| Abbreviation | CIOB |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1834 |
| Type | Professional Body |
| Legal status | Registered Charity |
| Purpose | Promotion for the public benefit the science and practice of building. |
| Headquarters | 3 Arlington Square, Downshire Way, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 1WA, UK |
| Coordinates | 51°24′28″N 0°41′27″W / 51.40778°N 0.69083°W |
Region served | Worldwide |
Membership | c.45,000 |
Chief Executive | Caroline Gumble BSc (Open), CMS, MCIPD, FRSA |
Main organ | Board of Trustees |
Staff | c.140 |
| Website | www.ciob.org |
| Remarks | Built environment |
Formerly called | The Institute of Building |
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is a global organization which exists to promote and advance for the public benefit the science and practice of building and construction.[1]: 5 Originating in 1834 as the Builders Society and incorporated in 1884 as The Institute of Builders, the institute was renamed the Institute of Building in 1965 and granted its royal charter of incorporation in September, 1980.[1]: 2
CIOB's Academy establishes standards and conducts training courses in practices and disciplines of the construction industry, providing support, guidance and formal qualifications to individuals and companies. Designations of MCIOB (Member) and FCIOB (Fellow) are attainable by members who may also achieve qualification as "Chartered Builder" or "Chartered Construction Manager".
The institute has some 45,000 members of whom 80 per cent reside in the UK and the others are in branches established in over 100 countries.
CIOB is a full member of the Construction Industry Council.[2]