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Impact of the PPPFA Exemption to SOE's in Applying the cidb Standard for Uniformity
The Minister of Finance has, by Government Notice R1027 of 7 December 2011, granted an exemption to public entities listed in Schedules 2, 3B and 3D of the Public Finance Management Act, 1999, from the application of Regulations 2(2), 3-8, 10, 11(1)-(9), 11(11)-(13) and 12 to 13 of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Regulations 2011, until 7 December 2012. As a response to guide those public entities in the application of the cidb prescripts to construction procurement, it must be noted that the Construction Industry Development Board Act, 2000, the Construction Industry Development Regulations, 2004 and the cidb Standard for Uniformity (SFU) remain mandatory requirements for compliance. The SFU will now be interpreted inclusive of the exemption granted by the Minister of Finance. Those public entities that have been granted the exemption will continue to implement their own preferential procurement policy, unless directed otherwise.
Scope of cidb Quarterly Monitor Broadened
The cidb Quarterly Monitor provides an overview of the structure of the construction industry and the state of contractor development in South Africa – including the state of transformation of the contracting industry. The Quarterly Monitor focuses on public sector supply and demand at national and provincial levels, and deals primarily with the General Building (GB) and Civil Engineering (CE) cidb Class of Works.
Given the importance of employment creation in South Africa, the Quarterly Monitor has recently been extended to include information on the state of employment in South Africa, drawing on StatsSA’s Quarterly Labour Force Survey, as well as employment surveys obtained from the cidb BER SME Business Confidence Survey. For more information, click here.
cidb Gauteng Provincial Construction Contact Centre (CCC) closed 9 December 2011
The Gauteng Provincial CCC will be closed for staff training on 9 December 2011. This is to ensure continuous improvement of customer service to contractors and stakeholders at the CCC offices. The cidb apologises for any inconvenience caused by this closure.
cidb Invites Feedback on the Standard for Delivery and Maintenance of Infrastructure using a Gateway System
The cidb has launched the test edition of the standard, which establishes the work flow (sequence of connected activities) associated with the delivery and maintenance of infrastructure. Feedback on the standard are invited and can be forwarded to Ms Kabelo Ntiisa, before the closing date 25 November 2012. For more information on the standard, click here.
SABS Joint Working Group established to consider the cidb Standard for Construction Management Systems
The SABS joint working group under SABS TC180: Conformity Assessment to develop a South African National Standard for an Integrated Construction Management System. Further details of the cidb Standard can be found here.
cidb Launches Industry Guides
As a value add service to contractors, the cidb has published a number of industry guides on their website, available under "publications". These guides were sourced from the Concrete Manufacturers Association, the Cement and Concrete Institute, the Claybrick Association and various others. The cidb wishes to acknowledge and express their sincere thanks to the institutions for their valued contribution and support.
Urgent Message to Contractors
Contractors are cautioned to beware of fraudsters posing as ‘cidb agents’ to scam contractors trying to register, upgrade, renew registration or re-register. The so-called agents do NOT work for or with the cidb. The cidb will NEVER call a contractor to demand payment for registration. Report suspicious calls on 0800 112 432.
Important Notice: Gauteng CCC closed on 20 October 2011
The cidb Construction Contact Centre in Gauteng will be closed on Thursday, 20 October 2011, because of the launch of the new SABS testing laboratory. The cidb sincerely apologises for any inconvenience caused due to this arrangement.
7th Postgraduate Conference
The Department of Construction Economics of the University of Pretoria hosted a very successful 7th edition of the cidb Postgraduate conference 9 to 11 October. The conference theme was “Adding value to the Built Environment”. It was very well attended with participants from most of the universities which offer construction management training. The Managing Director of Stefanutti Stocks Civils, Mr Werner Jerling, delivered a very challenging keynote address on “Creating value in the South African Construction Industry”. For more information, click here.
The Department of Public Works in Conjunction with the cidb to Host a Workshop on the Framework and Implementation Guidelines for the National Contractor Development Programme (NCDP)
A workshop on the revised Framework and Implementation Guidelines for the NCDP will be hosted 26 and 27 October 2011 and is expected to be attended by stakeholders including infrastructure clients from national, provincial and local government. The workshop will focus on challenges regarding implementation of best practices and monitoring and evaluation of contractor development programmes. It will also strive towards streamlining of stakeholder efforts in support of the NCDP and a transformed construction industry. For more information please contact Jeffery Mokgatla on 012 482 7200/ 41 or forward an email.
