16 October 2025
The Capital Works Management Framework website is changing in October 2025. The refreshed website will be easier to navigate, more accessible and provide ways to learn about the CWMF.
What’s new:
1. Change of website address:
The website address will change to www.cwmf.gov.ie. The previous website address will redirect automatically to this new address.
2. Improved Design:
- The CWMF Pillar structure will remain, but the documents you need for a Public Works Contract will be in one location, including the latest guidance documents, templates, and technical updates—all in one place.
- The CWMF archive of previous contracts is searchable
- You can see what the framework accomplishes in the CWMF in Action section
- We have a CWMF learning section, with Guidance, links to the Commercial Skills Academy, and our Community of Practice.
3. New Tools:
- Not sure which contract to use? Take a simple step-by-step guide to help you decide
- We have a tool that can help you choose which notification letters to use
- We have a Fee Adjustment Mechanism Tool for inflation adjustment
- We will incorporate a link to the forthcoming eWorks Platform
4. Updated Resources:
- You can subscribe to CWMF news updates from our website
- We provide live CSO Indices relevant to CWMF contract management
- We publish relevant information on BIM and Sustainability in construction
5. Better Accessibility:
The site now offers improved mobile compatibility and faster performance.
Why the update?
These changes reflect DPER’s strategic goals to
- Support delivery of greater innovation and digital adoption in the Construction Sector
- Support delivery of Project Ireland 2040 and the National Development Plan (NDP)
- Deliver quality procurement solutions that meet the needs of the public service and benefit society
We welcome your feedback—please let us know if you spot any issues or have suggestions via the feedback link on our new website.