CICE Impact on the Construction Industry

Large owners and contractors are better exposed to CICE information, whereas small owners/contractors and government agencies need additional exposure. The 23 reports produced by the CICE are divided into five major study areas (RS1-1, p. 1):

• Project Management
• Construction Technology
• Labor Effectiveness
• Labor Supply and Training
• Regulations and Codes

CII should be encouraged to continue supporting activities to improve awareness of and implementation of CICE project concepts to construction industry. The Business Roundtable should be encouraged to continue to develop promotional material, audio-visual presentations, and brochures. Construction education programs in the USA should make their students fully aware of the concepts of cost effectiveness in construction as an integral part of their educational process. (RS1-1, p. 7)

Although many changes have been implemented by industry participants, reports alone will not accomplish the goal of promoting cost effectiveness in the construction industry. The Business Roundtable, CII, professional societies, and various other organizations should continue to promote the goals and efforts of the CICE Project and CII in general. (RS1-1, p. 7)