouched down, working on a wooden structure. Rebar and trees can be seen in the background.
Member Projects

Showcasing work from our esteemed member companies.

Construction site bustling with several workers wearing safety gear including helmets and high-visibility clothing. The site is structured with wooden formwork and iron rods, indicating active building activity. Workers are handling materials and tools, suggesting an ongoing construction process.
Construction site bustling with several workers wearing safety gear including helmets and high-visibility clothing. The site is structured with wooden formwork and iron rods, indicating active building activity. Workers are handling materials and tools, suggesting an ongoing construction process.
Industry Initiatives

Highlighting key initiatives within the construction sector.

A person in an orange safety vest stands behind a green fence barrier near the entrance to Glasgow Queen Street. The street appears wet, possibly from rain. A construction cone is placed in front of the fence. There is a modern building facade on the left and a large sign on the building to the right saying 'bloc.' with more text that isn't fully visible.
A person in an orange safety vest stands behind a green fence barrier near the entrance to Glasgow Queen Street. The street appears wet, possibly from rain. A construction cone is placed in front of the fence. There is a modern building facade on the left and a large sign on the building to the right saying 'bloc.' with more text that isn't fully visible.
A construction site featuring a large red crane lifting a concrete section with a massive hole, positioned above a series of similar concrete sections placed in a trench. Workers wearing helmets and high-visibility vests are visible among the structures. In the background, there is a red and brown building and a clear blue sky with some clouds.
A construction site featuring a large red crane lifting a concrete section with a massive hole, positioned above a series of similar concrete sections placed in a trench. Workers wearing helmets and high-visibility vests are visible among the structures. In the background, there is a red and brown building and a clear blue sky with some clouds.
Safety Standards

Promoting best practices for safety in construction.

Sustainability Efforts

Focusing on sustainable practices in construction projects.

CEF Construction has been instrumental in supporting our growth and connecting us with valuable industry resources.

John Smith

A large building under construction with extensive scaffolding covering its facade. The scaffolding includes metal poles and yellow safety barriers. Workers wearing bright orange clothing are visible on different levels, indicating active construction work.
A large building under construction with extensive scaffolding covering its facade. The scaffolding includes metal poles and yellow safety barriers. Workers wearing bright orange clothing are visible on different levels, indicating active construction work.
A construction site with metal sheet piles arranged in a circle in the foreground. The background shows a fenced-off area with a white tarp and a 'Hitachi' branded sign. Buildings and trees are visible in the distance.
A construction site with metal sheet piles arranged in a circle in the foreground. The background shows a fenced-off area with a white tarp and a 'Hitachi' branded sign. Buildings and trees are visible in the distance.

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