Hong Kong 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 - Hong Kong
We make paying your membership fees easy by giving you the option to pay online, by direct debit (for UK bank account holders only), 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 online
You can pay online in pounds sterling using an internationally recognised debit or credit card via the members log in area. (Please note your bank may charge you for this service).
We accept Mastercard, Visa, Visa Debit, Visa Electron, Diners Club, JCB and Maestro. This includes prepaid debit & credit cards. We do not accept American Express.
Pay over the telephone
Call the Customer Services team on +44 (0) 1344 630 700 to pay in Hong Kong dollars by debit or credit card. (Please note your bank may charge you for this service).
We accept Mastercard, Visa, Visa Debit, Visa Electron, Diners Club, JCB and Maestro. This includes prepaid debit & credit cards. We do not accept American Express.
Pay by bank transfer (in HK$)
You can also pay your fees in HK$ to the following CIOB bank account:
Account name: The Chartered Institute of Building
Bank: HSBC Ltd
Account no: 600-626-634-001
Please email your remittance advice to [email protected] noting your membership number / full name as this is the only way that we can allocate the payment to your account.
Pay by cheque in HK$
Please make your cheque payable to The Chartered Institute of Building and send to:
Level 11F, The Wave
No. 4 Hing Yip Street
Kwun Tong
Kowloon
Hong Kong
Please also quote your membership number and full name on the back of the cheque.
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 | HKD 2,915 |
| Student - Basic | Free |
| Student - Enhanced | HKD 496 |
| Student - Enhanced Self Development | HKD 991 |
| Associate | HKD 2,508 |
| Incorporated | HKD 2,508 |
| Applicant | HKD 2,915 |
| Retired - Under 75 years | HKD 674 |
| Retired - Over 75 years | Free |
| Fellow | HKD 3,400 |
| Fellowship Assessment Fees | HKD 6,940 |
| Member - Academic¬ | HKD 1,458 |
| Applicant - Academic¬ | HKD 1,458 |
| Fellow - Academic¬ | HKD 1,700 |
Other Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee: | HKD 1,031 |
| Professional Review: | HKD 3,149 |
| NVQ7 Professional Review Fee: | HKD 2,624 |
| Individual Assessment Fee: | HKD 258 |
| Award Ceremony: | HKD 545 (Guests HKD 644) |
| Replacement Membership Card: | HKD 122 |
| Replacement Membership Certificate: | HKD 272 |
Professional Development Programme
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee: | HKD 3,149 |
| Final Assessment Fee: | HKD 1,487 |
Chartered Membership Programme (CMP)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee: | HKD 525 |
| Exam Fee: | HKD 3,674 |
Regulated Qualifications
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Level 3 and 4 Unit Registration: | HKD 231 |
| Regulated Qualification Registration Fee: | HKD 1,016 |
Chartered Environmentalist Fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Subscription: | HKD 704 |
| Registration Fee: | HKD 1,061 |
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 | HKD 1,016 |
| Building Conservation Certification - Certified Assessment Fee | HKD 2,558 |
| Building Conservation Certification - Proficient Assessment Fee | HKD 2,558 |
| Building Conservation Certification – Registered Assessment Fee | HKD 1,537 |
| Building Conservation Certification - Mandatory Workshop | HKD 496 |
Chartered Building Companies
| Company | Fee |
|---|---|
| Under £1 Million | HKD 3,817 |
| £1 - £5 Million | HKD 6,127 |
| £5 - £25 Million | HKD 12,243 |
| £25 - £50 Million | HKD 15,257 |
| Over £50 Million | HKD 22, 901 |
| Enrolment Fee - Under £5 Million | HKD 2,052 |
| Enrolment Fee - Over £5 Million | HKD 3,589 |
Chartered Building Consultancies
| Consultancy | Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 Professional Staff | HKD 1,428 |
| 2 to 3 Professional Staff | HKD 2,915 |
| 4 to 5 Professional Staff | HKD 4,967 |
| 6 to 8 Professional Staff | HKD 9,815 |
| 9 to 12 Professional Staff | HKD 12,412 |
| 13 to 25 Professional Staff | HKD 19,480 |
| 26+ Professional Staff | HKD 23,347 |
| Enrolment Fee 1 to 3 Professional Staff | HKD 2,052 |
| Enrolment Fee 4+ Professional Staff | HKD 3,589 |