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Industry Recognises Performing Women Contractors
The Minister of Public Works, Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde, has recognised women contractors for exceptional standard of work delivered on construction projects at the recent cidb 2011 national Women in Construction Excellence Awards in Pretoria. Contractors were recognised in the categories of EPWP, women in Contractor Development Programmes and in the mainstream for women competing in the open market. To see the winners of the 2011 awards click here.
An Update on the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST)
The cidb hosted a summit on 19 May 2011 to introduce the CoST Model to the South African Construction Industry, at which the Summit granted approval to the cidb and the CoST Secretariat to establish a Working Committee to focus on a CoST Programme for South Africa. Arising from the Summit and further Workshops, the cidb will coordinate the activities that will lead to the adoption of CoST principles in South Africa and the establishment of a South African Multi Stakeholder Group (SA-MSG) by September 2012. For more information, here.
cidb Acting Chief Executive Officer Announced
Peter Mongwenyana, Chief Financial Officer of the cidb, has been appointed Acting Chief Executive Officer of the cidb with effect from 1 September 2011. The announcement was made by the cidb Board Chairman, Bafana Ndendwa, on 5 September 2011. The announcement follows the resignation of former Chief Executive Officer, Ronnie Khoza, in August 2011.
Notification to Industry: cidb Audit Blitz on Public Sector Clients
The cidb has initiated an Audit Blitz across the spectrum of Public Sector infrastructure clients in an effort to improve compliance to the cidb prescripts that apply to the Register of Projects and i-Tender. The audit will be undertaken for the financial years 2009 to 2010 and 2010 to 2011. For more information, please click here.
ASOCSA and the CIB Honours Dr Rodney Milford
Dr Rodney Milford, currently Programme Manager, Construction Industry Performance (CIP) at the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb), has been presented with the first Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of Schools of Construction of Southern Africa (ASOCSA) as well as an Honorary Lifetime Membership by the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB) for his contribution and life's work of service to the construction industry. These awards were bestowed on Dr Milford at the Gala Dinner at the 6th Built Environment Conference of ASOCSA on 1 August 2011. Dr Wim Bakens, Secretary-General of CIB based in Rotterdam in the Netherlands, flew in to Johannesburg, South Africa to deliver a recognition speech and hand over the CIB recognition certificate to Dr Milford.
On behalf of the cidb Board, management and staff as well as the construction industry stakeholders, the cidb wishes to congratulate Dr Milford on these achievements.
cidb and NMMU Signs Agreement to Award Inaugural Centres of Excellence
The cidb signed an agreement with the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) on 19 July 2011 awarding NMMU a cidb Centre of Excellence (CoE). The CoE will be funded by the cidb for a period of three years at R1million per annum. The cidb funding will be used for postgraduate bursaries, direct research expenses, subvention of an academic position, research training support and payment of postdoctoral researchers, research assistants and interns. For more information, please click here.
Notice to cidb Registered Contractors and Potential Applicants: Submission of Annual Returns to CIPC
Contractors registered with cidb are reminded that failure to submit their annual returns to CIPC (the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission, previously known as CIPRO) may lead to de-registration by CIPC. It is important to note that contractors registered with cidb could have their cidb registration suspended or their cidb registration renewal application not being processed if they do not maintain their registration with the CIPC. For more information, click here.
Establishment of a Working Committee to Design a CoST Programme for the South African Construction Industry
CoST: The South African Summit was convened 19 May 2011 by the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) to introduce the Construction Sector Transparency Initiative (CoST) to industry stakeholders. CoST is an international multi-stakeholder initiative designed to incrase transparency and accountability in the construction sector. For the full media statement, click here.
cidb to Audit Clients for Compliance
The cidb has announced that it will conduct random audits of public sector clients for compliance with the Register of Projects with effect from May 2011. Board Notice 75 announcing the audit blitz was published in Government Gazette No 34214 of 21 April 2011. In terms of cidb regulations, public sector clients must advertise tenders on the cidb iTender system and register project award, progress and completion or cancellation on the Register of Projects.
