Construction Industry Institute

What Construction Industry Institute does

The Construction Industry Institute (CII) is a membership-based construction research consortium founded in 1983 and operationally affiliated with the University of Texas at Austin, headquartered at 3925 W Braker Lane, Austin, TX. It serves owners, EPC contractors, and academic institutions in capital construction by convening them into research teams, benchmarking programs, and Communities for Business Advancement (CBAs). Its core products are knowledge frameworks rather than software: CII Best Practices (covering safety, quality, project controls, supply chain, modularization, and analytics), CII Benchmarking, PDRI (Project Definition Rating Index) for measuring project definition completeness, and AWP (Advanced Work Packaging) for construction execution planning. CII also publishes the CII 2025 Annual Report and runs an annual research conference, professional development programs (including an Executive Leadership Program), and a Women in Construction Forum held in conjunction with NAWIC.

CII monetizes primarily through recurring membership dues paid by enterprise owner and contractor companies, supplemented by conference and event registration fees ($1,990 member / $2,550 non-member / $1,790 academic per attendee at the Annual Research Conference), and ancillary revenue from publications and professional development programs. Its go-to-market is community-led, relying on member referrals, the reputation of its 40+ year research program, the Innovation Showcase ecosystem of construction-technology exhibitors, and a digital presence spanning its website, blog, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook channels. Named blue-chip members — Fluor, ExxonMobil, and Flint Hills Resources — anchor the membership base, with customer outcomes claimed at a 60% reduction in TRIR for owners using CII's Safety best practices.

CII's technology surface includes CII-GPT, a text-only AI knowledge-retrieval chatbot that allows members to query CII's research library and best practices. Underlying model architecture or vendor are not disclosed. The organization holds 11-50 employees, operates as a private entity, and has no disclosed funding rounds, acquisitions, or parent-company restructuring; it remains embedded within the University of Texas at Austin ecosystem as evidenced by its cii.utexas.edu domain and UT branding.

Name

Construction Industry Institute

Legal name

Construction Industry Institute

Website

https://construction-institute.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Construction Industry Institute is a University of Texas at Austin-affiliated membership consortium, founded in 1983, that convenes capital construction owners and EPC firms to produce research, benchmarking, and proprietary frameworks such as PDRI and Advanced Work Packaging, distributed via membership dues, annual conferences, and the CII-GPT knowledge tool.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Industry Research and Best Practices

NAICS

Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction (EDABALAF)

Keywords

• Construction research
• Industry best practices
• Construction benchmarking
• Professional development
• Capital project research

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CII operates as a membership-based organization where companies join as members to access research, resources, and collaborative opportunities.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from annual research conferences and professional development events. Conference fees: Member $1,990, Non-member $2,550, Academic $1,790.
3. Publications and Resources: Sale of research publications, annual reports, and implementation resources.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Construction Industry Institute is a membership-based research organization that develops and disseminates construction industry best practices, benchmarking data, and applied research for capital construction projects. Members gain access to proprietary methodologies such as PDRI (Project Definition Rating Index) and AWP (Advanced Work Packaging), benchmarking services, research publications, professional development programs, and Communities for Business Advancement (CBAs) for collaborative knowledge sharing.

Product overview

The Construction Industry Institute (CII) operates as a research and membership organization rather than a software product company. CII's portfolio consists of knowledge products and services including best practices frameworks (such as Advanced Work Packaging and PDRI), benchmarking services, professional development programs, and applied research initiatives. The organization also offers CII-GPT, an AI-powered conversational search tool for exploring their resource library. CII's offerings follow a platform approach where members gain access to a comprehensive suite of research-based tools, benchmarking data, and educational resources designed to improve capital project delivery in the construction industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CII Best Practices
• CII Benchmarking
• PDRI (Project Definition Rating Index)
• AWP (Advanced Work Packaging)
• Professional Development Programs
• Applied Research and Development

