CIDC- CIVIL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

The Planning Commission, Government of India, jointly with the Indian construction industry has set up Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC) to take up activities for the development of the Indian construction industry.
The Council, for the first time in the country, provides the impetus and the organizational infrastructure to raise quality levels across the industry. This helps to secure wider appreciation of the interests of construction business by the government, industry and peer groups in society.

Clarity of purpose and intent forms CIDC's mandate. Since its inception in 1996, the Council has taken several initiatives for the development of the industry. Few are given below:

>> Advice the Government on policy formulation related to construction industry.
>> Standardization of construction contracts and procedures.
>> Training manpower at skilled worker level and construction management level.
>> Grading of construction entities
>> Devise mechanisms for workers' welfare.
>> Create an environment that ensures equality of opportunity for all Indian contractors.
>> Help evolve policies for financing.
>> Help the industry move from the current state of rule-bound, lowest-price-based contracting to a more quality-conscious, time-bound & technology-driven one.
>> Dispute Resolution in Construction Contracts.
>> Establishing construction equipment bank.
>> Interaction and networking with international organizations to promote emerging technologies and best practices.

The Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), has been set up jointly by the Planning Commission, Government of India and the Indian construction industry. We are an umbrella organization for the construction industry in India and have a national presence with branches across the country.

We undertake a wide range of activities to benefit the construction industry. This includes conducting training at various levels, organizing workshops and conferences, publishing journals and newsletters, welfare programmes for construction workers, grading, placement and so on. The contribution of CIDC to the country's growth has been recognized by various leaders and we are the recipients of the prestigious Golden Peacock National Training Award 2008. We are working towards making the Indian construction industry more professional and competitive. We also have commitment to the larger interests of society and the nation.