Benefits of joining

There are numerous benefits that you will have access to upon joining CIAT. Just some of them are listed below.

Career and professional development

Network in your designated Region/Centre with fellow members and built environment professionals
Opportunity to get involved with the Institute at both a Regional and national level
Chartered Environmentalist qualification for those with an environmental specialism
Conservationist Accreditation or Recognition for those with a conservation specialism
Architectural-EPC — Accreditation Scheme for Energy Assessors of newly constructed dwellings (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
Access to CSCS cards for all members
Attend Region/Centre and CIOB/RIBA CPD events on a variety of subjects and current issues
POP Record workshops designed to help progress your membership
Reduced training courses with Thomas Telford training
Assistance and guidance from the Architects’ Benevolent Society
Recession support
Reduced subscription to CIOB, through the Institute’s partnership
Reduced subscription to RIBA, through the Institute’s collaborative agreement

Identity and recognition

Designation
Recognition of your skills and competence in Architectural Technology
Lobbying and representation (locally, nationally and internationally)
Employability
Exclusive job opportunities through RIBA Appointments on the Institute’s website
Demonstration of quality assurance and achievement
Membership of a Chartered body
Chartered status
Parity with other professions as detailed in the Standard Occupational Classification 2010
Membership certificate and card
Membership of AEEBC through CIAT’s principal membership
Recognition of competence if joining Konstruktørforeningen (KF) and the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario (AATO)

Awards and scholarships

Technology

Architectural Technology magazine
Ealerts and enewsletter from the Institute
Website with a members-only area and discussion forum
Information sheets and technical guidance on a range of issues and subjects
Access to Technology Network
Free access to Consultant Health Check
Free access to Project Quality Plan
Products and services for self-employed Members
CIAT Insurance Services Professional Indemnity Insurance scheme/Legal Support
Free subscription to Building Products magazine
Free subscription to Architectural Technologist’s Book
20% annual subscription discount for Architects’ Journal
10% annual subscription discount for Detail magazine
Discounted subscription discount for Specification magazine
50% discount of first year annual subscription for Self-Build magazine (UK only)
Reduced subscription rate to Building Research and Information (BRI) journal
10% discount at RIBA bookshops
20% discount with Earthscan publishing
Discount rate for using RIBA Appointments recruitment

CIAT is a personal Institute with dedicated staff to assist you on all matters relating to Architectural Technology and your membership.

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