[2] When UDF came into power, they have shifted the project from Chathannoor to chavara and renamed as Indian Institute of Infrastructure and Construction.

Foundation stone was laid by the then Chief Minister of Kerala Mr. Oommen Chandy on 15 March 2013.

The dependence on Migrant labourers in Kerala is found mainly in the field of construction.

[6][7][8] The migrant labours in places like Kollam have started scoring top marks in literacy equivalent examination.

The main aim behind this institute is to train masons to upgrade their skills and get a certification from the Britain-based organisation City and Guilds.