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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03 Sep 2026

SocEnv sets out Strategy to 2045

The Society for the Environment (SocEnv) has published its Strategy to 2045, setting out its long-term direction and priorities for the next two decades.

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CPD and events

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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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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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