Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de Honduras

What Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de Honduras does

Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de Honduras (CICH) is a statutory professional association headquartered in Tegucigalpa that regulates and facilitates the practice of civil engineering in Honduras. Operating through a central office and eight regional chapters (San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, Danlí, Santa Bárbara, Santa Rosa de Copán, Intibucá, Juticalpa), CICH administers mandatory professional licensing, solvency certificates, ID cards (carnets), professional stamps and seals, logbooks (bitácoras), and company registration for engineering firms. Its membership base exceeds 11,100 civil engineers across national, Central American, and foreign-trained cohorts, governed by an elected Junta Directiva currently led by President Ing. Tania Yarlene Murillo Lanza (2025-2027 term).

CICH's product and service offering is structured around four pillars: (1) a member services portal (cich.hn) plus physical service counters for licensing and certification; (2) the Dirección de Educación Continua (DEC) for continuing education in presencial, virtual, and hybrid modalities; (3) the Centro de Conciliación y Arbitraje (CCA) for professional dispute resolution and arbitrator training; and (4) the Fondo de Auxilio Mutuo (FAM), a mutual aid fund offering loans, life pensions, disability pensions, and emergency assistance. Adjacent revenue comes from branded merchandise and official institutional documents sold through the Tienda CICH online store. The organization participates in the 'Plan Nacional de IA y Comercio Electrónico' with Kolau and SENPRENDE, distributing AI-generated website tools to members and firms.

Revenue mechanics are anchored in recurring monthly membership dues (L. 586 for insured members, L. 217 for uninsured, with reduced rates for members over 70), supplemented by one-time fees for licensing services, insurance administration through Seguros MAPFRE, and income from the annual National Congress, Expo Construye, and the XVII CICPC Ibero-American Assembly hosted in March 2026. A broad partnership ecosystem of 25+ organizations across education (FUNIBER, UPI), telecommunications (Tigo Business), fitness (Smart Fit, Equinox), dining, healthcare, and renewable energy deepens member stickiness. Under the 2025-2027 leadership, CICH is pursuing international positioning, digital transformation for members, and expanded municipal-level engagement through agreements with AMDC and AMHON.

Name

Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de Honduras

Legal name

Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de Honduras

Website

https://cich.hn

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de Honduras (CICH) is the statutory professional association regulating civil engineering practice in Honduras, serving over 11,100 members across eight regional chapters through mandatory licensing, continuing education, arbitration services, and mutual aid benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tegucigalpa

HQ country

Honduras

HQ region

Latin America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues (Cuota CICH): Annual and monthly membership fees collected from registered civil engineers. Monthly dues are L. 586.00 comprising CICH fee (L. 120.00) plus FAM mutual aid contribution (L. 466.00). Members without insurance pay L. 217.00 monthly. Members over 70 pay L. 73.00 annually plus L. 97.00 monthly.
2. Professional Services and Fees: Fees collected for core professional services including solvency certificates, professional ID cards (carnet), stamps, logbooks (bitacoras), company registration, and stamps (timbres). These are one-time or periodic fees tied to professional certification and licensing.
3. Continuing Education and Training: Revenue from the Centro de Conciliación y Arbitraje (CCA) arbitration training programs, continuing education courses, and professional development programs offered to members and industry professionals.
4. Annual Congress and Events: Revenue and organizational activity generated through the annual national civil engineering congress and participation in or co-organization of industry events such as Expo Construye.
5. Merchandise Sales: Sale of branded merchandise including polo shirts (L. 500.00), t-shirts (L. 550.00), and mouse pads (L. 250.00) through the CICH online store. Also includes the sale of official documents such as the Electoral Manual.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de Honduras (CICH) is the statutory professional association for civil engineers in Honduras. It issues mandatory professional certifications (colegiación), provides solvency certificates, professional ID cards (carnet), stamps/seals (sellos/timbres), logbooks (bitácoras), and company registrations. It also delivers continuing education through its Dirección de Educación Continua, dispute resolution via its Centro de Conciliación y Arbitraje (CCA), and member financial benefits through its Fondo de Auxilio Mutuo (FAM), serving over 11,100 members across 8 regional chapters.

