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NEWS ALERTS | Please note that our Eastern Cape office is closed until further notice due to ongoing unrest in the area. The safety of our staff and stakeholders is our top priority. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Your feedback matters. Share your experience with the cidb and our registration service to help us grow and serve you better. Simply click the 'Contact Us' tab on our homepage and complete the surveys. Check out our latest cidb updates to discover important developments in our organization and the construction industry. Beware of a recent scam involving a fake Standard Bank account targeting contractors on the cidb database. Verify account details directly on our website to stay safe. Another scam tactic involves fake cidb email addresses, where scammers demand money for promised upgrades and 3-year renewals for a fee. Confirm all communications with us before making any payments to a third party. Our legitimate cidb emails end with @cidb.org.za Contact our support team at 086 100 2432 to confirm any suspicious requests. Stay vigilant and be safe.      Read More

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Established by Act 38 of 2000, cidb helps to transform the construction industry through inclusivity, high ethical standards, and amplifies contributions made by industry participants towards South Africa’s economy and society. All government institutions must register their projects in the Register of Projects (RoPs).

Contractors must apply for grading through the cidb to become listed in the Register of Contractors (RoCs) and subsequently advance their business opportunities. All firms providing consultancy to clients and contracts in the building environment must comply with the cidb.

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As the cidb, we are here to assist you through the labyrinth of regulations and latest standards, putting you at the top of your game.

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At cidb, we strive to develop thriving partnerships through effective procurement practices and world-class construction standards.  

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Temporary Closure of Eastern Cape Provincial Office

Please note that our Eastern Cape office is closed until further notice due to ongoing unrest in the area. The safety of our staff and stakeholders is our top priority. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide updates as they become available. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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Your feedback matters. Share your experience with the cidb and our registration service to help us grow and serve you better. Simply click the ‘Contact Us’ tab on our homepage and complete the surveys.

Scam Alert!

Beware of a recent scam involving a fake Standard Bank account targeting contractors on the cidb database. Verify account details directly on our website to stay safe. Another scam tactic involves fake cidb email addresses, where scammers demand money for promised upgrades and 3-year renewals for a fee. Confirm all communications with us before making any payments to a third party. Our legitimate cidb emails end with @cidb.org.za Contact our support team at 086 100 2432 to confirm any suspicious requests. Stay vigilant and be safe.