The Council began in 1960 as the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) for the Building and Construction Industry  and  as early pioneers noted,  three professional organizations came together to bring cohesiveness to the industry.  The Associations were the

  • Jamaica Society of Quantity Surveyors – (now the Jamaican Institute of Quantity Surveyor)
  • Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica – ( now the Incorporated Masterbuilders Association of Jamaica) and
  • Jamaican Society of Architects (now the Jamaican Institute of Architects)

In 2002 the JCC changed its name to the Construction Industry Council and expanded its membership.  The National Contracts Committee (NCC) has one representative that sits on the Council and the Construction Resource & Development Centre provides the Council with Secretariat services.

The Functions of the CIC

  • To provide a medium whereby matters of mutual interest and concern to key industry practitioners may be discussed, with appropriate action being taken where necessary
  • Draft, study and recommend Industry Codes and Practices for adoption by constituent bodies
  • Conciliate and or arbitrate on disputes between constituent bodies if requested by the parties to the dispute