Build Digital’s mission is to unite all construction and built environment stakeholders to drive integrated, interoperable digital data adoption across the industry to innovatively improve efficiency, productivity, and international competitiveness on a sustainable basis in Ireland. Build Digital is enabling digital construction adoption and implementation in Ireland and supporting the industry to achieve the Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF) BIM requirements (Irish BIM mandate). Build Digital was formally launched in 2022 and is led by Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin).

Partners include Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Munster Technological University (MTU), University College Dublin (UCD), and South East Technological University (SETU). Build Digital has unmatched expertise, regional reach, and complementary skills to deliver increased digital adoption across the entire Irish construction and built environment sector. In 2024, Build Digital commenced a strategic collaboration with the Grangegorman Development Agency (GDA).

GDA leads on project operations, including communications for Build Digital. Efficiency : Streamline processes and reduce waste through digital solutions. Productivity : Improve project outcomes with better workflows and data management.

Sustainability : Identify and promote environmentally friendly practices using data. Competitiveness : Equip the Irish construction sector to compete more effectively on the international stage. Build Digital aims to ensure that world-class digital practices, which already exist in certain elements of the construction sector, are adopted throughout the industry and supply chain.