CIOB
Surveying and design · Chartered construction management professional body
The Chartered Institute of Building is a professional body for construction management and related work. A person’s chartered status is different from a contractor company’s commercial membership or a project warranty.
Checked Official sources below.
What it covers and whether it is required
CIOB membership is voluntary professional recognition, not a statutory builder’s licence. A professional designation does not authorise regulated gas work or replace an approved building control process.
Joining requirements and costs
Membership routes depend on qualifications and experience. Chartered membership involves professional assessment, and CIOB expects members to keep their knowledge current through continuing professional development. Check the individual route and any separate company status being claimed.
Check the current fees with CIOB before applying. Ask whether the quotation includes application, assessment, renewal and any per-job charges. Use published fees or ask for a written quotation.
What it means for homeowners
Verify the named member’s status with CIOB and ask what role they will have on the project. A construction manager, surveyor and building contractor may have different responsibilities. Put those duties in the appointment rather than relying on initials after a name.
How to check a claim
Official status and enquiry route: CIOB.
Match the record to the named person or contracting business. Check the current scope, not just a logo on a van or an old certificate. If the public record does not show the detail you need, ask the body to confirm it before appointing the business.
Where the scheme applies
UK-based body with international membership. Confirm the person’s experience with the rules and building methods relevant to the project’s UK nation.
Common questions
Does a CIOB designation insure my building project?
No. Professional membership is not a project insurance policy. Ask separately about the appointment, liability insurance and any warranty being offered.
How do I check CIOB status?
Use the official service linked in this guide, or ask the organisation to confirm the exact status or document. Membership, a training award, a product certificate and a project guarantee are different things.
Official sources
Sources checked November 2026. Scheme rules can change; confirm current requirements before applying or signing a contract.