The Association of Consulting Engineers of Ireland (ACEI) is the representative body in Ireland of those professional engineers who offer their skills and experience in all branches of engineering to clients requiring independent engineering advice and judgement.

An Bord Pleanála was established in 1977 under the Local Government (Planning and Development) Act, 1976 and is responsible for the determination of appeals and certain other matters under the Planning and Development Acts, 1963 to 2002, Planning and Development Regulations, 2001, and with appeals under the Building Control Act, 1990, the Local Government (Water Pollution) Acts, 1977 and 1990 and the Air Pollution Act, 1987.

Commercial Publications is the most prolific and comprehensive information provider to the Irish construction industry. They produce more information than any other construction publisher in Ireland.

Construction Industry Federation (CIF) actively represents and serves over 3,000 members covering businesses in all areas of the Irish construction industry through a network of 13 Branches in three regions throughout Ireland and through its 37 Sectoral Associations.

The Construction Information Technology Alliance (CITA) originated as a research project in the Dublin Institute of Technology in 2002.  CITA’s aim is to encourage participants in the Irish Construction Industry to take full advantage of current and emerging Information and Communication Technologies (ICT).  The organisation has grown to a membership base of 140 companies drawn from a wide cross-section of the Irish construction industry.  The organisation’s mission is "to provide independent and active leadership to the Irish Construction Industry, in the application of current and emerging information and communication technologies throughout the entire construction process".  Receipt of subscription funding allows the organisation to organise member meetings, specialist seminars, delivery of relevant training programmes, manage a very informative website and apply for external research funding on behalf of members.  Recent developments include the Enterprise Ireland funded CITAX Project and receipt of a development grant to prepare for a full skillnets funding application.

This is an online procurement facility for the Irish Construction Industry.   It is a free to use service which enables you to source quotations from a definitive up-to-date database of the major suppliers of services, materials and equipment to the construction industry.

Ensoft, an IT solutions provider, has been a technology and software partner of CIS since 1998.  In addition to providing bespoke software development services, Ensoft maintain a number of our database systems, advise on all IT related issues and assist us with our IT strategy.   This technology partnership reflects the impact that IT has had on our industry over the last few years and our commitment to ensure that we make the best use of technological change to offer our customers greater value and service.

The Institution of Engineers of Ireland is the largest professional body in Ireland representing over 22,000 members.  The Institution of Engineers of Ireland (IEI) promotes the art & science of engineering in Ireland and represents the interests of the engineering profession.

The Irish Auctioneers & Valuers Institute represents over 1,550 real estate agents and auctioneers in Ireland.  Over 85% of property transactions in Ireland are conducted by an IAVI member.  Its role is to serve the interests of its members and the profession generally, as well as to safeguard those of the public, interacting between the groups to the benefit of both.

The Irish Planning Institute is the independent professional body representing the majority of professional planners engaged in physical and environmental planning in Ireland.  The aims of the Planning Institute are to raise the standards of planning, to articulate professional planning opinion, to improve and promote the status of the planning profession, to contribute to planning education, to encourage environmental awareness in the community and to represent Irish planning interests abroad.

Provides electronic access to all Irish public sector procurement opportunities advertised in the OJEC and the national and local press.

PSA specialises in IT solutions for the project driven Construction sector.  Providing the UK, European and Worldwide building industry with the finest sales & marketing and project collaboration software available, PSA lead the way towards increased business efficiency and extended competitive edge.

The National Roads Authority's primary function, under the Roads Act 1993, is 'to secure the provision of a safe and efficient network of national roads'.  For this purpose, it has overall responsibility for planning and supervision of construction and maintenance works on these roads.

The mission of the Office of Public Works is to deliver in support of Government Policies, high quality services in property, design, construction and procurement on time and on budget.  OPW is an operational arm of Government and has the expertise, resources and infrastructure which enables it to handle any requirement which arises in these key areas.

The Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland, founded in 1839, is the representative body for professionally qualified architects in Ireland.  The objects of the RIAI are the advancement of Architecture and the associated Arts and Sciences, the promotion of high standards of professional conduct and practice and the protection of the interests of architectural training and education.

The Society of Chartered Surveyors (SCS) is the professional body for Chartered Surveyors practicing in the Republic of Ireland. The Society currently has over 800 students, and over 1,400 qualified members practising in all areas of the Property and Construction Industry.  The Society regulates the profession in the public interest and oversees all aspects of the profession, from education through to qualification and the continuing maintenance of the highest professional standards.