The Construction Employers Federation Limited (CEF) is the sole certified representative body for the construction industry in Northern Ireland. We represent approx 70% of construction in NI and around 800 businesses of all sizes employing over 30,000 staff directly and 65,000 in the wider supply chain. CEF is the Voice of the NI Industry on the UK Construction Leadership Council, BuildUK and the NI Procurement Board.
Representing the interests of approximately 800 member companies, we are the sole certified representative body for the construction industry in Northern Ireland.
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Our well skilled and knowledgeable staff have a proven track record in helping the industry with their issues and concerns.
The Federation’s Board and its representative Council and Committees meet regularly in order to discuss the issues that are of most relevance and concern to members, with the aim of finding solutions that can benefit the entire industry. Find out more
Patrons are the CEF's top tier of most valued and trusted patners and through our exclusive patronage agreements with a range of economy-wide partners, our members can benefit from a wide range of services, advice, support and discounts. Find out more
CEF's Commercial Partners have been carefully selected to offer a range of services and products of interest to members with exclusive discounts and added value for CEF members. Find out more
A list of CEF's Past Presidents from 1945 onward is available to view here.