Product overview

Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de Honduras es una organización profesional gremial que ofrece servicios de regulación y facilitación del ejercicio profesional de sus miembros. Su oferta se estructura en torno a cuatro pilares: (1) Sistema de Gestión de Colegiación y Servicios al Miembro que incluye solvencias, carnets, timbres y bitácoras; (2) Dirección de Educación Continua para formación y actualización profesional; (3) Centro de Conciliación y Arbitraje para resolución de disputas; y (4) Fondo de Auxilio Mutuo con beneficios financieros. Adicionalmente, comercializa productos institucionales como Reglamentos y Manuales a través de su tienda en línea.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Membership Registration (Colegiación) Mandatory professional certification and licensing service for civil engineers practicing in Honduras, including requirements for nationals, Central Americans under reciprocity, and foreign-trained graduates. Includes juramentación (swearing-in) ceremonies and issuance of the CICH credential.
• Solvency Certificates (Solvencias CICH) Certificates confirming a member's good standing and currency on membership dues, required for civil engineers to legally practice, sign projects, and participate in public and private sector contracts.
• Professional ID Cards (Carnet CICH) Official photo identification cards issued to CICH members validating their status as registered civil engineers. Required for accessing member discounts and verifying professional standing.
• Professional Stamps, Seals and Logbooks (Sellos, Timbres, Bitácoras) Official stamps (sellos), fiscal timbres, and construction supervision logbooks (bitácoras) issued by CICH for use by civil engineers in their professional work, including authenticated documentation for construction supervision.
• Company Registration (Inscripción de Empresas) Registration service for engineering consulting firms, construction companies, project supervisors, appraisers, and experts seeking formal recognition and credibility within the CICH member ecosystem.
• Continuing Education Program (Dirección de Educación Continua) Professional development and continuing education program offering courses, certifications, and training in-person, virtual, and hybrid formats for civil engineers in Honduras.
• Conciliation and Arbitration Center (Centro de Conciliación y Arbitraje - CCA) Dispute resolution service for construction and engineering conflicts, including formal training of arbitrators through courses such as 'Formación de Árbitros' for members and industry professionals.
• Mutual Aid Fund (Fondo de Auxilio Mutuo - FAM) Member benefit program providing loans (Préstamos), solidarity aid (Ayuda Solidaria), life pension (Pensión en Vida), immediate assistance (Auxilio Inmediato), mandatory assistance plan for members over 80, and disability pension (Pensión por Invalidez).
• CICH Online Store (Tienda CICH) E-commerce storefront selling branded merchandise including polo shirts (L. 500.00), t-shirts (L. 550.00), mouse pads (L. 250.00), and official documents such as the Electoral Manual.

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosted 12-country XVII CICPC Assembly in March 2026, positioning Honduras as a hub for Ibero-American civil engineering cooperation.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

