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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.

13 Aug 2026

New information sheet available for membership

Invisible directors and very real consequences explains how UK law looks beyond job titles to determine who is acting as a director in practice, including de facto and shadow directors, and the legal responsibilities that can follow.

12 Aug 2026

MHCLG Building Safety Newsletter available to read

Summer edition of the Building Safety Newsletter from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG).

12 Aug 2026

Open City education partners wanted

Open City is seeking built environment practices with a commitment to increasing equity in the built environment to support the delivery of their Education Pathway in London and Birmingham.

Free

29 August 2026

Manchester Pride Parade

Join CIAT and B.E Inclusive in the Manchester Pride Parade

Networking Manchester

9 September 2026

APS National Conference 2026

Bringing together leading voices from across the design, construction, safety, and regulatory landscape for an exploration of how our professional community is moving beyond compliance towards genuine safety leadership, culture change, and team-wide competence.

Conference Birmingham

Fully booked

10 September 2026

Discover Copenhagen: aspiration educational visit

Join us for an inspiring four-day educational visit to the vibrant city of Copenhagen – a world-renowned centre for innovation, sustainability, design and culture.

aspiration Copenhagen, Denmark