Revised CESMM4 method becomes mandatory in CWMF in 2025

2 December 2024

The Civil Engineering Standard Method of Measurement 4th edition (CESMM 4) Revised is to be used for the preparation of Bills of Quantities / Pricing Documents on civil engineering projects in lieu of CESMM 3 for civil engineering projects being undertaken under the Capital Works Management Framework. Continue reading

Updated tender templates for Consultants published

4 November 2024

Today the Office of Government Procurement has published amended template documents for the procurement of Construction Technical Professionals or Contractors with design responsibility. Templates amended include Suitability Assessment Questionnaires (QC1 & QC2), SAQ Appendices, a new SAQ Supplemental Annex, and Instructions to Tenderers (ITT-S1a, 1b, 2a & 2b). Continue reading

New Collateral Warranties for Sub-Contractors and Sub-Consultants, and Arbitration Rules published

14 October 2024

The OGP has published amended versions of Model Form 1.12- Collateral Warranty for Sub- Contractors (PW-CF1 to 5 inclusive), and Model Form 2.3- Collateral Warranty for Sub-Consultants. This follows the introduction of the Limitation of Liability into the Conditions of Contract for Main Consultants on 31 March 2023 and the Public Works Contract for Main Contractors on 17 July 2023. Continue reading

New Fee Adjustment Mechanism for Standard Conditions of Engagement

A New Fee Adjustment Mechanism for Inflation has been introduced into the Standard Conditions of Engagement of the CWMF

12 September 2024

The Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform has today announced the introduction of a new Fee Adjustment Mechanism for Inflation into the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Consultancy Services (Technical) (COE1) and the Standard Conditions of Engagement for Archaeology Services (COE2). Continue reading

Build Digital and NSAI to host a CWMF BIM Mandate Conference

Build Digital and the National Standards Authority of Ireland (NSAI) are partnering to host an in-person event for clients (particularly public sector) and their supply chain. This conference will inform the attendees on the Building Information Modelling (BIM) mandate for the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF) that came into effect in January 2024. Continue reading