Construction Industry Development Board
The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) is a statutory body established in South Africa to regulate and develop the country's construction and built environment sector. The board operates under the Construction Industry Development Board Act of 2000 and falls within the portfolio of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. Its mandate encompasses promoting the growth, competitiveness and improved performance of the construction industry while ensuring best practice in delivery and procurement. The CIDB maintains a national register of contractors and projects, grading contractors according to their financial and technical capacity across nine classes. It develops and enforces standards for construction procurement, health and safety, and quality management across public-sector projects. The organisation plays a central role in transformation initiatives aimed at increasing participation by historically disadvantaged individuals and small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) in construction. It provides industry intelligence through research and data collection on construction activity, employment and economic contribution. The board also administers training and development programmes to address skills shortages and improve professionalism within the sector. Since its establishment, the CIDB has become a key institution in efforts to standardise procurement practices, combat corruption and fraud in public construction contracts, and support the sustainable development of South Africa's built environment.
Construction Industry Development Board Updates
SA: Stella Ndabeni: Address by Minister of Small Business Development, on the Small Business Development Dept Budget Vote 2026/27 (19/05/2026)
19th May 2026 The National Development Plan is clear that growth and jobs will come from small enterprises – just under 90% of new jobs and upward of 60% of new... →
SCOPA to hold hearings with City of Tshwane and eThekwini metro municipalities on audit outcomes and SIU investigations
11th May 2026 The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) will this week hold hearings with the City of Tshwane and eThekwini Metropolitan municipalities... →
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