Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

The leading professional membership and qualifying body for Architectural Technology

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What is CIAT?

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is the leading professional membership and qualifying body for Architectural Technology. It is a not-for-profit organisation that exists to lead, represent, and promote Architectural Technology and set the discipline’s education, practice, and professional standards.

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06 Oct 2026

UKGBC Technical Advisory Group – applications open

The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) is inviting applications from industry professionals to join a new Technical Advisory Group, which will review selected UKGBC guidance and technical reports ahead of its 20th anniversary.

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14 – 15 October 2026

Smart Buildings Show

Smart Buildings Show, the UK’s only dedicated commercial smart buildings conference and exhibitions.

Exhibition London
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16 October 2026

Belfast Architectural Walking Tour

Join the Northern Ireland Region on an architectural walking tour of Belfast, delivered by writer, broadcaster & local historian Robert J.E. Simpson

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