Mission & History
CICA’s History
Created in 1974, CICA represents and speaks for the construction industry on technical, legal and socioeconomic matters of international concern and provides a forum for fellowship, cooperation and interaction with member federations and linked institutions.
CICA is also acting as a club for contractors of any size and as a lobby at international level interacting with worldwide public and private organizations. CICA encourages exchanges of experiences and technical knowledge.
CICA promotes investment in engineering and building that enhances both our environment and the quality of life for all. CICA promotes the global construction industry, by stressing its fundamental impact on the economy at local, regional and global levels.
CICA regularly holds high-level meetings with governments and international organizations such as the World Bank and other Multilateral Development Banks and Development Finance Institutions, the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the International Chamber of Commerce, etc. CICA is also interacting closely with industry and professional associations.
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Worldwide Organization
CICA is the world’s largest, most representative organization for the construction industry. It gathers and defends the concerns of the construction industry worldwide. CICA has unrivalled authority in promoting rules to improve the conduct of the construction business across borders.
CICA’s privileged links with major intergovernmental organizations and international financial institutions allow CICA to effectively represent the interests of its members for developing and industrialized countries taking into account the interests of both business providers and users.