The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is the representative forum for the professional bodies, research organisations and specialist business associations in the construction industry.

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Our Mission

To improve the UK construction industry by collectively representing and supporting the built environment professions

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Risk Managment Briefings

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The Risk Management Briefings cover aspects of liability pertinent to those in the construction professions and allied bodies. These publications are continually reviewed and updated.

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DQI

Design Quality Indicator

A process that enables every aspect of design quality to be assessed at each stage of the construction process, from inception to post occupancy analysis. The solution to improving design Quality.

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CIC's wide range of publications

Including professional publications: documents, contracts, guides, reports, professional services surveys available to purchase or free download

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Latest News

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Tony Burton awarded CIC Honorary Affiliate Membership

Tony is CIC's immediate past Chairman

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CIC 2017 Inclusive Environment Award Shortlist Announced

Award now in its second year

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NBS Construction Contracts and Law Survey 2017

Closing date 24 September 2017

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CCS reaches major 100,000 milestone

Considerate Constructors Scheme reaches milestone in 20th Year

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#iBuiltThis2017 campaign judging panel annouced

Campaign entry submissions will be open on 4 September 2017

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CIC Blog

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How can we hand over projects better?

How can we hand over projects better?

Article Posted 18/Aug/2017 Handing over projects from the project phase to the business as usual environment is often perceived as the end of the job by project practitioners and the… [read more]

Approved Inspectors

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Approved Inspectors Register

CIC maintains and operates the Approved Inspectors register as the body Designated by the Secretary of State, administered by the Department for Communities and Local Government (CLG).

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Upcoming Events

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20/Sep/2017

North East Construction Summit

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27/Sep/2017

Flood Expo 2017

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28/Sep/2017

Speed Mentoring Event

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05/Oct/2017

The Access Association Seminar 2017

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10/Oct/2017

Economic & Policy Briefings

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Projects

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Built Environment Professional Education [BEPE] Project

A joint government / Mayor of London Paralympic Legacy Project building on the legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games

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Publications

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Users’ Guide to Adjudication: Ireland

Date of Report 26/Jul/2017

This Guide provides a general introduction to adjudication in the context of construction contracts, and in particular the right to adjudication in Ireland.

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Privacy Policy

30/April/2015

CIC do not disclose buyers’ information to third parties other than when order details are processed as part of the order fulfillment. In this case, the third party will not disclose any of the details to another third party.