1. The Australian Institute of Building

2. The Australian Institute of Building is the chartered representative body for construction industry professionals.

3. The AIB’s role is to provide:
Networking with both peers and industry professionals;
Site visits to major projects;
Mentoring; and
Industry contact with current building techniques and technologies

4. THE AIB
Founded in 1951
Granted Royal Charter in 1969
National Office in Canberra
Chapters throughout Australia
International recognition / cooperation NZIOB, SIBL, CIOB, CIB, American Constructors
Membership of 3500 senior practitioners

5. Benefits of the AIB:
RECOGNITION AS A PROFESSIONAL!
Links to employment opportunities
Invitation to all AIB events
The AIB bi weekly E-News
Discounted prices to AIB – CPD events
Quarterly AIB Construct Magazine
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

6. What the AIB means to the Members:
The sense of community;
The camaraderie of construction professionals;
Impossible challenges seen through to the end;
Limitless data base of construction knowledge;
Knowledge and skilling through the continued professional development programmes;
Leadership and guidance;
The opportunity to teach within the leading universities;
Support of an extensive network of construction professionals; and
A chance to give back to the industry.

7. AIB initiatives to support building professionals includes:
• Promoting and developing seminars, workshops, webinars and training courses;
• Publishing the quarterly Construct magazine;
• Publishing the bi weekly AIB E-Bulletin newsletter;
• Working as an effective advocate for the building professional at a national and state / territory level;
• Providing an authoritative source for media comment on issues relating to building professionals;
• Supporting the establishment and ongoing relevance of university building and construction degrees;
• Co-publishing Construction Economics and Building academic journal;
• Supporting industry-driven innovation; and
• Organising the AIB Professional Excellence in Building Awards and the AIB Young Achievers award programs to recognise individuals.

8. How to Join
Student membership is FREE!
Membership applications are done online
To join, head to, aib.org.au/membership/how-to-join/
Then start enjoying the benefits