29 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• KolaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 June 2026CICH partnered with Kolau (Barcelona-based AI tech company) and SENPRENDE in the 'Plan Nacional de IA y Comercio Electrónico', enabling engineers, consultants, and construction firms to create free AI-generated professional websites and online stores in approximately one minute. Kolau's CEO is Danny Sánchez Mola.
• SENPRENDEcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 25 June 2026Co-organizer of the 'Plan Nacional de IA y Comercio Electrónico' alongside CICH and Kolau. SENPRENDE manages the national rollout tour across 8 cities in Honduras, including registration logistics and partner coordination.
• Alcaldía Municipal del Distrito Central (AMDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 March 2026CICH and AMDC signed a Carta de Entendimiento (Letter of Understanding) to establish a single-window service office (ventanilla única) in CICH's Tegucigalpa facilities, strengthen professional training, improve citizen services, and coordinate joint technical and administrative initiatives. The signing occurred during the inauguration of the XVII CICPC Assembly.
• Consejo de las Asociaciones Profesionales de Ingenieros Civiles de los Países de Lengua Portuguesa y Castellana (CICPC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026CICH hosted the XVII Assembly of CICPC in Tegucigalpa (March 11-13, 2026), bringing together delegations from Uruguay, Spain, Dominican Republic, Peru, Colombia, Portugal, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, Guatemala, and Honduras. The assembly theme was 'New Technologies and Artificial Intelligence Applied to Civil Engineering'.
• Alcaldía de La CeibacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCICH's La Ceiba chapter and central Board of Directors held a strategic meeting with Mayor Bader Dip to plan and coordinate joint infrastructure development and urban planning projects benefiting the population of La Ceiba, Atlántida.
• Secretaría de Vivienda y Asentamientos Humanos (SEVIAH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCICH met with SEVIAH representatives to share advances and proposals oriented toward public and private housing project management. CICH presented its Single Housing Window model, a new governance scheme seeking to strengthen inter-institutional coordination and streamline procedures for housing development in Honduras.
• Cámara Hondureña de la Industria de la Construcción (CHICO)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCICH is a co-organizer of Expo Construye 2026 alongside CHICO, the Colegio de Arquitectos de Honduras (CAH), and Cámara Hondureña de Empresas de Consultoría (CHEC). This is a major annual construction industry platform in Honduras.
• Embajada de España en HondurasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Embassy of Spain provides institutional support to the 'Plan Nacional de IA y Comercio Electrónico' led by Kolau, with CICH as a key partner. The embassy backs the initiative as part of Spain-Honduras bilateral cooperation.
• Asociación de Municipios de Honduras (AMHON)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMHON enables the participation of over 100 municipalities in the post-launch tour of the 'Plan Nacional de IA y Comercio Electrónico', which covers 8 strategic cities. For civil engineers, this provides direct access to local government projects, permits, and community infrastructure work.
• Gobierno de Honduras (Secretaría de Salud)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCICH partnered with the Secretaría de Salud - Región Sanitaria Metropolitana del Distrito Central to conduct a vaccination drive (influenza and measles) at CICH's Tegucigalpa headquarters, covering members and their families.
• Fundación Universitaria Iberoamericana (FUNIBER)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCICH signed a partnership with FUNIBER offering scholarships covering 60% of undergraduate programs, 70% of specialization and master's programs (65% for MBA and Industrial Engineering Management), and 60% of doctoral programs. An additional 10% discount applies for cash payments.
• Universidad Politécnica de la Innovación (UPI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership offering CICH members a 10% discount on undergraduate and master's tuition, continuing education programs, and congress participations. Also provides access to publish in UPI's scientific journal 'Milímetro' and priority access to webinars.
• Restaurante La ToscanaminorOthers15% discount on total food menu consumption for CICH members with valid 2026 ID card. Located in Colonia Los Castaños, Tegucigalpa.
• Dra. María Fernanda Martínez (Odontología)minorOthersFree initial dental consultation plus 20% discount on cleanings, fillings, whitening, dentures, fixed prosthetics, anterior root canals, extractions, and occlusal guards. Available at Torre Médica Tepeyac (Tegucigalpa) and Plaza Odontomédica (Comayagua).
• 504 ExpressminorOthers12% discount on air freight services (monthly on 10+ pound shipments), free storage (1-29 days), and free pickup service. Available in Tegucigalpa and national locations.
• Tigo BusinessminorOthersCorporate mobile phone plans with preferential conditions for CICH members, including national active mobile lines, automatic renewal plans, and the ability to manage multiple lines under a corporate plan.
• Pan y MásminorOthers10% discount on counter products and up to 18% on large corporate orders at two locations in San Pedro Sula and Tegucigalpa. Preferred catering terms for institutional events.