cidb Board Announced
The 4th Board of the cidb has been announced by the Minister of Public Works. The following people have been appointed by the Minister to serve on the Board: Bafana Ndendwa (Chairperson), Lindelwa Teresa Myataza (Deputy Chairperson), Lwandile Kona, Marten Govender, Gilberto Pereira Martins, Dr Patricia Sethe Makhesha, Zanele Ntombela, Nico Maas, Ambalavanan Naidu, Hareesh Lakha Patel, Shereen Tebogo Bogosing and Nyeleti Makhubele. The appointment of the new Board comes into effect immediately. The cidb congratulates the members of the new Board.
Construction Management Systems; Invitation to Participate in Gauteng Pilot
The cidb invites contractors registered in Grades 5 to 7 on the cidb Register of Contractors to apply to participate in a programme to pilot the newly developed cidb standard for Construction Management Systems in Gauteng. Contractors must have offices located in the Gauteng Province and must be engaged in projects in the Gauteng Province. For more information about the cidb standards, click here.
Earth Hour, 26 March 2011
The cidb supports Earth Hour tomorrow, Saturday 26 March. We encourage everyone in South Africa to take part by switching off your lights at 20:30 for one hour (or longer!) and take a stand against climate change, as it affects all of us.
This year is especially important for South Africa as we will host the crucial COP 17 Climate Change Conference in Durban in December, where world leaders will meet to assess progress in dealing with climate change and negotiate obligations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
cidb Media Statement; Anticompetitive Behaviour, Fraud and Corruption in the Construction Industry
The cidb is committed to rooting out all forms of fraud and corruption in the construction industry, and welcomes the steps taken by the Competition Commission in investigating companies alleged to have participated in corrupt
behaviour. A media statement is attached.
Award of Centres of Excellence for R&D and Academic Excellence
The cidb is pleased to announce the award of the inaugural Centres of Excellences for R&D and Academic Excellence to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU). The Centres of Excellence are the cidb's endeavour to stimulate high quality research and human resource development in the construction industry, and (subject to satisfactory performance) amount to R1m per year per institution for a period of 3 years.
The cidb takes this opportunity to congratulate the two universities and look forward to working with them in the implementation of this ground breaking programme.
Seasons Greetings
What a wonderful year 2010 has been! The Stadia, airports, the BRT system, the Gautrain, improved road networks, the Vuvuzelas, the Makarapas and ... who will forget Zakumi! and the happiness shared by South Africans and the World ... We at the cidb thank you and your organization for your support during the challenging but exciting 2010. We wish you and your family a happy and safe festive season and an even better and successful 2011.
From all of us at cidb, Enjoy your break!
Please note that our offices (Head Office and provincial CCC Offices) will be closed for business from 12h00 on Friday, 24 December 2010 and will only reopen on Monday, 3 January 2011.
Call for Proposals; cidb Centres of Excellence
The cidb is calling for proposals from academic- and research institutions to host cidb Centres of Excellence. The Centres of Excellence will be expected to undertake research of public policy importance in construction and to contribute to the development of high level human resources in construction research. Interested parties are invited to submit a proposal as outlined in the attached call for proposals. The closing date for the proposals is 15 December 2010 and cidb will announce the successful partners in February 2011.
Notice to Contractors
Please note that contractor applications can only be submitted through a Construction Contact Centre (CCC) and no longer through our website. The contractor web registration service has been terminated until further notice. Contractors who have begun the process of lodging applications through our website are requested to provide the allocated CRS/Application Number to the help desk agent at our CCC offices. To find your nearest CCC office, please click here.
Nominations for new members to serve on the Board of the cidb
The Minister of Public Works, Mr. Geoff Doidge (MP) has called for nominations (by the public) for persons to be appointed as members of the Construction Industry Development Board to serve for the next three years in terms of the cidb Act (Act No. 38 of 2000). Please refer to the advertisement for further details.
