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Journal of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering Volume 68 Number 2 June 2026 17 and equipment, financial status, past performance, management capability, and occupational health and safety. This should improve contractors’ performance outputs because of con- sidering relevant criteria for grading and performance assessment of con- tractors which may in turn improve the sector’s performance. Q Q Performance evaluation of contractors should consider various criteria. Using the same grading criteria to evaluate the performance of contractors will assist contractors in knowing their performance level and provide a clear framework from which to improve. This will also assist clients and the cidb in knowing the performance of the contractor and put relevant measures in place to assist the contractor. Q Q Consideration will need to be given to currently registered contractors to ensure alignment with the enhanced contractor entry and grading require- ments, and to not disadvantage the historically disadvantaged individuals in South Africa. Two proposals may be considered by the cidb to inform contractors of the new requirements and request submission of the relevant information. As such, companies can be asked to submit all the requested documentation for the purpose of filing, not downgrading. Therefore, only companies wishing to upgrade to a higher grade will have to meet the new grading criteria requirements. Alternatively, the cidb could consider providing the current contractors with reasonable timeframes regarding the gaps that they will need to close to be considered eligible for their current grad- ing. 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