Chartered Institute of Building

History

The CIOB was established in London on 6 March 1834 as the Builders Society by an eminent group of Master Builders that included Thomas Cubitt and William Cubitt.

"to uphold and promote reputable standards of building through friendly intercourse, the useful exchange of information and greater uniformity and respectability in business".

It later became The London Master Builders Society. In the same year of 1834 the RIBA was founded away from the traditional Master Builder.

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 fulfil their professional obligations.

Designations

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

Members and Fellows of CIOB may describe themselves as a "Chartered Builder" or "Chartered Construction Manager".

Faculties and groups

There are a number of groups and faculties within the CIOB for specialisms and disciplines operating within the construction industry. These include:

Novus

The CIOB has established a new branch for young professionals called Novus (Latin: "New"). Novus exists to provide a link from student to corporate member by providing peer support, mentoring and a forum for young members of the CIOB. Novus also liaises with educational bodies in the United Kingdom and Ireland to promote the activities of the CIOB and recruit new members. Novus is present within all parts of the UK and Ireland, its branches are as follows:

Education

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

Contract Forms

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

Notable members

Notable members of the CIOB include: