Presidential Regulation No. 3 of 2016 on the Acceleration of the Implementation of Strategic National Projects has been issued, to set out a number of simplified procedures relating to the implementation of any strategic construction projects considered important for the improvement of the people?s welfare.

The ultimate aim of the 2015 Regulation is to ensure national energy security and to reduce dependency on oil imports by introducing four types of working schemes for the development of new oil-refinery facilities

In essence, the Second Amendment aims to improve economic growth as a whole by involving state-owned enterprises in the construction of infrastructure throughout Indonesia.

The 2015 Regulation provides technical provisions for arranging and organizing Public-Private Partnership (?PPP?) for infrastructure projects, executed by government institutions or private entities as set out under Presidential Regulation No. No. 38 of 2015 on Public-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Procurement (?Presidential Regulation?).

Presidential Regulation No. 38 of 2015 on Public-Private Partnerships for Infrastructure Procurement (?2015 Regulation?) has been issued to accelerate the development of infrastructure programs and encourage private involvement in public projects.

The Fourth Amendment changes the procedures for the procurement of goods /services by government institutions, agencies, and ministries, covering: Criteria to directly appoint contractors; Payment methods for construction services procurements; Performance bonds; and Electronic procurement (E-Procurement).

The Amendment makes changes to the categories of sub-classifications and sub-qualifications for construction services to adjust to developments in the construction services sector. To realize its objective, the Amendment revises Articles 9, 14, and 22 of the Regulation.

The Minister of Public Works (?Minister?) has issued Regulation No. 10/PRT/M/2014 on Guidelines for Granting Permits for Foreign Construction Services Representatives (?Regulation?) to enhance protection of domestic construction services businesses.

The Construction Services Development Board (Lembaga Pengembangan Jasa Konstruksi ? ?LPJK?) has issued Regulation No. 6 of 2014 (?Amendment?) to amend LPJK Regulation No. 10 of 2013 on Construction Services Business Registration.

The Regulation aims to ensure an orderly implementation of certification and registration for companies which provide Integrated Construction Services, in accordance to their business abilities, classification, and qualification.