13. Functions of the Authority

The functions of the Authority shall be—

to implement the policy formulated under section 2 in keeping with the directions issued by the

to formulate strategies for the development of the construction industry;

to collate and publish materials and information pertaining to the construction industry;

to promote best practices relating to the construction industry;

to implement the standards in construction work including the standards relating to quality of materials used and workmanship in consultation with the other relevant bodies;

to recommend to any relevant authority to formulate national procurement guidelines related to procurement of works, goods and services in relation to construction industry;

to provide for and regulate the presentation of national awards for construction excellence, outstanding achievements in different fields of construction and design and development of energy efficient buildings, structures and construction techniques;

to promote the standards of professionalism and employment in the construction industry;

to foster and promote entrepreneurship in construction contractors of Sri Lanka;

to provide for the registration and grading of construction contractors;

to provide for the registration of property developers and to grade them under financial and marketing capabilities;

to provide for the registration of persons competent to function as adjudicators on contractual disputes;

to maintain a directory of importers, manufacturers and suppliers of construction materials and construction components used in the construction industry, as may be determined by the rules made under this Act;

to maintain a Register of qualified persons as specified in section 26;

to provide for the registration of contractors specialized in the areas of electromechanical installations, other building fixtures and any other area relating to construction;

to provide for the registration and issuing of Craft

to maintain a directory of heavy construction plant, machinery and equipment available in the country;

to undertake and facilitate the human resources development and training required for construction industry and to develop national standards for training and assessment in concurrence with relevant national agency;

to assess the competence of skilled workers engaged in the construction industry and issue certificates to such persons who do not possess such certificates;

to review and monitor the human resource requirements of the construction industry and to facilitate the development of curricula for newly emerging trades;

to promote and facilitate local consultancy services pertaining to construction industry and the undertaking of consultancy services in other countries by local consulting firms;

to promote and facilitate locally registered contractors undertaking construction works in other countries;

to provide information, advisory on matters relating to the construction industry;

to promote and encourage the adoption and propagation of new technologies related to environmentally friendly, appropriate, cost efficient and affordable innovations;

to review and monitor any material, plant and machinery requirements of the construction industry and to encourage the development and use of local products in the construction works;

to undertake, promote and co-ordinate research in various branches of the construction industry and to conduct training programmes for the improvement of quality and productivity of the construction industry;