This Action Plan is formulated to fully implement the relevant requirements set forth in the “Notice of the General Office of the People’s Government of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Issuing Several Measures to Promote High-Quality Development of the Construction Industry in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region” (Nei Zheng Ban Fa [2022] No. 58) and the “Notice of the General Office of the People’s Government of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Issuing the Autonomous Region’s Construction Industry Doubling Action Plan (2023–2025)” (Nei Zheng Ban Fa [2023] No. 52), taking into account the actual conditions of our league.
I. General Requirements
Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and thoroughly implementing the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, this plan aims to further support construction enterprises within the league to become stronger and more competitive, strengthen their foundations, improve quality and efficiency, and advance to higher levels. It seeks to deepen reforms in the construction industry, improve institutional mechanisms, provide targeted guidance, and implement comprehensive measures to foster the growth, expansion, and strengthening of construction enterprises. Furthermore, it aims to create a market environment characterized by integrity and compliance with the law, attract high-quality construction enterprises from outside the league, and promote the high-quality development of the construction industry in our league.
II. Development Goals
By the end of 2023, strive to achieve a total output value of 6 billion yuan for construction enterprises within the League; by the end of 2024, strive to achieve a total output value of 6.5 billion yuan; and by the end of 2025, strive to achieve a total output value of 7 billion yuan, with the addition of 1 enterprise holding a Special Grade qualification, 1 enterprise holding a Grade 1 qualification, and 10 enterprises holding a Grade 2 qualification.
III. Work Measures
(I) Supporting Local Enterprises to Excel and Grow Stronger
1. Cultivate Leading and Key Enterprises. Launch the “Construction Enterprise Strengthening Initiative,” establish a list of construction enterprises for priority support, and identify a group of local construction enterprises that possess a certain scale, comply with industrial policies, and have promising prospects for development. These enterprises will be nurtured to enhance their capabilities and form a cluster of construction enterprises within the league.Support local construction enterprises in expanding their scale and improving quality and efficiency through strategic restructuring, qualification upgrades and additions, brand cultivation, market expansion, credit-linked incentives, and technological R&D. Foster the development of large “Xing’an” brand companies to undertake major engineering projects and lead the industry toward high-quality development. Promote the development of small, medium, and micro-sized construction enterprises; for projects subcontracted under general contracting or those not subject to bidding, encourage awarding contracts to such enterprises in accordance with laws and regulations.The people’s governments of each flag, county, and city shall, based on local conditions, reasonably determine the amount of one-time award and subsidy funds for enterprises achieving their first “upgrade from small to medium-sized” status, and provide such awards and subsidies to eligible construction enterprises. (Responsible units: League Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Development and Reform Commission, and the people’s governments of each flag, county, and city. The unit listed first is the lead unit; the same applies below.)
2. Encourage enterprises to upgrade their qualifications. Establish a “one-enterprise-one-policy” service mechanism for construction enterprise qualification applications, and strengthen guidance and assistance for qualification upgrades and additions.Relax restrictions on the entry-level requirements for qualification applications; enterprises with legal person status may directly apply for Grade 2 General Contracting or Specialized Contracting qualifications. Enterprises that have already obtained General Contracting qualifications and meet the requirements for Specialized Contracting qualifications of the same grade may directly apply for the corresponding Specialized Contracting qualifications of the same grade covered by General Contracting within the authority of the Autonomous Region Housing and Urban-Rural Development Department. When enterprises apply for General Contracting qualifications for architectural engineering or municipal public works, they may adopt the notification and commitment system, implementing immediate processing upon submission.The qualification application criteria have been optimized: the age limit for registered construction engineers may be appropriately extended to 65 years old, provided that such engineers do not exceed one-third of the total number of registered construction engineers. The method for recognizing project performance in qualification applications has been optimized, with coordinated online and offline performance verification. Projects marked as "Grade A" in the basic information section of the National Construction Market Supervision Public Service Platform may be directly used for qualification upgrades without further verification; projects or technical indicators that cannot be queried on the platform will be subject to offline verification.Where completion filing materials cannot be provided temporarily due to reasons beyond the