Not-for-profit · Industry-led · Sydney → Australia → APAC
Connecting the people building the future of construction.
Industry · Technology · People · Innovation
Who we are
The Construction Innovation Association (CIA) is a not-for-profit community bringing together the people shaping the future of construction.
We connect construction professionals, technology companies, digital and innovation leaders, founders, researchers, investors, students and early-career talent to share ideas, build relationships and accelerate innovation across the industry.
CIA runs industry roundtables, site visits, innovation showcases, digital leadership sessions, early-career events and community gatherings in partnership with construction firms, technology companies, universities and industry organisations.
Our goal is simple: create stronger connections between industry, technology and people to help move construction forward.
Mission
To connect, educate and empower the people advancing innovation across the construction industry.
Vision
A construction industry where technology, industry knowledge and emerging talent work together to accelerate how we design, build and operate the built environment.
The community
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Contractors, builders, engineering firms, developers and infrastructure owners.
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ConTech, AI, robotics, data, BIM, digital engineering, automation and emerging technology.
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CIOs, CDOs, Heads of Digital, Innovation, Transformation and Technology.
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Infrastructure agencies, universities, research institutions and industry bodies.
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Construction-focused VCs, CVCs, accelerators and investors.
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Graduates, university students and early-career construction professionals.
Events & community programming
CIA brings the people, content and community together, while industry partners help host and support the events.
Small, invitation-led discussions hosted at construction companies, engineering firms, technology companies and industry offices.
Visits to innovative projects, hosted with construction companies and infrastructure organisations.
Technology companies, startups and internal innovation teams demonstrate what they are actually building.
Private sessions for CIOs, CDOs and Heads of Innovation, Digital Engineering, Technology and Transformation.
Connecting students, graduates and young professionals with senior construction and technology leaders.
Larger community gatherings bringing the broader CIA network together.
Construction Tech Meetup
Informal networking for ConTech founders, construction professionals, digital leaders, engineers, project managers, investors and students.
Founder × Industry Session
Small sessions connecting construction technology founders directly with contractors, consultants and asset owners. Education, not pitching.
Innovation Breakfast
Simple morning events inside partner offices — one topic, a short panel or fireside chat, then networking.
University & Research Event
Events with universities and research organisations showcasing emerging research, student projects and new technologies.
Industry Innovation Challenge
Contractors, government agencies or asset owners set a real industry problem; startups, researchers and technologists propose solutions.
Zero-budget event model
Partners provide the platform. CIA brings the industry together.
Year one
Join the community
Get the invitations to roundtables, site visits, showcases and early-career nights. Membership is free — CIA is a not-for-profit.
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Host with us
Construction firms, technology companies, universities and industry bodies host CIA events. Tell us what you can offer.