CABE Membership Booklet

Join CABE — Become Part of our Unifying Voice Guide to CABE Membership

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What is a Building Engineer?

Building Engineers are competent, professionally qualified, experienced individuals, who together, operate across the life-cycle of the built environment.

With a critical understanding of the interaction between buildings and people, they use rigorous professional judgement to make buildings perform better; more inclusive, safer for all and sustainable over time.

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Who is CABE? Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) is a professional body and a unifying voice within the construction sector.

Bringing together members, who work across the life-cycle of the built environment specialising across a wide range of disciplines. CABE shares knowledge, raises standards and develops professionals enabling a construction sector that works to create better, safer and more sustainable buildings that enhance people’s lives.

Whether you are a student studying a course in the built environment: or a working professional with many years’ experience in a Building Engineering role, CABE has a grade of membership that is right for you.

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Career Progression CABE membership grades are designed to recognise your qualifications, technical competence and experience working in the industry.

As you progress your career, CABE offers you support by producing career advice and guidance for students, professional networks for those starting out on their careers and support for your professional interview for Chartered membership.

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Membership of CABE benefits you throughout your career and provides the essential support and recognition of your professional development.

Why Join CABE? Membership of CABE is internationally recognised, signifying to employers, clients and the public that you are a competent professional who can be relied upon to strive for the highest possible standards.

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Member Benefits We provide members with: •

access to a strong, professional network – locally, nationally and internationally

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an opportunity to be recognised as a competent professional

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an encompassing range of professional development support

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access to multiple sources of industry and technical information

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a strong and influential voice across the sector

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a range of member benefits including Building Engineer journal.

By supporting our members, CABE improves collaboration and competency, ensuring that buildings meet our essential human needs, today and tomorrow.

CABE provides a range of business support through our various relationships with industry partners.

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Member Referral Scheme Do you know someone who wants to become a Building Engineer?

As a special thank you to CABE members, we are offering a £50 Amazon Voucher to any CABE member who nominates a colleague for Membership.

This offer applies to all levels of membership; except student (as student membership is free); and recognises members’ support of the Association as well as members’ commitment to raising standards and improving competency in the construction industry.

The Five Steps to Claim Claiming your £50 Amazon Voucher is easy: 1.

Read the Member Referral Scheme Terms and Conditions

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Complete the nominator and nominee sections of the application form

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Send your completed form to membership@cbuilde.com

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CABE will contact the nominee to request their CV for review

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On successful completion of their membership application, CABE will contact you to confirm your award.

There is no limit to the number of individuals you can nominate, but they will need to meet all the membership criteria for the grade they wish to apply for and will have to follow the usual application process.

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A Guide to Membership CABE offers seven grades of membership that reflect every stage of your career, from becoming a Student member to becoming a Fellow Chartered Building Engineer.

Membership affords you the use of a designation* and for higher levels of membership, the title of Chartered Building Engineer as a mark of seniority and professional standing where your knowledge and experience has been recognised.

Once you are a member, CABE encourages you to develop further and has academic and company partnerships throughout the UK and internationally.

By encouraging the transfer of knowledge and the sharing of best practice, CABE members can raise the standards in the industry.

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In order to determine which academic or vocational qualification is suitable for each grade of membership, CABE uses the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) as defined by OFQUAL in England.

We understand that other frameworks exist; and where such qualifications are held by an applicant, CABE will make a judgment on the equivalence of that qualification to the RQF to determine the most appropriate grade of membership for the applicant.

If you are unsure which grade of membership you should apply for contact membership@cbuilde.com *Except Student Members

Student Member Student membership of CABE is FREE for all students enrolled on a relevant Built Environment/Building Engineering course for the duration of your studies.

Student membership is a great way of showing your enthusiasm and commitment for a career in the Built Environment, plus you get a range of excellent benefits to assist you with your studies.

As a Student member you will join a network of professionals, as well as gain access to our technical journal Building Engineer which is a great source of information for your assignments.

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Technician Member Tech CABE

Technician membership (Tech CABE) is a developmental membership for those who have gained a Level 3 qualification in the Built Environment and are working in a relevant role. It is also for individuals who have at least two years’ working experience in a Building Engineering role.

Routes to Eligibility • Equivalent membership Equivalent membership with a recognised organisation, listed at cbuilde.com

Being a Tech CABE is a clear sign of professional commitment to working towards the highest level of competency at the start of your career.

• Academic Route

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• Experience Route

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Level 3 or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment and at least one year working in a relevant professional role.

At least two years’ experience in a relevant professional role.

Associate Member ACABE

Associate membership of CABE (ACABE) is the next developmental grade on the pathway to becoming a fully qualified Building Engineer and demonstrates a member’s level of expertise and professional competence.

Applicants for ACABE need to have gained a Level 4 qualification in the Built Environment and have at least two years’ working experience in a relevant role. It is also for individuals who have at least three years’ working experience in a Building Engineering role.

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Routes to Eligibility • Equivalent membership Equivalent membership with a recognised organisation, listed at cbuilde.com • Academic Route Level 4 or equivalent qualification in the Built Environment and at least two years’ experience in a relevant professional role.

• Experience Route At least three years’ experience in a relevant professional role.

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Graduate Member Grad CABE

Graduate membership (Grad CABE) is open to those who have achieved a bachelor’s degree Level 6 or equivalent qualification, and who are on the development pathway to becoming a fully qualified Building Engineer.

Graduate membership focuses on converting the theoretical knowledge gained as a student into practical experience.

Following 12 months post graduate experience, those who wish to upgrade from Graduate member to Chartered member can either keep and submit a 12 month CABE portfolio diary or prepare and submit a technical report, followed by a professional interview.

