The objects of this Bill are to—

(a) provide for the promotion, development and regulation of the construction industry so as to promote economic growth and competitiveness and create sustainable employment;

(b) continue the existence of the National Council for Construction and provide for its functions;

(c) enhance the public procurement management system relating the procurement of construction works;

(d) promote gender equality and equity in the construction industry;

(e) affiliate professional bodies engaged in activities in the construction industry;

(f) continue the existence of the Construction School and rename it as the National Construction School;

(g) provide for a complaints and appeals procedure;

(h) repeal the National Council for Construction Act, 2003; and

(i) provide for matters connected with, or incidental to, the foregoing.