The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) - a Schedule 3A public entity - was established by Act of Parliament (Act 38 of 2000)  to promote a regulatory and developmental framework that builds:

• The construction delivery capability for South Africa’s social and economic growth.
• A proudly South African construction industry that delivers to globally competitive standards.

The cidb’s focus is on

• Sustainable growth, capacity development and empowerment
• Improved industry performance and best practice
• A transformed industry, underpinned by consistent and ethical procurement practices
• Enhanced value to clients and society