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Benefits of membership

Being a member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists is the ultimate recognition, no matter where you are in your career, for a professional within the discipline of Architectural Technology.

Career and professional development including


  • 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
  • Access to Home Inspectors Diploma Credit Tariff
  • Attend Region/Centre 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

Identity and recognition including

  • 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
  • Membership certificate
  • Membership card

Awards and scholarships including

  • Open Award for Technical Excellence in Architectural Technology
  • The Alan King Award
  • Student Award for Technical Excellence in Architectural Technology
  • Award for highest graduating student on each CIAT Accredited Architectural Technology degree programme
  • Post graduate scholarship scheme
  • Financial support from the John Newey Foundation
  • Reduced membership upgrade fees upon graduation

Technology including

  • 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 for all members
  • 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
  • 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
  • Discount rate for using RIBA appointments recruitment
  • Reduced subscription to CIOB, through the Institute’s partnership
  • Reduced subscription to RIBA, through the Institute’s collaborative agreement

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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  9. Introduce a member
  10. Recommended descriptors
  11. Becoming an Accredited Conservationist
  12. Becoming a Chartered Environmentalist
  13. Becoming an On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor
  14. CSCS Cards

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