CIOB Building Surveying Section (Ireland)

To apply, you must:

Hold full Chartered Membership of CIOB (MCIOB or FCIOB) and have at least 2 years’ practical experience performing duties commensurate with those of a building surveyor equivalent to a Building Surveyor.

You must also demonstrate experience across at least 3 core areas, such as:

• Construction technology / building pathology
• Building surveys / condition reporting
• Planning or building regulations

And 1 additional area, such as:

• Design/specifications
• Building services
• Health & Safety Regulations
• Contract administration/costing
• Project management
• Other specialisation, e.g. sustainability, energy rating, fire safety, asset management conservation

Step 1 – Contact Us

Download and complete the application form using the guidance notes available below. 

Step 2 – Portfolio Submission

Submit a competency-based portfolio including:

• Completed portfolio document (Sections A001–A007)
• Supporting evidence (e.g. condition survey report)
• CV (focused on building surveying experience)
• Complaints procedure
• Terms of engagement
• Professional Indemnity (PI) insurance

Step 3 – Assessment

• Your application is reviewed by a CIOB-appointed assessor
• You may be asked for clarification (not always iterative)

Step 4 – Outcome

• Pass: Receive official confirmation letter from CIOB
• Fail: Feedback provided; appeal possible within 28 days (process-based only)

Step 5 – Register with the Registration Body

Apply via the official Registration Body website by submitting:

• CIOB membership certificate
• CIOB approval letter
• Employment and project history