Membership

Reciprocal Agreements

Dual Membership – the CIOB honour membership from similar Institutes, automatically providing membership into the CIOB at the same level. Other CIOB agreements i.e. Cooperative and Recognition are detailed seperately at International Agreements.

Please find below the route to membership procedures for the following Dual Membership agreements:

Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)

Since 1997 the Chartered Institute of Building and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists have worked together to strengthen the links between Construction Management and Architectural Technology.

The CIAT and CIOB renewed their partnership at EcoBuild 2010 which is renewed every 5 years. James Wates, President, CIOB said, “The construction industry is made up of many professions working together to develop, renew and improve the built environment now and for future generations. ‘Integrated Teams’ may seem like an overused phrase, but collaborative working between the professions is absolutely essential for our industry to meet the demands and challenges of economic recovery, and the creation of a sustainable future. That is why the CIOB takes pride in its partnership with CIAT.”

The alliance has benefits for members of both Institutes which include joint development and networking events in the UK and abroad, as well as a 25% reduction on the standard rate of membership for those wishing dual membership.

Hong Kong Institute of Engineering (HKIE)

The process for accepting a Building Engineer (HKIE) as a member of the CIOB and vice versa is governed by the following rules:

• Membership of the respective Institution with good standing for more than 5 years
• A period of training and experience relevant to the organisation in which reciprocal recognition is being pursued
• If required by the Institution, attend a supplementary training session and assessment agreed by both parties
• Applies only to those members of the HKIE and the CIOB who have been admitted to the respective Institution via the normal admission routes and does not apply to members of another Institution who joined via their own dual membership agreement

The Dual Membership criteria is as follows:

•  The HKIE requires the following elements in the formation of a Building Engineer:
  • An engineering degree in a relevant engineering subject accredited/recognised by the Institution
  • A period of training and responsible experience for four to six years depending upon the routes to membership
  • Evidence of satisfactory continuing professional development
  • A professional assessment by not less than two members of the HKIE
• The CIOB requires the following elements in the formation of a Chartered Member:
  • An honours building degree or equivalent accredited/recognised by the institution
  • A period of training and experience at professional level not less than 3 years or completion of the Professional Development Programme PDP
  • Evidence of satisfactory continuing professional development
  • A Professional Review incorporating an interview by not less than two Chartered Members of the CIOB

The CIOB is committed to assist and give the necessary professional advice to all Hong Kong Institute of Engineer (HKIE) members applying for CIOB Dual Membership. For further information, please contact our Hong Kong Membership team on: +852 2543 6369 / ilo@ciob.org.hk or contact our Head Office Membership team on: +44 (0) 1344 630 706 / memenquiry@ciob.org.uk.

To view details of the Hong Kong Institute of Engineers (HKIE) reciprocal agreement click here.

KONSTRUKTORFERENINGEN

The process for accepting a Bygningskonstruktorer as a member of the CIOB is governed by the following rules:

The Bygningskonstruktor will submit an application to the CIOB with the following documentation:

• A certification from Konstruktorforeningen stating that the applicant is a current member
• The academic diploma of Bygningskonstruktorer BTH
• A detailed course programme indicating subjects and number of lessons
• Documentation for professional experience as a Bygningskonstruktor in Denmark

The CIOB undertakes to accept and register all qualified applicants as members of the Institute within a period of four months from the receipt of application and the accompanied documentation mentioned above.

The Dual Membership criteria are as follows:

• Those who have less than 2 years approved professional experience as a Bygningskonstruktør will be automatically accepted into the CIOB as Incorporate member (ICIOB). This will allow them to accede immediately to the work market in the UK
• Those with 3 or more years accredited professional experience will be accepted into the CIOB as an Incorporate member (ICIOB) initially, but can proceed to undertake the Professional Review leading to Charter Member (MCIOB)

Professional experience in Denmark will be approved by detailed certification of the Konstruktørforeningen and it will refer to the professional activity as a Bygningskonstruktør, of the applicant.

In all cases, individuals will be able to remain in membership of the Institute as long as they continue to pay their annual subscriptions and abide by the Institutes Rules and regulations of Professional Competence and Conduct.

The CIOB is committed to assist and give the necessary professional advice to all Konstruktorforeningen members applying for CIOB Dual Membership. For further information, please contact our Membership team on: +44 (0) 1344 630 706 / memenquiry@ciob.org.uk.

To view details of the Konstruktorforeningen reciprocal agreement click here.