The CIAP and its four implementing boards provide various regulatory and developmental services for the construction industry. Generally, CIAP provides information on industry policies, industry performance and prospects, contractors’ profiles, blacklisted contractors, and contractors’ performance ratings.

One of its vital roles in the construction industry is the regulation of the domestic contracting sector through the issuance of licenses to contractors and the contractors' registration and classification by the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) for government projects.

Through the Philippine Overseas Construction Board (POCB), the CIAP also registers and issues project authorization to Philippine contractors and consultants for overseas operations. The POCB also provides market information, such as project opportunities and country profiles, to registered overseas contractors.

Through the Philippine Domestic Contractors Board (PDCB), CIAP assists various government-tendering agencies and other concerned entities in establishing the Contractors Performance Evaluation System (CPES) to ensure quality and safety in their construction projects. The PDCB likewise accredits CPES evaluators and provides information on CPES ratings and blacklisted firms. 

Lastly, the CIAP, through the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC), resolves construction contract disputes through arbitration and mediation/conciliation. It also subsidizes the costs for the resolution of small claims (P1 million and below) through the Arbitration Development Fund and accredits construction arbitrators.