Authority to Operationalize a Digital System for Monitoring Construction Projects

Addis Ababa, July 4, 2026 (ENA) — The Ethiopian Construction Authority has announced that it has moved to full implementation of a digital system designed to enable the monitoring and supervision of construction projects.

Speaking to ENA, Deputy Director General Muaz Bediru stated that, in line with Ethiopia’s Digital 2030 strategy, the Authority is working to fully monitor construction project execution and management through a technology-driven platform.

Muaz noted that the Authority has developed a digital platform called the “Construction Regulatory Information System,” in collaboration with the Information Network Security Administration (INSA).

He mentioned that extensive modernization work is underway to make the construction sector more efficient and technology-led, with special attention now focused on completing the system’s digital rollout.

According to Muaz, the system proved effective during a pilot phase and is now transitioning into full operation. He stated that the initiative is expected to strengthen oversight of construction quality, speed, and compliance, helping ensure that projects are completed within the agreed timeframe, budget, and quality standards.

The Deputy Director General explained that the system supports digital monitoring across the broader project lifecycle, covering permitting, supervision, inputs, and overall project execution.

He added that inspectors can track the location and construction stage of projects directly from their offices.

He noted that the technology will help curb malpractice in the sector, including the illegal use of forged documents, and will bring greater transparency.

He also stated that this move will help improve the investment climate by reducing bureaucratic bottlenecks.

The Authority is intensifying digitalization efforts in the licensing process as part of the broader transition to fully digital operations, he said.

The system is expected to accelerate efforts aligned with the Digital 2030 strategy to transform Ethiopia’s construction sector into a world-class, efficient, and competitive industry.

In related developments, Project Management Institute Director General Tamrat Mulu stated that his institute is also advancing the digitization of training programs.

He noted that the delivery of six training courses via virtual (online) platforms has already begun.

Tamrat mentioned that digital technology addressing gaps in the construction design sector, known as Building Information Modeling (BIM), has been introduced.

He explained that BIM allows buildings to be visualized and developed on a digital platform before physical construction begins, helping to improve construction.