Whereas, it is essential to safeguard the interest of the public at large and that of the government by regulating the participation of the persons and other legal entities engaged in the field of construction by setting certain rules and standards to be observed for purposes of safety, quality works and efficiency:

Whereas, construction plays a key role in the national economic development:

Whereas, the private construction sector can play a role in this national endeavor:

Whereas, to determine the capacity and extent of participation of the private sector it is necessary to know the available manpower and field of specialization of the individuals and firms in view of overall planning:

Now, therefore, the Ministry of Works and Urban Development, in accordance with the powers, and duties conferred on it by the definition of powers and duties of the Executive Organs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Proclamation No.691/2005 and Ethiopian Building Proclamation No. 624/2009 ” License private construction contractors; Determine their standards and supervise their activity; register engineers, architects, surveyors and other construction professionals according to their qualification,” Has hereby issued these amended Directives for the Registration of Construction Professionals and Contractors.