The inputs by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) were based on its mandate and function. Public and private sector clients, natural scientists and engineers in the built environment, developers other stakeholders in the building, civil, commercial and industrial property sector, researchers, students and academics in the soil and Geosciences field, were presumed to be directly involved with the work of the Council for Geosciences. Although the work of the Council for Geosciences was critical for the building and construction industries, it was not possible for the CIDB to have a direct involvement in the work of the Council.