• Restaurante Faro del GustominorOthers10% discount on the regular pizza and Italian cuisine menu for CICH members with valid 2026 ID card.
• Restaurante PortobellominorOthers10% discount on all pizzas and pastas for CICH members. Free birthday meal (personal pizza or pasta with drink) for groups of 5 or more, with valid 2026 ID.
• APROEDESHminorOthersCorporate medical brigade services including ophthalmological evaluations, free dental exams, general medical checkups, nutritional analyses, body composition measurements, and discounts on eyeglasses and lenses. Benefits extend to members' immediate family.
• Smart Fit HondurasminorOthersFree enrollment (regular L. 1,249), monthly fee of L. 699 valid through 2026, free maintenance, access to all Smart Fit locations in Latin America, 5 guest passes monthly, and access to the Smart Fit app with personalized training.
• EQUINOX GymminorOthersTwo membership tiers: Premium (L. 1,099/month) with access to all 8+ national branches, preferred access to Platinum Gym, sauna and vapor facilities, free trainers; and Standard (L. 899/month) with access to 5 branches. Benefits extend to immediate family.
• Fumigaciones y Servicios Agropecuarios (FUSAGRO)minorOthers20% discount on all pest control, fumigation, and agricultural services for CICH members. Services cover offices, warehouses, industrial areas, and homes, with national coverage and scheduled visits.
• 5 Star Solar EnergyminorOthers20% discount on photovoltaic system installation, battery storage, preventive and corrective maintenance, energy efficiency services, and engineering design. Contact: 3208-1166.
• Clarifica (CleanPro Water)minorOthers15% discount on water purification systems (NSF/ANSI 58 certified reverse osmosis) for personal use, and 8-12% discounts for projects involving 1+ units in residential, commercial, or corporate developments.
• Equipos IndustrialesminorOthersUp to 10% commercial discount on electrical materials, lighting, automation, control, power distribution, backup energy, and tools. Includes free preliminary technical advice and preferred sales contact.
• Volea PickleballminorOthers15% permanent discount on court rentals, 10% on tournament registrations, 10% on sports accessories, L. 250 fee for weekly minitournaments, and 1 free court hour per 10 hours booked. Also offers corporate team building events.
• Escuela de Taekwondo So-SanminorOthersMonthly fee of L. 600 for members and direct family (vs. L. 950 for general public), with first month at L. 400. A 31.6% discount compared to standard rate.
• Clínica Dental Familiar (Dra. Martiza Sarmiento Rubi)minorOthers10% discount on extractions, fillings, cleanings, endodontics, rehabilitation, periodontics, dentures, fixed prosthetics, orthodontics, and pediatric dentistry for CICH Olancho chapter members and their direct family.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Conselho Federal de Engenharia e Agronomia (CONFEA): Brazil's federal council for engineering and agronomy professionals, regulates practice nationwide through regional CREA chapters. Largest Latin American peer to CICH in scope and statutory authority.
• Colegio de Ingenieros del Perú (CIP): Peruvian statutory professional association for engineers, mandatory for legal practice, with regional chapters and congress events. Functionally analogous to CICH with similar monopoly-based licensing model.
• Sociedad Colombiana de Ingenieros (SCI): Colombia's national professional engineering society, providing certification, professional development, and policy advocacy. Comparable in role, governance by elected board, and member services to CICH.
• Asociación de Ingenieros Civiles del Uruguay (AIC): Uruguayan civil engineering association and CICH's fellow CICPC member. Comparable in size and mandate, representing Uruguay at the same Ibero-American council.
• Colegio de Ingenieros Civiles de México (CICM): The Mexican professional society for civil engineers, operating as a statutory licensing and certification body with regional chapters. Highly comparable to CICH in mandate, dues structure, and continuing-education model.

Others

• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE): UK-based historic chartered body for civil engineers, offering professional registration, knowledge dissemination, and policy influence. Comparable to CICH in licensing and member-development scope, but on a global stage.
• Consejo de Asociaciones Profesionales de Ingenieros Civiles de Países de Lengua Portuguesa y Castellana (CICPC): Ibero-American umbrella council of civil engineering associations; CICH hosted its XVII Assembly in March 2026. Parent/convener organization rather than direct competitor.

Regional players

• Colegio de Arquitectos de Honduras (CAH): Honduran professional body for architects, co-organizer with CICH of Expo Construye 2026. Adjacent in industry (construction/built environment) but covers a different profession.
• Cámara Hondureña de la Industria de la Construcción (CHICO): Honduran construction industry chamber representing firms and suppliers; co-organizes Expo Construye with CICH. Industry counterpart rather than professional licensing peer.

Broad incumbents

• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): U.S.-based global civil engineering professional society with 150,000+ members. Larger, broader incumbent serving as a benchmark for member benefits, continuing education, and international advocacy models.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/civilescolegio
• Facebookfacebook.com/SPSCICH
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colegio-de-ingenieros-civiles-de-honduras

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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