control of the construction enterprise, such performance may be recognized as valid upon verification by the relevant departments of the local people’s government where the project is located. For enterprises applying for general contracting qualifications in highway engineering or municipal public works, performance records for municipal roads (bridges) and highway engineering shall be mutually recognized. In cases where performance cannot be verified, supporting materials provided by the enterprise—such as value-added tax invoices—that demonstrate the authenticity of the performance and compliance with standard requirements may be recognized as valid performance.When central state-owned enterprises, state-owned enterprises, and large private construction enterprises establish subsidiaries in our league with an equity stake of no less than 50% and apply for qualifications, they may utilize the performance records of the enterprise’s registered construction engineers that were completed while they were employed by the parent company. Enterprises within the league that upgrade to Special Class General Contracting Qualifications for Construction will receive a one-time reward of 2 million yuan. (Responsible Units: League Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Finance Bureau; People’s Governments of all flags, counties, and cities)
3. Encourage enterprises to expand into external markets. Support construction enterprises within the league in participating in construction projects outside the league, and guide “going global” construction enterprises to form alliances for collaborative development. Actively build platforms for local enterprises to expand externally, enabling them to participate in construction projects outside the region through methods such as joint bidding and technical collaboration, and promote cooperation between local enterprises and enterprises outside the region.For construction enterprises with an annual output value of 100 million yuan or more from projects contracted outside the league, bonus points may be included in bidding documents. The people’s governments of each flag, county, and city shall, based on local conditions, provide rewards and subsidies to eligible construction enterprises. (Responsible units: League Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Finance Bureau, Development and Reform Commission, Regional Economic Cooperation Bureau; people’s governments of each flag, county, and city)
(2) Promoting the Establishment of Enterprises from Outside the League
4. Encourage and support the relocation of enterprises from other regions. Focus on key regions and strong enterprises to attract construction enterprises with special-class, first-class, and other high-level qualifications—those possessing strong investment and financing capabilities, robust technical expertise, good social credit, and well-known brands—to register and establish operations in our league. Enterprises that commit to remaining for at least five years will receive a one-time reward upon the expiration of the five-year period, based on local fiscal capacity and the enterprise’s contributions:For enterprises with Grade 1 qualifications, the people’s governments of each flag, county, and city shall reasonably determine the amount of one-time incentive funds based on local conditions and provide such incentives. For enterprises that establish subsidiaries with independent legal person status and make contributions to our league, the people’s governments of each flag, county, and city shall provide incentives to eligible construction enterprises based on local conditions, and offer policy support in areas such as land use, talent residency, office space, and housing security in accordance with laws and regulations.(Responsible Units: League Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Finance Bureau, Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Market Regulation Bureau, Natural Resources Bureau, and the people’s governments of all flags, counties, and cities)
(3) Promoting Internal and External Synergies Among Enterprises
5. Advance mixed-ownership reform in enterprises. Promote mixed-ownership reform among state-owned and private construction enterprises within the league to enhance the market competitiveness and risk resilience of small, medium, and micro-sized private construction enterprises. Based on state-owned enterprises at the league and flag levels, establish mixed-ownership enterprises in partnership with private construction enterprises within the league that possess good qualifications and reputation, strong financial strength, and high competitiveness. Focus on building large-scale construction enterprises within the league and encourage these mixed-ownership enterprises to actively participate in various project bids.For mixed-ownership construction enterprises within the league that have obtained general contracting qualifications, if the parent company commits to providing guarantees regarding project quality and safety and assumes joint and several liability, such enterprises shall be permitted to use the parent company’s project performance records, credit information, and awards as part of their bidder credentials for securing projects in our league for a period of three years from the date of establishment. (Responsible Units: League Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Development and Reform Commission, Finance Bureau; People’s Governments of all flags, counties, and cities)
