CCF Annual Report 2016/17 Financial Year | Page 3

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE CCF VICTORIA The Civil Contractors Federation (CCF) is the peak industry body representing Australia’s civil construction industry. The CCF has branches in all states and territories representing more than 2,000 Contractor and Associate Members nationally. CCF Members are responsible for the construction and maintenance of Australia’s infrastructure, including roads, bridges, pipelines, drainage, ports and utilities. Our Members also play a vital role in the residential and commercial building industry by providing earthmoving and land development services including the provision of power, water, communications and gas. CCF is an organisation registered under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. The organisation is governed by a National Board comprised of member-elected representatives from each state and territory in the Commonwealth. In Victoria, CCF Membership comprises of approximately 390 Contractors and 120 Associate Members. The contractor organisations annually contribute billions of dollars towards Victoria’s public and private civil construction, and in turn employ in excess of 11,000 construction workers in this state. OUR STRATEGIC FOCUS SMART SKILLS MEMBER SERVICES Building capacity Delivering benefits and capability in the to Members that Civil Construction are relevant to their Industry to meet the industry needs and critical infrastructure driving improved needs for Victoria operational standards through market through innovation, leading training advice and support. and apprenticeship programs and initiatives. ADVOCACY REPRESENTATION TECHNOLOGY Be “the voice” of our Members and wider civil industry by effectively representing their interests to key stakeholders, including the 3 tiers of Government (Local, State & Federal), on relevant industry matters. Be an active contributor on Government and Industry Standing Committees where opinions are actively sought as the pre-eminent source of advice on Civil Construction Industry matters. Using technology and innovation to drive improved business opportunities, efficiency and revenue streams for all our Members and the industry. Services and Training for the Civil Industry