Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

The leading professional membership and qualifying body for Architectural Technology

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Chartered Architectural Technologist, MCIAT Principal Designer (HRBs and/or non-HRBs) Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv) CIAT-Accredited Conservationist

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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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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.

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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.

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CPD and events

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14 August 2026

Cork City Walking Tour & Lunch

Discover Cork through its architecture on a bespoke 90-minute guided walking tour

Networking The Dean Bar Outdoor Coffee Area, Horgan’s Quay, Northern Quarter, Railway Street, Cork, T23 RX9K
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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
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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
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