The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is a UK-based international
professional association
A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) usually seeks to further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that profession, and t ...
which exists to promote and advance for the public benefit the science and practice of building and construction.
[ On official website] 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.
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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.][, ''CIC Full Members'', accessed 9 February 2012.]
History
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
Sir William Cubitt FRS (bapt. 9 October 1785 – 13 October 1861) was an eminent English civil engineer and millwright. Born in Norfolk, England, he was employed in many of the great engineering undertakings of his time. He invented a type o ...
, to suppress trade unions
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[, ''Royal Charter and Bye-Laws'', 10 October 2007, accessed 5 February 2012.]
By 1867, it had become The London Master Builders Society and had 76 members. In 1884, the society was incorporated under the Companies Act
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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".Second World War
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, 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
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on 25 September 1980, thereby achieving its current name: The Chartered Institute of Building.
The CIOB (along with the CIBSE
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, IstructE, RIBA, and RICS) was a founder member of the Building Industry Council, today the Construction Industry Council, in 1988.
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
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, China
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, Hong Kong
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, Malaysia
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, Singapore
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, South Africa
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, and The Middle East.[Chartered Institute of Building]
''Overseas'', 5 February 2012 The CIOB has also formed international agreements with several overseas organisations.[Chartered Institute of Building]
''International'', 5 February 2012
Membership
The CIOB has over 45,000 members worldwide. Members are drawn from a wide range of professional disciplines working within the built environment
The term built environment refers to human-made conditions and is often used in architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, public health, sociology, and anthropology, among others. These curated spaces provide the setting for human ...
, including clients, consultants, and contractors as well specialists in regulation, research, and education. There are two categories of members: Corporate and Non-Corporate.
Designations/ Post-nominal letters
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 (CML) accredit MCIOB and FCIOB qualifications enabling the formal issue of the CML Professional Consultants Certificate (PCC).
Education
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
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) in February 2022 was successfully been 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.
Campaign activities
The institute campaigns on current issues, including eradicating modern slavery from the industry, improving the quality of the built environment, ensuring the right skills, talent and behaviours are nurtured in construction, and that our environment is protected through more energy-efficient buildings and less-wasteful construction practices.
Contract Forms
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
Notable members of the CIOB include:
*Sir Ove Arup
*Sir Herbert Bartlett
Sir Herbert Henry Bartlett, 1st Baronet (30 April 1842 – 23 June 1921) was a civil engineer and contractor responsible for many landmark buildings in London.
Life
Bartlett was born at Hardington Mandeville. Aged 23, he joined Perry & Company ...
*Sir Winston Churchill
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (30 November 187424 January 1965) was a British statesman, soldier, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, from 1940 to 1945 during the Second World War, and again from ...
(honorary fellowship, 1961)
* Thomas Cubitt
*William Cubitt
Sir William Cubitt FRS (bapt. 9 October 1785 – 13 October 1861) was an eminent English civil engineer and millwright. Born in Norfolk, England, he was employed in many of the great engineering undertakings of his time. He invented a type o ...
*Sir Manuel Hornibrook
Sir Manuel Richard Hornibrook OBE (7 August 1893 – 30 May 1970) was an Australian builder and civil engineer. He founded the firm M R Hornibrook Pty Ltd that after merger with Baulderstone became one of the largest Australian civil engineerin ...
(honorary member)
*Sir Maurice Laing
Sir John Maurice Laing (1 February 1918 – 22 February 2008) was a senior executive of British construction company John Laing plc. He was the first president of the Confederation of British Industry in 1965–66.
Early life
Laing was born in ...
*Sir Frank Lampl
*Sir Michael Latham
Sir Michael Anthony Latham DL HonFREng Royal Academy of Engineering. (20 November 1942 – 2 November 2017) was a British Conservative Member of Parliament.
Political career
Latham was elected to the Churchill Ward on Westminster City Council ...
*Sir Edwin Lutyens
Sir Edwin Landseer Lutyens ( ; 29 March 1869 – 1 January 1944) was an English architect known for imaginatively adapting traditional architectural styles to the requirements of his era. He designed many English country houses, war memor ...
*Sir Samuel Morton Peto
*Sir Peter Trench
See also
* Royal Town Planning Institute
*Chartered Association of Building Engineers
Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is a professional body for building engineers in the United Kingdom and overseas.
History
Chartered Association of Building Engineers was founded as the Incorporated Association of Architects a ...
Notes and references
External links
CIOB websiteCIOB AcademyCIOB AppChartered Institution of Building Services Engineers, Royal Charter and By-laws 1976, as at 2010CIOB Royal Charter and Bye-laws, as at 2021
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Organizations established in 1834
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1834 establishments in the United Kingdom