Construction Industry Arbitration Council (CIAC) , a registered society with its headquarters in New Delhi, is dedicated to promote the practice of institutional arbitration in the Indian construction industry. CIAC is working under the aegis of Construction Industry Development Council (CIDC), an apex body for the Construction Industry established by the Planning Commission and construction industry.
It is believed that substantial sums amounting to several crores of rupees are locked up in many contractual disputes in the Construction Sector alone in India. The Construction Industry therefore felt the need to introduce new measures so that disputes are resolved in a fair, speedy and cost efficient manner.
With a view to providing an institutional mechanism for resolution of construction and infrastructure related disputes, the Construction Industry Development Council, India (CIDC) in cooperation with the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has set up an Arbitration Centre in India called the Construction Industry Arbitration Council (CIAC).
CIAC provide facilities for alternative dispute resolution (ADR), which includes international and domestic commercial arbitration. CIAC conducts executive development programmes and workshops and National / International Conferences on various aspects of Alternate Dispute Resolution process (ADR).
http://www.ciac.in/
Council for Application of Actuarial Science in Risk Management in Construction and Allied Industries (CARM) was established to articulate the risk related issues affecting the Construction Industry and to introduce Actuarial applications for the development of risk alleviation and mitigation techniques.
http://carm.in/
International Council of Consultants (ICC) is the apex representative organization of construction related consultancy services. Governing Council of ICC has representation from several important professional organizations. The specialized role of Consultants is increasingly playing a more significant part in an economy, which is growing fast in a global competitive environment. The need of Consultants across diverse sectors including Banking, Construction, Education, Management Energy, Environment, Governance, IT, Law, Engineering, Trade, Transport and others is felt more now with increasing emphasis on life cycle costs and sustained development. Globalization and the emergent regional alliances are expanding the physical boundaries of operations of Consultants.
Consultant as an expert, gives overall guidance in the required field, where ordinary knowledge is not sufficient. Skilled Consultancy Services allow us to offer organizations completely tailored and integrated solutions catering to the needs of any project. International Council of Consultants acts as a connecting link between Consultants and Organizations. ICC members are Consultants equipped with multidimensional skills to offer their services for any project.
The Post Diploma Program in Construction Technology and Management is the HR initiative of ICC where professionals in the construction sector are developed. As a student of the Post Diploma Course one shall have the opportunity to be inducted in the Guild as a student member for a proper professional development.
http://iccindia.org/
Construction Industry Professional Training Council (CIPTC) is a body promoted by CIDC and leading players representing the Construction Industry. It is dedicated to the promotion of technical education in Construction Industry.
As a part of our initiatives, CIPTC has undertaken to offer diploma programs, Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering and Post-Diploma courses in distance learning mode and/or traditional mode in the fields of Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Trenchless Technology.
Under an MoU since 2002, CIDC together with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has been offering joint certification Diploma Programs in Civil and Electrical / Mechanical Engineering to Indian Army personnel at the Army Centres in Roorkee, Pune and Bangalore
In order to promote technical education in Construction Industry, State Board of Technical Education, Govt. of Haryana (SBTE) jointly with CIDC is offering Weekend Diploma and Post Diploma programs in various study centres located at different government polytechnics across the State.
CIDC has an MoU with Assam University, Silchar (AUS), a Central University formed by an Act of Parliament with a Grade B++ accreditation from UGC, with the objective of contributing to the development of human resources in the field of construction related areas through joint design and implementation for continuing and extension education program(s) for construction professionals and workers.
Under this initiative, AUS jointly with CIDC is offering Diplomas and Post Diplomas in various study centres located at different locations in Assam State and other venues in the country. These programs are offered to increase employability of those aspirants in the country, who wish to join the infrastructure development boom in India. These programs are on offer both in traditional as well as Distant Mode of Education.
http://www.cipdta.com/about_us.htm
Healthcare Infrastructure Development Centre (HIDC) is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act formed by entities involved in providing healthcare. It views healthcare as a holistic approach covering preventive, curative and rehabilitative aspects. It brings together apex bodies of all categories of healthcare providers, namely Healthcare project designer, constructors, hospitals, Nursing homes, Laboratories, equipment manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies and financial institutions.
Construction Industry Vocational Training Council (CIVTC) is the apex nodal agency to promote, upgrade, strengthen and develop the Human resource Development of the secondary segment (workers and supervisors level) in the Construction Industry so as to be competent and competitive in the domestic and international markets, and to be responsive to the economic, technical, environmental and social changes and policies.
Asian Concrete & Construction Institute (ACCI) is the professional body dedicated to the promotion of concrete construction & related activities. It provides a platform to its members in enhancing their skills in the relevant fields of construction engineering. Membership of this professional guide enables the members to get a greater networking platform, access to technical information apart from other benefits.
http://www.acciindia.com/
Indian Society for Trenchless Technology (INDSTT) is the apex organization to promote the application and nurture the growth of Trenchless Techniques in India and other South Asian nations. It was established in 1995. It is one of the focal points of the Trenchless Technologists in this part of world.
For the past twelve years INDSTT, has been making relentless efforts in popularizing the technology in India and has been able to achieve enormous recognition and respect for its technology promotional efforts.
Trenchless Technology is a newer addition to the construction technology sector to develop and manage subsurface infrastructure networks. As there is a dearth of trained professionals in the sector, Human resource capacity augmentation has become one of the main need areas and Post Diploma in Trenchless Technology is one of such developmental activities of INDSTT. As a student of the Post Diploma Course one shall have the opportunity to be inducted in the Guild as a student member for a proper professional development.
http://www.indstt.org/
Engineering Council of India (ECI) was established on April 4, 2002 by coming together of a large number of Professional Organizations /Institutions of engineers to work for the advancement of engineering profession in various disciplines and for enhancing the image of engineers in society, by focusing on quality and accountability of engineers and to enable the recognition of expertise of Indian engineers and their mobility at international level in the emerging WTO/GATS environment. It has emerged as a common voice of its member organizations.
http://www.ecindia.org/