The Round Table strives to create one voice to meet the interest and needs of the design/construction community. CIRT supports its members by actively representing the industry on public policy issues, by improving the image and presence of its leading members, and by providing a forum for enhancing and developing strong management approaches through networking and peer interaction.

Purpose and Objectives

"To improve the performance of the U.S. construction industry" as well as "the management and effectiveness of companies within the industry" was the purpose for the Construction Industry Round Table (CIRT) being incorporated in Commonwealth of Virginia as an IRC 501(c)(6) not-for-profit trade association on April 1, 1998.

Mission: CIRT, a network of leading design/construction firms in the U.S., seeks to inspire its members to be an innovative force creating a safe and sustainable quality of life for the future.

The organization’s Strategic Plan offers four major objectives to achieve this mission:

• Objective 1: Foster networking / relationship building and education of members.
• Objective 2: Promote the industry's image and role to critical audiences.
• Objective 3: Advocate public policy creating a positive business environment for members. 
• Objective 4: Champion industry improvements.