Inaugural cidb Doctoral Research Workshop at CPUT
The cidb in partnership with the Department of the Built Environment of Cape Peninsula University of Technology and the University of Cape Town's Department of Construction Economics hosted a one day doctoral research workshop on the 7th October, 2010. The aim of the workshop was to provide an opportunity to students registered for research degrees at Masters and Doctoral level to present their work-in-progress to peers and academics from different universities. It provided a platform for doctoral candidates in the built environment to present their work and get feedback and guidance from their peers and a panel of professors from other universities in order to complement the input of their domestic supervisors, and improve the quality of their academic discourse. There were five presentations from three universities including studies in construction health and safety, modelling construction price adjustment and a predictive model for real estate property investment behaviour. In his presentation on the relevance of academic research to construction management, a visiting professor at CPUT, Professor Andreas Hartman of the University Twente highlighted the use of action research in solving real life problems by using an example from The Netherlands. This workshop forms part of the cidb's ongoing commitment to support research development in the built environment and follow up sessions to build capacity in research supervision, methodological approaches and theoretical frameworks will be included in the cidb Postgraduate Research Conference. For more details please e-mail Ntebo Ngozwana
Media Release; cidb and NEDBANK Collaborate for Contractor Growth and Development
cidb and Nedbank signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 1 October 2010. The MoU sets the stage for formal cooperation between the two parties on small enterprise development support. In terms of the MoU the two parties agree to work together to develop innovative financial products and facilitate business management and financial skills development to cidb registered contractors. Click here for more information.
cidb Contributes to the MBSA Annual Congress
Ronnie Khoza, CEO of the cidb, presented at the Master Builders South Africa's "Beyond 2010" Annual Congress hosted in Namibia in September 2010. Amongst other renowned speakers, his presentation was based on "The Future of the SA/SADC Construction Industry", for which he received much accolade. To view the presentation, click here.
Media Release; Women in Construction Awards
In honour of women contractors who are successful in building sustainable, growing enterprises against odds in the construction sector, the cidb and the national Department of Public Works hosted the national Women in Construction Excellence Awards in Johannesburg on 31 August 2010. Click here for more information.
Position Paper on the Evaluation of Best Value in Construction Industry Related Tenders
The cidb has developed a position paper that details a legal and technical analysis for the promotion of best value for money in construction procurement, based on the prescriptions of the cidb Regulations and Standard for Uniformity. This paper was developed in response to a pending change in the PPPFA legislation due to a high court ruling that declared certain parts of these regulations to be invalid. The position paper provides the basis for engagement between the National Treasury and the cidb to pursue further options than those originally proposed as amendments to the PPPPFA legislation. For more information click here.
2010 Construction Industry Indicator Survey (CIIs)
The cidb has embarked on the 2010 survey of the cidb Construction Industry Indicators, which is being undertaken in partnership with the Department of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management of the University of the Free State. Representatives of the University are contacting cidb registered contractors, and the
cidb requests contractors to provide the University with the information that they require to undertake this survey. Click here for more information.
Contractor Management Guidelines Available
Together with PPC and NURCHA, the cidb has published Sections 1 and 2 of the Contractor Management Guidelines (CMG 101). Section 3 will be published shortly. The Guidelines target small and medium size contractors, and cover the principles of: "Establishing a Construction Business"; "Operating a Construction Business"; and "Executing a Construction Project".
Ishmail Cassiem, the cidb Manager responsible for the development and production of the Guidelines, says “the Guidelines target existing practitioners, and are not a business “start-up” tool. However, the Guidelines do target new or emerging entrants, and target contractors who have the potential to grow and who strive to improve their performance.”
The Guidelines are available free of charge in electronic format (pdf), or printed copies can be obtained from the cidb. The electronic copies can be downloaded here.
Fraud and Corruption Alert
The Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has released an advert to create public awareness of fraud and corruption pertaining to contractor registration. The public is encouraged to report any form of fraud and corruption via the Anonymous Fraud Reporting Hotline: 0800 112 432. Click here to view the cidb advert.
cidb Appointments to the International Council for Research and Innovation in Building and Construction (CIB)
The cidb is proud to announce that the CIB, during its Board meeting in May 2010 (Salford), appointed their CEO, Mr Ronnie Khoza, as a member of the CIB Board. At the same meeting the new Board granted lifelong Honorary CIB Membership to Dr Rodney Milford in recognition of his 12 year long service in the CIB Board. For more information on CIB, click here.
