# Selling construction company data to AI companies in Ireland

> Can a construction company in Ireland sell its data to AI companies? Which buyers accept you, published payouts in EUR, and the rules that apply.

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By: Origin Data Partners
Published: 2026-10-26
Sources checked: 2026-10-26

## Quick answer

Yes. AI companies buy records from construction companies, and micro1, Mercor and Handshake AI accept companies in Ireland. Published payouts for this kind of company run €89K to €450K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier. RIAI and public works contracts leave design copyright with the design team.

## Key facts

- Published payout: €89K to €450K ($100K to $500K)
- Buyers that accept you: 4 (micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing)
- Privacy law: GDPR (Plus the industry rules below)
- US tax withheld: 0% (With a W-8BEN-E)

## What construction company records AI buyers want

Public works projects generate variation and claims histories that show how disputes are actually settled.

Mercor runs a listing for construction companies; Handshake AI names hardware and engineering.

| Record | Why buyers want it |
| --- | --- |
| RFIs, submittals and change orders | Show how problems are resolved on real projects. |
| Estimates and bid histories | Encode pricing judgment. |
| Daily logs and schedules | Long, linked project records. |
| Safety and inspection reports | Structured records with clear outcomes. |


## Which AI data buyers accept Irish construction companies

English-language records give Irish companies an advantage over most of Europe.

| Buyer | Fit for Ireland | What to know |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [micro1](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/micro1-company-data-partnerships) | Partial fit | Closed companies with 50+ peak staff; operating companies considered case by case; no named category; video program covers hands-on work |
| [Mercor](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/mercor-data-monetization-program) | Good fit | Construction listing; pays by wire on delivery |
| [Handshake AI](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/handshake-ai-data-partnerships) | Good fit | Names hardware and engineering; 20+ staff and 3+ years; accepts companies outside the US |
| [Turing](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/turing-project-lazarus) | Good fit | Full operating records up to $1M; strongest demand in the US, UK, Canada and EU |


## Published payouts in EUR

Micro1's qualified-partnership tier is the closest published figure for construction companies, converted to EUR. Larger programs pay more for long, linked histories.

| Published figure | USD | EUR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| micro1, qualified partnership | $100K to $500K | €89K to €450K |
| micro1, large-scale datasets | $500K to $2M | €450K to €1.8M |
| Handshake AI, advertised range | $100K to $4M+ | €89K to €3.6M+ |


## Irish rules for construction companies

RIAI and public works contracts leave design copyright with the design team.

Any personal data left in the records falls under GDPR; the [Irish privacy steps](https://origindatapartners.com/sell-company-data/ireland#rules) apply to every industry. For detail, see [GDPR, CCPA and licensing company data for AI](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/data-licensing-gdpr-ccpa). Before anything leaves, exclude:

- Owner and subcontractor pricing under confidentiality clauses.
- Drawings owned by architects or owners.
- Worker personal and injury records.

Source: [Data Protection Commission (Ireland)](https://www.dataprotection.ie/)

## Can a contractor sell project records to AI companies?

Yes for records the contractor created, such as RFIs, daily logs, change-order correspondence and estimates. Drawings and specifications usually belong to the owner or designers and stay out.

Our guide covers this in depth: [Can a company sell its Slack and email archives for AI training?](https://origindatapartners.com/guides/sell-slack-email-archives-ai-training).


## US tax on the license fee

For Ireland: 0% with a treaty form (W-8BEN-E).

Source: [IRS: Tax treaty tables](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-treaty-tables)

## Questions and answers

### Do AI companies buy construction company data in Ireland?

Yes. micro1, Mercor, Handshake AI and Turing accept companies in Ireland. Public works projects generate variation and claims histories that show how disputes are actually settled.

### How much do AI companies pay for construction company data?

Published payouts for this kind of company run €89K to €450K ($100K to $500K), from micro1's qualified-partnership tier, with larger tiers for big or unique datasets. Actual offers depend on your records and rights.

### Is it legal for a construction company in Ireland to sell company data?

RIAI and public works contracts leave design copyright with the design team.

### Can a contractor sell project records to AI companies?

Yes for records the contractor created, such as RFIs, daily logs, change-order correspondence and estimates. Drawings and specifications usually belong to the owner or designers and stay out.

## Sources

- [micro1: Data partnerships](https://www.micro1.ai/data-partnerships)
- [Mercor: Monetize your data](https://www.mercor.com/data/)
- [Handshake AI: Data partnerships](https://joinhandshake.com/ai/data-partnerships/)
- [Data Protection Commission (Ireland)](https://www.dataprotection.ie/)
- [IRS: Tax treaty tables](https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/tax-treaty-tables)
- [European Central Bank: euro reference rates](https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/euro_reference_exchange_rates/html/index.en.html)