Quantifiable outcome

• Use of CII's Safety best practices reduces TRIR for Owners by 60%

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FluorcoreOthersFluor is a member company of CII, participating in research initiatives and using CII best practices across global projects. Fluor VP Tricia Thibodeaux serves as a testimonial reference for CII.
• Exxon MobilcoreOthersExxon Mobil is a CII member company with approximately 2000 global project employees. The membership helps their workforce gain exposure to industry innovations.
• Flint Hills ResourcescoreOthersFlint Hills Resources is a member company focused on safety improvement. Their Project Services Director Todd Svihovec participates in CII activities.
• Leif Babin (Echelon Front LLC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer Navy SEAL and co-author of 'Extreme Ownership' serving as keynote speaker at the 2026 Annual Research Conference.
• Kim 'KC' Campbell (Retired USAF A-10 Pilot)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetired USAF A-10 pilot presenting on 'Elevating Performance through Leadership' as keynote speaker at ARC26.
• Boris Martin (Engineers Without Borders USA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCEO of Engineers Without Borders USA presenting on 'Elevating the Next Generation of Engineers' as keynote speaker at ARC26.
• Keith Molenaar (University of Colorado Boulder)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDean of College of Engineering & Applied Science at University of Colorado Boulder presenting on 'Elevating Industry Through Entrepreneurship' at ARC26.
• Ken Simonson (Associated General Contractors of America)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChief Economist at AGC presenting on 'Elevating Economic Decisions with Clarity' at ARC26.
• NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCII Women in Construction Forum is held in conjunction with NAWIC, creating a collaborative event for women in the construction industry.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• McKinsey & Company (Capital Projects & Infrastructure Practice): Global management consulting practice serving owners and contractors on capital project performance, modularization, and advanced work packaging. Comparable as a broader incumbent that publishes proprietary research and benchmarking that competes for mindshare with CII content.
• Project Management Institute (PMI): Global not-for-profit professional association for project management with certifications (PMP), standards, and research. Comparable to CII in its professional development and standards-setting role, though broader across industries and not construction-specific.
• Autodesk Construction Solutions: Major construction technology vendor offering BIM, project management, and analytics tools (e.g., ACC, BIM 360) increasingly embedding industry best practices. Comparable as a broad incumbent embedding construction standards into widely adopted platforms that may compete with CII's methodology library.

Direct peers

• National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER): Non-profit education foundation for the construction industry offering standardized craft training, credentials, and curriculum. Comparable to CII's professional development and training mission within construction, though more focused on craft workforce training.
• American Institute of Constructors (AIC): Professional society for the construction profession offering certifications (AC, CPC) and continuing education. Comparable to CII as a construction-focused professional body advancing standards and credentials for industry practitioners.
• Lean Construction Institute: Non-profit organization dedicated to advancing lean principles in construction through research, education, and publications. Highly comparable to CII as a member-driven research institute producing methodologies for capital project delivery.
• FIATECH: Industry consortium advancing technology and innovation in capital projects through member collaboration. Highly comparable to CII as a member-driven consortium producing research-driven frameworks for capital facility and infrastructure construction.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): The leading national trade association for the commercial construction industry, representing general contractors, specialty contractors, and service providers. Comparable as a membership-based construction industry organization with advocacy, education, and best-practice dissemination.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA): Membership organization promoting design-build project delivery through certification, education, and best practices. Comparable to CII as a member-driven institute advancing a specific capital project delivery methodology across owners and contractors.

Regional players

• Engineering News-Record (ENR): Industry media brand providing news, benchmarking data, and rankings for the U.S. construction industry. Comparable to CII as an industry intelligence source, though primarily a media outlet rather than a member-driven research consortium.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAwOnwMkbyBFW2zDrQqK3Xw
• Facebookfacebook.com/constructionindustryinstitute
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/construction-industry-institute
• Instagraminstagram.com/ciibuilds
• Xx.com/ciiprojsuccess

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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