Eastern Cape CCC to Host an Occupational Health and Safety Seminar
On 3 June 2010, the EC CCC will host an Occupational Health and Safety seminar for 100 contractors in East London. The seminar will also serve as a certification ceremony for contractors who attended various training interventions through cidb’s EC CCC Special Projects fund. Specialist in the Occupational Health and Safety field will be invited with client departments as guests to participate in the programme.
North West Grades 3 - 7 Contractors Invited to Workshop
The CCC in North West, together with Standard bank, are inviting grade 3 to 7 contractors for a one day workshop on contractor toolkit. The workshop will take place on 28 May 2010 in Mafikeng Garden View Lodge, 31 May 2010 in Klerksdorp Villa Maria Guest House and 1 June 2010 in Rustenburg Wigwam Hotel and Conference Centre. Seats are limited. Interested contractors must please call 018 387 2150 for more details.
The CCC in Gauteng Offers Training Opportunities
The Gauteng CCC is offering training opportunities to cidb registered contractors at cidb Head Office. The training offered includes a five day course on construction contracts and a one day course on occupational health and safety (OHS).
Limpopo Construction Contact Centre is Officially Launched
The cidb in partnership with the Limpopo Department Public Works, launched the Limpopo Construction Contact Centre (CCC) on 30 March 2010 in Polokwane. The CCC was officially opened by Premier Cassel Mathale and MEC for Public Works, MG Phadagi. The presence of the CCC in the province creates a platform for contractor development and stakeholder partnerships and also allows contractors easy access to cidb services and support in the provinces. Click here for more information.
Provincial Stakeholder Workshops
The cidb in partnership with provincial departments of Public Works hosted Stakeholder Workshops in seven provinces between February and March 2010. The Stakeholder Workshops attended by over 1000 delegates aimed to give the cidb an opportunity to engage provincial stakeholders in discussions on different programmes that support the delivery on its mandate, promote empowerment of small, medium and micro enterprises to improve their capability and also listen to challenges faced by the province. Click here to view the various presentations.
cidb to Visit Different District Offices to Assist Contractors with cidb Registration
The Northern Cape Construction Contact Centre will visit various districts between 08h00 and 16h00 to assist contractors with cidb registration, annual renewals and upgrades of cidb registration. The visits are scheduled to take place from 11 to 12 February 2010 in De Aar (Pixley Ka Seme); 22 to 23 February 2010 in Upington (Siyanda); 24 February 2010 in Springbok (Namakwa) and from 25 to 26 February 2010 in Kuruman (John Taole Kgaetsewe). Please contact Collin Nel on 0861 222 627 for further information.
Notice of Change of Physical Address of the Limpopo Construction Contact Centre
The Limpopo Construction Contact Centre has relocated to the new Works Towers Building at 43 Church Street in Polokwane, Limpopo. The new premises offer increased services including contractor registration assistance and advice, distribution of cidb registration forms and renewal of contractor registration in the Limpopo province.
Grade 3 to 9 Contractors Invited for Training on the General Conditions of Contract
Grade 3 to 9 contractors based in the Eastern Cape are invited to register for a three day training session on the General Conditions of Contract, which will take place in February 2010. The starting dates of the training are: 08 February 2010 in Cacadu, Port Elizabeth; 09 February 2010 in Amathole, Butterworth; 15 February in Chris Hani Municipality, Queenstown; and on 16 February 2010 in Alfred Nzo region in Kokstad. Interested contractors are requested to call 0861 222 327 for booking.
Invitation to Prospective Service Providers to Register on cidb Supplier Database
Potential service providers are invited to apply for accreditation by the cidb to be listed on the cidb Supplier Database of Goods and Services for procurement purposes. Interested parties may download application forms (for submission on or before 19 February 2010) as well as the advertisement.
cidb Register of Contractors to reflect BBBEE Charter Ratings
The cidb has commenced the process of reflecting BBBEE Charter ratings on the cidb Register of Contractors. Please note that this is an optional requirement at this stage and your registration with the cidb will not be affected in any way. You are invited to have your BBBEE Charter rating reflected on the cidb Register of Contractors if you are in possession of a BBBEE certificate or Letter of Exemption. Click here for more information.
