20 August 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
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
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
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
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
10 July 2025
Appendix A has been amended to clarify whether Section C.15 applies to a procurement. Continue reading
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
10 June 2025
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) recently rebased the indices used in the CWMF Price Variation Workbooks. Continue reading
9 June 2025
The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation, has launched a public consultation on infrastructure delivery. Continue reading
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