The Chartered Institute of Building , is a worldwide professional body that represents construction and property professionals who work within the built environment. Chartered members may use the designation MCIOB FCIOB and can be assigned as Chartered Builders or Chartered Construction Managers once they have demonstrated the required professional competence. CIOB is a full member of the Construction Industry Council.
History
The CIOB was established in London on 6 March 1834 as the Builders Society by an eminent group of 15Master Builders that included Thomas Cubitt and William Cubitt, to suppress trade unions and to: By 1867, it had become The London Master Builders Society, and had 76 members. In 1884 the society was incorporated under the Companies Act as The Institute of Builders, the principal objective being "to promote excellence in the construction of buildings and just and honourable practice in the conduct of business". From 1886, the Institute had offices at 31-32 Bedford Street in London, along with the Central Association of Master Builders of London and the Builders' Accident Insurance Company. Following substantial development, particularly in the years following the Second World War, the Institute changed its name in 1965 to The Institute of Building and adopted in 1970 new objectives of a broader and more professional character and registered as an educational charity. The Institute of Building was granted a Royal Charter on 25 September 1980 thereby achieving its current name, the Chartered Institute of Building.
Global spread
The CIOB is headquartered in the UK with branches throughout the world. Approximately 20% of its members are located overseas with representation in over 100 countries worldwide with offices in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa and The Middle East. The CIOB has also formed international agreements with several overseas organisations.
Membership
The CIOB has over 45,000 members worldwide. Members are drawn from a wide range of professional disciplines working within the built environment, including clients, consultants and contractors as well specialists in regulation, research and education. There are two categories of member: Corporate and Non-Corporate. Members must undertake Continuing Professional Development throughout the life of their membership in accordance with the CIOB guidelines to maintain their professional status and to fulfill their professional obligations.
Designations
The following designatory letters may be used by members of the CIOB:
Members may use "MCIOB".
Fellows may use "FCIOB".
Members and Fellows of CIOB may describe themselves as a "Chartered Builder" or "Chartered Construction Manager". The Council of Mortgage Lenders accredit MCIOB and FCIOB qualifications enabling formal issue of the CML Professional Consultants Certificate.
Education
The CIOB develops educational standards in construction and has an accreditation process for universities and colleges seeking recognition of their courses.
Research
The CIOB produces and supports, research across key issues within the construction industry. This research can be both member and/or public driven. Research and surveys include titles such as:
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Contract Forms
A number of standard forms of contract have been developed for use by the construction industry, including:
