UK Membership Fees
Concessionary rates are only available to MCIOB and FCIOB members.
Subscription fee freeze
CIOB has been working closely with members throughout the Coronavirus pandemic to ensure support available to all members during this difficult time.
Our board of trustees have confirmed that all memberships prices will be frozen at 2020/21 levels – there is no increase in subscription for members renewing for 2022.
If you are experiencing particular hardship due to COVID-19, find out more about the personal support we can offer members.
UK Payment Options
We make paying your membership fees easy by giving you the option to pay online, by direct debit, over the telephone, or by sending us a cheque. 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 portal (please note your bank may charge you for this service). You will be able to download your receipt; 'Payment receipts are issued automatically via email - please allow up to 48 hours for delivery.
We accept Mastercard, Visa, Visa Debit, Visa Electron, Diners Club, JCB and Maestro. This includes prepaid debit and credit cards. We do not accept American Express payments.
Pay by Direct Debit
The Direct Debit form is available within the members portal. Complete all fields, including your membership number and return to us before 1 December of this year, to enable us to set up the Direct Debit before January next year.
Pay over the telephone
Call the Customer Services team on 01344 630 700 to pay in pounds sterling by debit or credit card (please note our telephone lines get very busy during January and February).
We accept Mastercard, Visa, Visa Debit, Visa Electron, Diners Club, JCB and Maestro. This includes prepaid debit and credit cards. We do not accept American Express payments.
Pay by cheque
Please make your cheque payable to The Chartered Institute of Building and post to:
Subscriptions Department,
Chartered Institute of Building,
1 Arlington Square,
Downshire Way,
Bracknell
RG12 1WA
Please quote your membership number on the back, so that we can allocate the payment to your account.
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 reduce rate for Associate, Incorporate and Chartered members who are retiring. For more information about concessionary rates login to our members portal (top right) and click on 'membership'.
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 receive 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 the 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 our entry point into membership for those who are either studying full-time or part-time. Student membership gives you access to a wealth of resources to support you in your transition to a worthwhile career in construction.
Subscription Rates
| 2022 Subscription* | |
|---|---|
| Member | £294 |
| Student - Basic | Free |
| Student - Enhanced | £100 |
| Associate | £253 |
| Incorporated | £253 |
| Applicant | £294 |
| Retired - Under 75 years | £68 |
| Retired - Over 75 years | Free |
| Fellow | £343 |
| Member - Academic¬ | £147 |
| Applicant - Academic¬ | £147 |
| Fellow - Academic¬ | £172 |
| Fellowship Assessment Fee | £700 |
Other Fees
| Admission Fee: | £104 |
| Professional Review: | £318 |
| NVQ7 Professional Review Fee: | £265 |
| Individual Assessment Fee: | £26 |
| Award Ceremony: | £55 (Guests £65) |
| Replacement Membership Card: | £12 |
| Replacement Membership Certificate: | £27 |
Professional Development Programme
|
Registration Fee: |
£318 |
|
Final Assessment Fee: |
£150 |
Chartered Membership Programme (CMP)
|
Registration Fee: |
£53 |
|
Exam Fee: |
£368 |
Regulated Qualifications
| Level 3 and 4 Unit Registration: | £23 |
| Regulated Qualifications Registration Fee: | £103 |
Chartered Environmentalist Fees
| Subscription: | £71 |
| Registration Fee: | £107 |
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
| Annual Subscription | £103 |
| Building Conservation Certification - Certified Assessment Fee | £258 |
| Building Conservation Certification - Proficient Assessment Fee | £258 |
| Building Conservation Certification - Registered Assessment Fee | £155 |
| Building Conservation Certification - Mandatory Workshop | £50 |
Chartered Building Companies
| UK | |
|---|---|
| Under £1 Million | £385 |
| £1 - £5 Million | £618 |
| £5 - £25 Million | £1,235 |
| £25 - £50 Million | £1,539 |
| Over £50 Million | £2,310 |
| Enrolment Fee - Under £5 Million | £207 |
| Enrolment Fee - Over £5 Million | £362 |
All fees are exclusive of VAT
Chartered Building Consultancies
| UK | |
|---|---|
| 1 Professional Staff | £144 |
| 2 to 3 Professional Staff | £294 |
| 4 to 5 Professional Staff | £501 |
| 6 to 8 Professional Staff | £990 |
| 9 to 12 Professional Staff | £1,252 |
| 13 to 25 Professional Staff | £1,965 |
| 26+ Professional Staff | £2,355 |
| Enrolment Fee 1 to 3 Professional Staff | £207 |
| Enrolment Fee 4+ Professional Staff | £362 |
All fees are exclusive of VAT