The Construction Industry Council (CIC) is a statutory body established on 1 February 2007 after the enactment of the Construction Industry Council Ordinance on 24 May 2006.Construction Industry Council Ordinance Chapter 587 of Hong Kong Law The main functions of the CIC are forge consensus on long-term strategic issues, convey the industry's needs and aspirations to Government, as well as provide a communication channel for Government to solicit advice on all construction-related matters.
Organisation The CIC consists of a chairman and 24 members representing various sectors of the industry including employers, professionals, academics, contractors, workers, independent persons and Government officials.CIC Annual Report
Funding The CIC is funded primarily through the Construction Industry Levy, which must be paid by contractors in respect of construction operations with a value exceeding HK$3 million. The levy rate was set at 0.53% of the contract value as of 2019.
Amalgamations The amalgamation of the Construction Industry Council (CIC) and Construction Industry Training Academy (CITA) took place on 1 January 2008.
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External links Construction Industry Council Website