25 July 2025
The Commercial Skills Academy (CSA) is a unit within the Infrastructure Division of the Department of Public Expenditure Infrastructure Public Service Reform and Digitalisation. Continue reading
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Update on Cost Control and Carbon Reporting Templates
23 July 2025
The CWMF Cost Control and Carbon Reporting Templates became mandatory for all publicly funded works projects commencing CWMF Stage 1 from 1 January 2024. These templates are based on the International Cost Management Standard, 3rd Edition for reporting on cost and carbon across the asset life cycle. Continue reading
New Circular to support Green Public Procurement
21 July 2025
A new GPP Circular, Circular 17/2025:Updated Green Public Procurement Instructions for Public Sector Bodies has been published by the Office of Government Procurement. Continue reading
Position Paper on Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanisms
14 July 2025
The position paper titled “Proposals to amend the alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in the public works contracts and promote the greater use of dispute avoidance” is being published as part of the development of the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF). Continue reading
Amendment to SAQ Appendix A
10 July 2025
Appendix A has been amended to clarify whether Section C.15 applies to a procurement. Continue reading
Minor amendments to CWMF ICMS3 Cost and Carbon Templates CC1-9
17 June 2025
Corrections have been undertaken to some of the ICMS3 Cost and Carbon Templates CC1-9 documents to ensure that they fully match the ICMS3 standard. Continue reading
CSO Base Year amendments to CWMF Price Variation Workbooks and FAQ
10 June 2025
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) recently rebased the indices used in the CWMF Price Variation Workbooks. Continue reading
Accelerating Infrastructure Delivery – Public Consultation launched
9 June 2025
The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, has launched a public consultation on infrastructure delivery. Continue reading
Update to Guidance Notes 1.6 and 1.7
4 June 2025
As part of the ongoing review of the Capital Works Management Framework, Guidance Note 1.6 relating to procurement of Consultants and Guidance Note 1.7 relating to the Standard Conditions of Engagement and Sample Schedules have been reviewed and consolidated into a single guidance note and associated appendices. Continue reading
Build Digital Event: Delivering Ireland’s Built Environment Infrastructure Effectively
16 May 2025
Build Digital, in partnership with the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI) are hosting an event on Adopting and implementing International Cost Management Standards (ICMS), for efficient cost and carbon reporting. Continue reading