6. Support mutual cooperation between enterprises within and outside the League. Support the formation of joint ventures between central state-owned enterprises and local construction enterprises, as well as between non-local construction enterprises and local small, medium, and micro-sized construction enterprises, to participate in project construction within our League. In principle, the workload of each member unit within a joint venture shall not be less than 40% of the total workload for the tendered section.Project owners of government-invested projects shall not impose conditions prohibiting consortium bidding. Consortia shall be eligible for relevant local preferential policies; consortia formed by construction enterprises within and outside the league shall be awarded additional points in accordance with regulations, and the performance achieved by the consortium shall be recognized as the performance of all participating parties for future purposes. (Responsible Units: League Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Development and Reform Commission, Finance Bureau; People’s Governments of all flags, counties, and cities)
(IV) Encouraging Excellence and Transformation
7. Enterprises are encouraged to strive for excellence. For state-invested housing and municipal engineering projects undertaken by local construction enterprises that are awarded national, autonomous region, or league-level quality engineering awards, a quality and innovation fee shall be calculated at rates of no less than 1.5%, 1.0%, and 0.5% of the winning bid price, respectively.For state-invested housing and municipal engineering projects that are certified as one-star, two-star, or three-star green buildings, enterprises shall be granted an additional 0.3%, 0.7%, and 1.0% of the total pre-tax project cost, respectively.For state-invested housing and municipal engineering projects with an investment of 100 million yuan or more, or a single-building floor area of 20,000 square meters or more, where the project involves complex technology, high requirements for management coordination, and the full adoption of BIM technology, the associated costs shall be included in the project’s investment estimate. (Responsible Units: League Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Finance Bureau; People’s Governments of all flags, counties, and cities)
8. Accelerate the advancement of prefabricated construction. Public buildings and industrial plants are encouraged to prioritize prefabricated steel structures. The use of prefabricated light steel and timber structures for temporary buildings and residential housing shall be actively promoted. Prefabricated building industrial bases (parks) shall be incorporated into the scope of industrial parks and shall enjoy relevant industrial park policies. Enterprises are encouraged to establish production bases for prefabricated building components, and land support may be provided in accordance with industrial land policies.(Responsible Units: League Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Industry and Information Technology Bureau, Natural Resources Bureau; People’s Governments of all flags, counties, and cities)
(5) Optimizing the Industrial Development Environment
9. Reduce the Burden on Construction Enterprises.Fully implement the use of bank guarantees, surety bonds, and performance bonds to replace cash deposits for various types of construction project security deposits. Establish a two-way guarantee system, whereby the project owner shall provide payment guarantees to the contractor. Improve the dynamic adjustment mechanism for labor costs and the risk-sharing mechanism for fluctuations in the prices of major construction materials. For price differentials of major materials agreed upon in the contract between the contractor and the project owner, the contractor shall bear no more than 5% (inclusive), while the project owner shall bear the portion exceeding 5%.Funding required for government-invested projects must be secured and made available in accordance with relevant national regulations; construction units shall not be required to advance funds for construction. Construction contracts shall not include provisions requiring construction enterprises to advance funds or undertake projects with their own capital. (Responsible Units: League Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Finance Bureau; People’s Governments of all flags, counties, and cities)
10. Improve the settlement of project payments. Implement the project owner’s responsibility for cost control, strictly manage contract performance, and fully implement interim settlement and payment during construction. The contracting parties shall conduct interim settlement and payment of project costs periodically or in stages according to project progress as stipulated in the contract; if no such stipulation exists, the processing period for interim settlement shall not exceed 28 days.Efforts to increase the proportion of progress payments are encouraged; for state-invested projects, the proportion of progress payments shall not be less than 80% of the value of completed work. Upon successful acceptance of a sub-project, final settlement shall be based on the actual volume of work completed; settlement shall not be delayed under the guise of design changes, engineering negotiations, or other similar reasons.State-invested housing construction and municipal infrastructure projects shall strictly implement the advance payment system, with the advance payment amounting to no less than 10% of the total contract value. The project owner shall pay progress payments in full in accordance with the contract. The project owner shall conduct a single audit for all types of final project settlements and shall not repeat the audit. (Responsible Units: League Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Finance Bureau; People’s Governments of all flags, counties, and cities)
