View speakers The voices shaping construction's future. Industry leaders. Bold ideas. Critical conversations. Meet the speakers driving the National Construction Summit on 1-2 December 2026. Grow your expertise. Shape the next generation. The cidb and SACPCMP invite eligible candidates to participate in a pilot programme towards registration as Construction Mentors. Applications close 16 November 2026. Apply today New Grade 2 to 9 Application Form now available! One form to register, upgrade, renew or add a class of works. Use the new Application for Contractor Registration form, as previous versions are no longer accepted. Download the form A dishonest grade can cost you your contract. False information can lead to cancelled contracts, stopped payments and lost opportunities. Be honest. Protect your grade. Protect your business. 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).

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