Construction board to be formed under new law

By: NYEIN ZAW LIN  

A law is being drafted to establish a Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) which will set standards for the construction industry, U Kyaw Lin, deputy minister of the Ministry of Construction told the Pyidaungsu Hluttaw on August 20.

The new law is being drafted with help from the Building and Construction Authority of Singapore and the Malaysian CIDB.

U Kyaw Lin said the law will make sure that construction businesses across the country comply with international standards on safety, health and the environment. An official construction management manual setting norms for the industry will also be rolled out.

“After the legislation process is completed, a simple construction management manual will be released,” he said, adding that, “in it, required measures such as setting up a fire alarm system will be included.”

If a CIDB is established, rules enabling a more level playing field for larger construction companies and smaller ones can be set. The new law will cover both public and private projects and aim to generate more transparency in the bid and tender process as well as public spending.

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