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Routes to Eligibility • Academic Route A relevant Level 6 qualification or above e.g. bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Chartered Member MCABE

Chartered Member (MCABE) recognises an individual’s professional competence and commitment to the industry. To achieve Chartered Member status, you must demonstrate that you meet the competencies mapped out in the Building Engineer Competency Framework.

MCABE shows a clear commitment to high ethical standards, cross sector collaboration and to continuous professional development.

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Routes to Eligibility • Equivalent membership Equivalent membership at a relevant level within a recognised organisation listed at cbuilde.com • A cademic Route A relevant Level 6 qualification, two years’ relevant experience with two years’ recorded CPD, completion of a CABE portfolio diary or technical report and a successful professional interview.

• Experience Route Five years’ relevant experience, two years’ recorded CPD, submission of a technical report and successful professional interview.

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Chartered Building Engineer MCABE Chartered Building Engineer

Member Chartered Building Engineer (MCABE Chartered Building Engineer) recognises an individual’s professional competence as a fully qualified Chartered Building Engineer.

Chartered Building Engineers have a clear commitment to high ethical standards, professionalism, and technical competence recognised by the award of the additional title of Chartered Building Engineer which is a regulated title under the Association’s Royal Charter.

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Routes to Eligibility Equivalent membership Equivalent membership at a senior level within a recognised organisation listed at cbuilde.com Academic Route A relevant Level 7 qualification, two years’ relevant experience with two years’ recorded CPD, completion of a technical report and a successful professional interview.

Experience Route Six years’ relevant experience, with at least two years in a senior position, two years’ recorded CPD, submission of a technical report and successful professional interview.

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Fellow Chartered Building Engineer FCABE Chartered Building Engineer

Fellow Chartered Building Engineer (FCABE) is the highest level of CABE membership and reflects the knowledge and expertise of the industry’s most experienced professionals and a commitment to furthering the profession of Building Engineering.

To gain Chartered Fellow status, applicants must be able to demonstrate, their senior professional expertise, or their level of seniority in the research and/or teaching of the arts and sciences within the Built Environment.

Equivalent membership Equivalent membership at Fellow level within a recognised organisation listed at cbuilde.com Experience Route A minimum of five years’ as a CABE Chartered Building Engineer and three years’ recorded CPD.

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In July 2018, CABE members voted in favour of the Chartered Association becoming a fully licensed member of the Engineering Council.

This means that CABE is able to act as an awarding body for the registration of its members as Chartered Engineer (CEng), Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and Engineering Technician (EngTech).

Registration with the Engineering Council requires you to demonstrate your competency based on the competencies in the United Kingdom Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC) which governs all engineering institutions.

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assessment and the requirements that must be met to register as a professional engineer. It is important that before you apply, you understand the current requirements for Engineering Council registration and are confident you meet them. Please ensure you have read the relevant section of the UK-SPEC.

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CABE is a Licensed Member Body of the Society for the Environment (SocEnv).

CABE members can apply for Society for the Environment registration. Registration sets you apart from professional colleagues; it proves your commitment to protecting the environment and the world around you. Members of CABE with Society for the Environment registration aim to develop others and increase both industry standards and environmental understanding throughout their work.

CABE members work throughout the construction industry in a variety of different specialisms including building control, surveying, architecture and planning. Whilst having different job roles, each member directly influences the landscapes, ecosystems and social environments around them whether this is on a local, national or international scale.

Having Society for the Environment registration demonstrates your commitment to protecting the climate. It clearly shows that you have considered all the environmental and sustainable options before and during the project in order to minimise damage now and in the future.

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Training and development Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is essential for all Building Engineers to develop as both individuals and professionals. It is an ongoing requirement for CABE Chartered members to undertake 35 hours’ CPD a year or 105 hours’ over three years.

Our comprehensive range of training and development programmes are available to all professionals and include: • Training seminars, courses and workshops • Free CPD Seminars held throughout our regional and chapter networks • A comprehensive Webinar Programme • Awards including the CABE Built Environment Awards • Networking opportunities.

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Conferences and Exhibitions CABE’s flagship Annual Conference & Exhibition is complimented by a suite of buildeng Regional Conferences held throughout our UK regions, Southern Ireland regions and our International Chapters. These events showcase the latest developments in the industry discussing legislative and technological changes to reinforce knowledge, helping professionals to continually develop.

• CABE Annual Conference & Exhibition • buildeng Regional Conferences • International Chapter Conferences.

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The CABE Built Environment Awards are a marker of industry standards, giving Building Engineers the recognition for excellence and ingenuity that they deserve.

Taking sustainability, ingenuity, and service to society, the Awards Panel assess submissions across a variety of criteria.

Celebrating excellence, the Built Environment Awards are presented to organisations or individuals with projects that have made a meaningful and impressive contribution to the field of Building Engineering.

The winners of CABE Built Environment Awards are announced during a prestigious Gala Dinner at the CABE Annual Conference and Exhibition each year.

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As a CABE Member, you would be able to submit your project for consideration by our expert-led awards panel chaired by Lord John Lytton.

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New Build

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Preservation & Conservation

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Sustainability

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Facilities Management or Refurbishment

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Building Safety & Wellbeing

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Digital Transformation

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To find out more about becoming a member of CABE, or to discover our training and development opportunities, visit cbuilde.com Or contact the membership team membership@cbuilde.com Chartered Association of Building Engineers Lutyens House Billing Brook Road Northampton, NN3 8NW T: +44 (0) 1604 404121 E: info@cbuilde.com

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