Chartered Institute of Building

The Chartered Institute of Building
AbbreviationCIOB
Formation1834
TypeProfessional Body
Legal statusRegistered Charity
PurposePromotion for the public benefit the science and practice of building.
Headquarters3 Arlington Square, Downshire Way, Bracknell, Berkshire,  RG12 1WA, UK
Coordinates51°24′28″N 0°41′27″W / 51.40778°N 0.69083°W / 51.40778; -0.69083
Region served
Worldwide
Membership
c.45,000
Chief Executive
Caroline Gumble BSc (Open), CMS, MCIPD, FRSA
Main organ
Board of Trustees
Staff
c.140
Websitewww.ciob.org
RemarksBuilt environment
Formerly called
The Institute of Building

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is a global organization which exists to promote and advance for the public benefit the science and practice of building and construction.[1]: 5  Originating in 1834 as the Builders Society and incorporated in 1884 as The Institute of Builders, the institute was renamed the Institute of Building in 1965 and granted its royal charter of incorporation in September, 1980.[1]: 2 

CIOB's Academy establishes standards and conducts training courses in practices and disciplines of the construction industry, providing support, guidance and formal qualifications to individuals and companies. Designations of MCIOB (Member) and FCIOB (Fellow) are attainable by members who may also achieve qualification as "Chartered Builder" or "Chartered Construction Manager".

The institute has some 45,000 members of whom 80 per cent reside in the UK and the others are in branches established in over 100 countries.

CIOB is a full member of the Construction Industry Council.[2]

History

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The CIOB was established in London on 6 March 1834 as the Builders Society by an eminent group of 15 Master Builders that included Thomas Cubitt and William Cubitt, to suppress trade unions[3] and to: "uphold and promote reputable standards of building through friendly intercourse, the useful exchange of information and greater uniformity and respectability in business".[4]

By 1867, it had become The London Master Builders Society and had 76 members.[5] 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".[4] 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.[6]

Following substantial development, particularly in the years following the Second World War, The Institute of Builders changed its name in 1965 to The Institute of Building and, in 1970, adopted new objectives of a broader and more professional character. That year it also 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.

The CIOB (along with the CIBSE, IstructE, RIBA, and RICS) was a founder member of the Building Industry Council, today the Construction Industry Council, in 1988.[7]

Global spread

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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.[8] The CIOB has also formed international agreements with several overseas organisations.[9]

Membership

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The CIOB has over 47,000 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 members: Corporate and Non-Corporate.[4]

Members must undertake Continuing Professional Development throughout the life of their membership following the CIOB guidelines to maintain their professional status and to fulfill their professional obligations.

Designations/ Post-nominal letters

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The following designatory letters may be used by members of the CIOB:

  • Members may use "MCIOB".
  • Fellows may use "FCIOB".
  • Technical members may use "TechCIOB".

Members and Fellows of CIOB may describe themselves as a "Chartered Builder" or "Chartered Construction Manager". The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) accredit MCIOB and FCIOB qualifications enabling the formal issue of the CML Professional Consultants Certificate (PCC).

Education

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The CIOB develops educational standards in construction and has an accreditation process for universities and colleges seeking recognition of their (university/college) courses.

Apprenticeships assessment

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The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in February 2022 was successfully accepted on the Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) register of end-point assessment organisations (EPAOs). This means CIOB can deliver end-point assessments (EPA) for all apprentices registered onto the Level 6 Construction Site Management standard.[10]

Campaign activities

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The institute campaigns on current issues, including eradicating modern slavery from the industry,[11] improving the quality of the built environment,[12] ensuring the right skills, talent and behaviours are nurtured in construction,[13] and that our environment is protected through more energy-efficient buildings and less-wasteful construction practices.[14]

Contract Forms

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Several standard forms of contract have been developed for use by the construction industry, including:

  • CIOB Facilities Management Contract, 2008
  • Agreement for the appointment of planning supervisor - scope of service, 2004
  • Mini form of contract
  • Minor works contract
  • Complex Projects Contract

Notable members

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Notable members of the CIOB include:

See also

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Notes and references

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  1. ^ a b "Royal Charter and Bye-laws" (PDF). Retrieved 7 April 2022. On official website
  2. ^ "CIC Full Members". Archived from the original on 4 June 2008. Retrieved 28 July 2008., CIC Full Members, accessed 9 February 2012.
  3. ^ Dyos, Harold James (1982). Exploring the Urban Past: Essays in Urban History by H. J. Dyos. Cambridge University Press. p. 250. ISBN 9780521288484.
  4. ^ a b c "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2012. Retrieved 5 February 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link), Royal Charter and Bye-Laws, 10 October 2007, accessed 5 February 2012.
  5. ^ Royal Commission on Trades' Unions And Other. (2013). pp. 92-3. First Report of the Commissioners Appointed to Inquire into the Organization and Rules of Trades Unions and Other Associations, Together With Minutes of Evidence, Presented to Both Houses of Parliament By Command of Her Majesty, 1867. London: Forgotten Books. (Original work published 1867) - Archived online Archived 8 December 2015 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved: 29 November 2015.
  6. ^ 'Bedford Street and Chandos Place Area: Bedford Street', in Survey of London: Volume 36, Covent Garden, ed. F H W Sheppard (London, 1970), pp. 253-263 Retrieved 29 November 2015.
  7. ^ "Speaking with one voice". New Civil Engineer. 22 October 1998. Retrieved 18 January 2021.
  8. ^ Chartered Institute of Building, [1], Overseas, 5 February 2012
  9. ^ Chartered Institute of Building, [2], International, 5 February 2012
  10. ^ "EPAO| CIOB". www.ciob.org. Retrieved 14 February 2022.
  11. ^ "Modern slavery | CIOB". www.ciob.org. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  12. ^ "Improving quality | CIOB". www.ciob.org. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  13. ^ "Upskilling | CIOB". www.ciob.org. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
  14. ^ "Sustainability | CIOB". www.ciob.org. Retrieved 29 March 2022.
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