Joining the Institute
There are currently three types of membership:
Clicking on each of the titles above will download a .pdf file describing that level of membership, and the pre-requisites for both joining at that level, and maintaining membership.
For instance, a pre-requisite for continuing Registered Membership of the Institute is that the member shall carry Professional Indemnity Insurance, or be Indemnified for the Building Surveying work being undertaken by the member. In conjunction with forwarding the annual CPD statement and current work verification form, there is a requirement to provide a signed declaration confirming that the member has current Professional Indemnity Insurance, or that the member is Indemnified for claims made against him/her whilst undertaking Building Surveying Work.
Another pre-requisite of continuing Registered Membership of the Institute is that the member shall be actively involved in the work of a Building Surveyor.
Membership Entry Pathway
A Membership Entry Pathway flowchart can be downloaded here.
Download the Application Form here
Institute Regulations
Regulation 01 Registered Membership (also includes application form and entry pathway)
Regulation 02 Code of Ethics
Regulation 03 Disciplinary Procedures
Regulation 04 Annual Membership Programme
Regulation 05 Practice Standard
Regulation 07 Survey Inspection
Regulation 08 Student Membership (as above at top of page)
Regulation 09 Transitional Membership (as above at top of page)
Regulation 10 Remediation Panel
Regulation 10 Explanatory Guildelines (Remediation Panel)
Regulation 10 Remediation Application form
Regulation 11 Role of Building Surveyor
Regulation 12 Retired Membership
Preparation (for joining, and especially for the entrance exam)
Specific areas of expertise
Contact the General Secretary of the Institute for further details