ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
National Construction Authority Act
5. Functions of the Authority.
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
5. Functions of the Authority.
(1)The object for which the Authority is established is to oversee the construction industry and coordinate its development.(2)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Authority shall—(a)promote and stimulate the development, improvement and expansion of the construction industry;(b)advise and make recommendations to the Cabinet Secretary on matters affecting or connected with the construction industry;(c)undertake or commission research into any matter relating to the construction industry;(d)prescribe the qualifications or other attributes required for registration as a contractor under this Act;(e)assist in the exportation of construction services connected to the construction industry;(f)provide consultancy and advisory services with respect to the construction industry;(g)promote and ensure quality assurance in the construction industry;(ga)enforce the prescribed Building Code in the construction industry;(h)encourage the standardisation and improvement of construction techniques and materials;(i)initiate and maintain a construction industry information system;(j)provide, promote, review and co-ordinate training programmes organized by public and private accredited training centers for skilled construction workers and construction site supervisors;(k)accredit and register contractors and regulate their professional undertakings;(l)accredit and certify skilled construction workers and construction site supervisors;(m)develop and publish a code of conduct for the construction industry, and(n)do all other things that may be necessary for the better carrying out of its functions under the Act.