Invitation to Participate in a cidb Pilot Contractor Development Programme
The cidb invites contractors registered in Grades 5 to 8 on the cidb Register of Contractors to apply to participate in a programme to pilot the newly developed cidb standard for Construction Management Systems. Contractors must have offices located in the Western Cape Province and must be engaged in projects around the Cape Town Metropolitan area. Click here to download the invitation letter and the application form.
cidb Supports World Green Building Day
In support of these negotiations
and to help focus world attention on the impact of the building sector on climate change, 23rd September has been declared as “World Green Building Day” by the World Green
Building Council to focus attention on the potential that buildings have to contribute to a reduction in Greenhouse Gasses emissions.
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Category winners of the 6th Post Grad Conference
cidb and the University of Johannesburg recently hosted the 6th Post Graduate Conference at the ESKOM conference centre. The papers presented were of outstanding quality and cidb is proud to announce the following winners:
Best Student Paper; Mr Hendrik Tryhou and Prof Chris Cloete
Best Student Presentation; Nthatisi Khatleli and David Root
Best Overall Paper; Prof Winston MW Shankantu
Construction Health and Safety in South Africa; Status and Recommendations
cidb has undertaken this report on the status of construction health and safety in South Africa so as to provide a context for the efforts and actions of industry stakeholders and role-players in improving construction health and safety. The report was launched in Gauteng on 11 June 2009.
Guidelines for Contractor Registration
New and simplified guidelines are available to assist contractors to register on the cidb Register of Contractors. The detailed guidelines incorporate changes to the Register according to regulation amendments of November 2008. They also provide an updated registration checklist for contractors.
Standard Bank Builds New Relations With Nation's Construction Sector
cidb and Standard Bank sign a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) in June 2009. The MoU sets a stage for formal cooperation between the two parties on small enterprise development support. In terms of the MOU Standard Bank will bring financial assistance to the doorstep of emerging contractors through the Construction Contact Centres.
Media statement: cidb Supports 4th Built Conference in Zambia
cidb continues to show commitment towards construction-related fields by sponsoring the 4th Built Environment Conference which convened in Zambia from 17th to 19th May 2009. The Conference brought together researchers, academics and business from different parts of the world to discuss the built environment: construction-related research, development and education.
Small Enterprise Development in Construction Conference and Exhibition (SEDIC)
The conference hosted on 27 and 28 May 2009 set a platform for all small enterprise development initiatives in the construction industry to be highlighted, analysed, and compared. Furthermore the conference outcomes will inform issues relevant to the industry from a local as well as global perspective. Most importantly the conference also interrogated issues of corporation and collaboration between the private and public sector.
CETA and the cidb map out agreement to support enterprise development
The cidb and CETA have agreed on a collaboration to identify opportunities, strategies and plans to support the development of small and medium enterprises. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding setting the framework for collaboration in April 2009.
Two additional Construction Contact Centres launched
The cidb in partnership with provincial and national departments of Public Works has launched two more Construction Contact Centres (CCCs) in the Mpumalanga and Northern Cape provinces. The CCCs are a platform for contractor development and stakeholder partnerships and also allow contractors easy access to services in the provinces.
Take a Girl Child to Work Day
The cidb hosted 20 girl Children from schools in Pretoria townships at the 2009 Take a Girl Child to Work Day campaign on 28 May. This opportunity was also exploited to introduce the pupils to the different careers within the construction industry and also challenge perceptions of the industry being reserved for males only.
cidb Launches SME Business Conditions Survey Report
The Small Medium Enterprise(SME) Business Conditions Survey was launched on 11 March 2009 at a breakfast event hosted in Gauteng. The Survey will be published on a quarterly basis and measures contracting business conditions amongst cidb registered contractors in Grades 3 to 7. The survey also reports on business confidence, construction activity, tendering competition, employment and labour constraints amongst cidb registered contractors at a provincial level.
The SME Business Conditions Survey which will be published on a quarterly basis is undertaken by the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) for the cidb.
Media statement: cidb suspends contractors for fraud
In a tough stance against fraud and corruption the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has suspended a number of unscrupulous contractors from its register since the start of its anti-corruption campaign last year. The suspensions effectively bar corrupt contractors from receiving government tenders for construction. Government departments, municipalities and public entities may not award tenders to contractors that are not registered with the cidb, according to the cidb Act 38 of 2000 and the Construction Industry Regulations of 2004.
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