China Membership Fees
Concessionary rates are only available to MCIOB and FCIOB members.
Subscription fee freeze
CIOB has also confirmed there will be no increase in fees for individual chartered members (those holding MCIOB or FCIOB post-nominals) or company members for 2022. This is the second year in a row that subscription fees for those categories of membership have been frozen.
CIOB has been working closely with members throughout the Coronavirus pandemic to ensure support available to all members during this difficult time.
If you are experiencing difficulties due to COVID-19, support for subscriptions is available to members through our COVID Support Fund and further support is also available through CIOB Assist.
Payment Options - China
We make paying your membership fees easy by giving you the option to pay by bank transfer, over the telephone, or by sending us a cheque. Payment receipts are issued automatically via email - please allow up to 48 hours for delivery. See below to find out more about these payment options.
Pay by bank transfer
You can pay by bank transfer in Chinese Renminbi.
Please contact your local Customer Service team; Chongqing on 0086 23 6370 6360, Shanghai on 0086 21 6133 1849 or Beijing on 0086 10 6528 1070 for more details.
Pay over the telephone
Call your local Customer Services team; Chongqing on 0086 23 6370 6360, Shanghai on 0086 21 6133 1849 or Beijing on 0086 10 6528 1070 to pay in Chinese Renminbi by debit or credit card.
Pay by cheque
To pay by cheque, please call your local Customer Service team; Chongqing on 0086 23 6370 6360, Shanghai on 0086 21 6133 1849 or Beijing on 0086 10 6528 1070 for more information.
Pro-rata subscriptions
Our subscription year runs from 1 January to 31 December. Members joining from the 1 February each year will be eligible for a pro-rata subscription.
Pro-rata subscriptions are calculated on a monthly basis across the year based on the full year subscription.
Thinking of retiring in 2022?
We offer a reduced rate for Associate, Incorporate and Chartered members who have retired. For more information about concessionary rates login to our members portal (top right) and click on 'membership'. Please note you can only apply for this once you are retired.
Grade descriptions
Chartered Member
Chartered Membership is our most popular membership grade and it brings with it many benefits, including the right to use MCIOB as a post-nominal designation. Chartered Members also recieve access to over 500 events every year, free CPD resources from the Academy, and access to our Library Information Service.
Fellow
The Fellowship Grade is the highest award offered by CIOB. Fellows are amongst the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the industry and the highly sought after post-nominal designation, FCIOB, is proof of this. Fellowship also brings benefits such as career progression, promotion, higher salaries and a wider range of job opportunities.
Student
Student membership is an entry point to membership for those studying with the CIOB or in education. This grade does not provide any entitlement to post-nominals or designations; however, by progressing through the most appropriate pathway to membership, you can gain your Chartered Membership and enjoy all the benefits that come with being MCIOB.
Applicant
The non-chartered grade of Applicant is for those who do not hold an existing ACIOB/ICIOB membership and wish to become Chartered. You must meet the eligibility requirements and be admitted to this grade to undertake your next steps to becoming Chartered. The Applicant grade does not provide any entitlement to post-nominals or designations; however, by progressing through the most appropriate pathway to membership, you can gain your Chartered Membership and enjoy all the benefits that come with being MCIOB.
Subscription Rates
When you move grades (for example, on achieving MCIOB), you will be required to pay the difference between membership subscription fees; this is called a "subscription adjustment".
| Grade | 2022 Subscription* |
|---|---|
| Member | ¥2,305 |
| Student - Basic | Free |
| Student - Enhanced | ¥392 |
| Student - Enhanced Self Development | ¥784 |
| Associate | ¥1,984 |
| Incorporated | ¥1,984 |
| Applicant | ¥2,305 |
| Retired - Under 75 years | ¥533 |
| Retired - Over 75 years | Free |
| Fellow | ¥2,690 |
| Fellowship Assessment Fees | ¥6,099 |
| Member - Academic¬ | ¥1,153 |
| Applicant - Academic¬ | ¥1,153 |
| Fellow - Academic¬ | ¥1,345 |
Other Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee: | ¥816 |
| Professional Review: | ¥2,768 |
| NVQ7 Professional Review Fee: | ¥2,306 |
| Individual Assessment Fee: | ¥227 |
| Award Ceremony: | ¥479 (Guests ¥566) |
| Replacement Membership Card: |
¥107 |
| Replacement Membership Certificate: |
¥239 |
Professional Development Programme
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee: | ¥2,768 |
| Final Assessment Fee: | ¥1,307 |
Chartered Membership Programme (CMP)
Regulated Qualifications
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Level 3 and 4 Unit Registration: | ¥203 |
| Regulated Qualifications Registration Fee: | ¥893 |
Chartered Environmentalist Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Subscription: | ¥619 |
| Registration Fee: | ¥932 |
Other Fee Information
*If you hold dual membership of both CIOB and CIAT you may be eligible for reduced rates
¬ Academic rates are available to education professionals whose income is derived from the teaching of building or construction related courses in the education sector.
Building Conservation
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Building Conservation Annual Subscription | ¥893 |
| Building Conservation Certification - Certified Assessment Fee | ¥2,248 |
| Building Conservation Certification - Proficient Assessment Fee | ¥2,248 |
| Building Conservation Certification - Registered Assessment Fee | ¥1,350 |
| Building Conservation Certification - Mandatory Workshop | ¥436 |
Chartered Building Companies
| Company | Fee |
|---|---|
| Under £1 Million | ¥3,019 |
| £1 - £5 Million | ¥4,846 |
| £5 - £25 Million | ¥9,684 |
| £25 - £50 Million | ¥12,068 |
| Over £50 Million | ¥18,114 |
| Admission Fee - Under £5 Million | ¥1,623 |
| Admission Fee - Over £5 Million | ¥2,839 |
Chartered Building Consultancies
| Consultancy | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 Professional Staff | ¥1,129 |
| 2 to 3 Professional Staff | ¥2,305 |
| 4 to 5 Professional Staff | ¥3.929 |
| 6 to 8 Professional Staff | ¥7,763 |
| 9 to 12 Professional Staff | ¥9,817 |
| 13 to 35 Professional Staff | ¥15,408 |
| 26+ Professional Staff | ¥18,466 |
| Admission Fee - 1 to 3 Professional Staff | ¥1,623 |
| Admission Fee - 4+ Professional Staff | ¥2,839 |