Chartered Association of Building Engineers

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is a professional body for building engineers in the United Kingdom and overseas.

History

Chartered Association of Building Engineers was founded as the Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors (IAAS) in 1925 in London. The Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors became the Association of Building Engineers in 1993 and then the Chartered Association of Building Engineers in 2014, its current name, when it received Royal Charter.^[1]

The IAAS was among the bodies which opposed a draft bill which was presented to Parliament in 1927 by the Royal Institute of British Architects' (RIBA) Registration Committee in the course of events which resulted in the passing of the Architects (Registration) Act 1931.

Under the 1931 Act, the Architects' Registration Council of the United Kingdom (ARCUK) was established with the duty of setting up, maintaining and publishing the Register of Architects. The IAAS was among the bodies named, together with the RIBA, in the First Schedule of the Act as being entitled to appoint one member in respect of every five hundred of their own members.

The Register of Architects is now maintained and published under the Architects Act 1997, which reconstituted ARCUK. In consequence, the IAAS was no longer an appointing body, nor any of the other bodies named in the 1931 Act, which has been repealed.

In 2020, Chartered Association of Building Engineers opened a second office in Hong Kong, chaired by Kyran Sze.

CABE is registered with the Engineering Council and its members may apply for registration as CEng, IEng, and EngTech. CABE also holds a license to award registration with Society of the Environment; CABE members may apply for registration as CEnv, REnvP, or REnvTech.

Structure

CABE is a membership organisation and is governed by a board of directors that sets the objectives of the organisation – the executive team deliver these objectives. Entry to membership of CABE is via several routes and members must undertake continuing professional development throughout the lifetime of their membership of the association in order to maintain their professional standards.^[2]

CABE has several designations for members, these are:^[2]

• Chartered Fellow (FCABE): This is the highest level of CABE membership. It acknowledges the significant knowledge, expertise, of professionals at the pinnacle of the building engineering industry. Attaining the status of Chartered Fellow signifies a dedication to advancing the profession and a commitment to the highest standards of ethical practice and professional excellence.

• Chartered Building Engineers (C.Build E MCABE): Professionals with this designation demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high ethical standards, professionalism, and technical competence. The title of Chartered Building Engineer, often abbreviated as "C.Build E MCABE," is recognized under the Association's Royal Charter and underscores the bearer's commitment to excellence in the field of building engineering.
• Chartered Members (MCABE): Holding the MCABE post-nominal indicates a clear dedication to upholding high ethical standards, fostering cross-sector collaboration, and engaging in continuous professional development. Chartered Members are recognized for their professional integrity and commitment to the advancement of building engineering.
• Graduate Members (Grad CABE): Designed for individuals transitioning from academic study to professional practice, Graduate Membership focuses on applying theoretical knowledge to practical experience. This membership level supports early-career professionals in building their competence in the built environment sector.
• Associate Members (ACABE): Associate Membership signifies a foundational level of professional competence and expertise in building engineering. It is considered a preparatory step towards achieving full chartered status, indicating the member's ongoing development and dedication to the profession.
• Technician Members (Tech CABE): The Technician Member status is indicative of a professional commitment to achieving the highest level of competency at the beginning of a career in building engineering. It reflects an early stage of professional development and a dedication to excellence in the field.
• Student Membership: Available to both part-time and full-time students pursuing studies relevant to the built environment, Student Membership is offered at no cost. It demonstrates a student's enthusiasm and commitment to embarking on a career within the building engineering industry.

Regions

CABE has regions in the United Kingdom and Ireland each with elected Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Committee, these are:^[3]

• Eastern
• East Midlands
• Northern
• Northern Ireland
• North West
• Republic of Ireland
• Scotland
• Southern
• South West
• Wales
• West Midlands
• Yorkshire & Humber

In addition, CABE operates in the following countries:

• Australia
• Malaysia
• Hong Kong
• Singapore
• Middle East
• Macau
• USA
• China

Arms

See also

• Architectural engineering
• Architects' Registration Council of the United Kingdom
• Architects Registration Board
• Architectural technologist
• Building engineer
• Faculty of Architects and Surveyors
• Society of Architects (1884-1925)
• Society of Professional Engineers UK
• Reform of Architects Registration

References

1. "About the ABE". Association of Building Engineers. Archived from the original on 19 September 2010. Retrieved 13 September 2010.
2. "Membership". Association of Building Engineers. Retrieved 14 January 2012.
3. "Regions". Association of Building Engineers.
4. "Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors". Heraldry of the World. Retrieved 17 February 2021.