11. Provide Financial Support. Increase financial support for prefabricated building, star-rated green building, and ultra-low energy consumption building projects, and encourage banks to prioritize credit allocation for these projects. Guide construction enterprises in our league to utilize national and autonomous region green finance policies to develop green building, smart manufacturing, and new construction projects.Encourage financial institutions to support eligible construction enterprises in our league in areas such as credit limits, collateralized financing, loan disbursement, and letter of credit services. Guide financial institutions to implement policies for rollover loans without principal repayment, and provide rollover support to small, medium, and micro enterprises with good credit standing that meet the criteria, in accordance with market-oriented and rule-of-law principles. Encourage financial institutions to explore methods such as low-interest loans or interest-subsidized loans to support the development of construction enterprises. (Responsible Units: League Financial Affairs Office, Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau; People’s Governments of all flags, counties, and cities)
12. Strengthen Talent Development. Support capable construction enterprises in establishing skilled workforce training bases and actively collaborating with local educational institutions to promote the integration of industry and education. Guide enterprises to establish mechanisms for regular wage increases, with wage distribution prioritized toward key technical positions and urgently needed talent. Encourage enterprises to independently cultivate more high-level industry experts and outstanding management talent, train their own technical workers, and expand the workforce in the construction industry.(Responsible Units: League Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau; People’s Governments of all flags, counties, and cities)
13. Enhance the Application of Service Platforms. Promote the use of the autonomous region’s centralized procurement platform for building materials and services. Integrate and connect the industrial chains of construction enterprises, material suppliers, and financial service providers to advance the development of green building materials. Vigorously support financial institutions and investment firms in collaborating with the platform to implement localized operations, thereby reducing costs, ensuring quality, increasing efficiency, and generating local tax revenue. (Responsible Units: League Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau, Big Data Center, Financial Affairs Office; People’s Governments of all flags, counties, and cities)
IV. Guarantee Mechanisms
(1) Strengthen Organizational Leadership
Establish a two-tiered (League and Banner/County) work liaison mechanism to coordinate and advance the high-quality development of the construction industry. Strengthen monitoring and supervision to promptly track and coordinate the implementation of all tasks. Incorporate the high-quality development of the construction industry into economic and social development plans and annual work objectives, and earnestly study and resolve major issues hindering high-quality development in the local construction sector.
(2) Implementing Work Responsibilities
All relevant departments shall, in accordance with their respective responsibilities, actively support and cooperate with one another to fully implement the policy measures outlined in this action plan regarding finance, banking, land use, and approvals. They shall spare no effort in attracting, retaining, supporting, and strengthening enterprises, fully advancing the high-quality development of the construction industry, and forming a powerful synergy to promote and support the high-quality development of the construction industry across the league.
(3) Sources and Distribution of Incentive Funds
The one-time incentive funds with specific amounts specified in this plan shall be borne by the league-level government; incentive funds determined by the people’s governments of each flag, county, and city shall be borne by the respective local governments. Where incentives overlap with relevant preferential policies at the national, autonomous region, or league levels, the higher amount shall apply, and no duplicate incentives shall be provided. Where other preferential policies conflict with this plan, this plan shall prevail.
(IV) Strict Enforcement of Discipline and Regulations
Any construction enterprise that experiences a major production safety accident or a major engineering quality issue in the current year; is investigated for bid-rigging or collusion during the bidding process; is investigated for illegal or criminal activities such as tax evasion or bribery; or is recorded with a poor credit rating for six months or longer due to wage arrears owed to agricultural and pastoral workers shall not be eligible for any preferential policies under this plan.
(5) Strengthening Publicity and Guidance
Local governments and relevant departments shall intensify efforts to publicize and interpret these policies to boost the confidence of market entities. They shall identify and promote exemplary construction enterprises, promptly summarize best practices, and replicate and disseminate them. They shall promptly address public concerns, foster a positive public opinion environment, and ensure the full implementation of policy measures.
(6) Policy Implementation Period
This plan shall take effect on the date of its issuance and remain valid until December 31, 2025.
