Alliances

Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)

In Sydney on the 10th August 2009 the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM) and The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish linkage and co-operation and thus maximize the utilization of their resources through mutual cooperation and sharing of expertise and efforts in education, training and promotion, to raise the profile and recognition of professional management in construction and projects for the benefit of the industry, its clients and society at large. The MOU was signed by Professor Li Shirong, President Chartered Institute of Building and Dr Bill Young, National President of the Australian Institute of Project Management.

Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC)

CIOB Australasia is pleased to announce that they have been accepted on to the Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council. ASBEC is the peak body of key organisations committed to a sustainable built environment in Australia. Council members consist of industry and professional associations, non-government organisations and government observers who are involved in the planning, design, delivery and operation of our built environment, and are concerned with the social and environmental impacts of this sector.

ASBEC provides a forum for diverse groups involved in the built environment to gather, find common ground and intelligently discuss contentious issues.

The CIOB recognises the importance of sustainability. This has grown out of a wider perception that rising populations and economic development are damaging to the earth's resources. The Institute acknowledges that the construction, maintenance and use of buildings impacts substantially on the environment and currently contributes negatively to the world's climate, atmosphere and ecosystem. We also accept that buildings are the largest producers of harmful gases such as CO2 and this 'eco-footprint' will only increase as the world's population continues to rise. The CIOB therefore believes that the construction industry, from design to demolition, has a vital role to play as a solution provider through sustainable development and procurement.

Becoming a member of ASBEC is an important step in our commitment to best practice in the built environment.

from left: Juliana Stackpool (RICS), Dr Brendan Nelson, Kaye Herald (RICS) and Chris Chainey (CIOB)

Click on the ASBEC link on the right hand side for further information regarding ASBEC.

Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia (IAMA)

In Sydney on the 10th August 2009 The Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia (IAMA) and The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish linkage and co-operation to maximize the utilization of their resources through mutual cooperation and sharing of expertise and efforts in education, training and promotion, to advance the practice of construction and construction law for the benefit of their members and the industry. This Memorandum of Understanding is limited to the States and Territories of Australia, to develop opportunities resulting from joint activities, reciprocal arrangements for seminars, conferences and events. The MOU was signed by Professor Li Shirong, President Chartered Institute of Building and Hon. Michael Kirby, President Institute of Arbitrators and Mediators Australia.

Australian Project Management Institute (PMI)

In Canberra at the PMOz Conference on the 12th August 2009 the Sydney, Canberra and Melbourne Chapters of the Australian Project Management Institute (PMI) and The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish linkage and co-operation to establish linkages and co-operation with each other to maximise the utilisation of their resources, through mutual cooperation and sharing of expertise, and efforts in education, training and promotion, to advance the practice of project management, construction and construction law for the benefit of their members and the industry. This Memorandum of Understanding will assist in developing opportunities resulting from joint activities, reciprocal arrangements for seminars, conferences and events. The MOU was signed by Professor Li Shirong, President Chartered Institute of Building and Steve Meintjes, Chairman PMI Australian Property Chapters, Ian Wolfe, President Sydney Chapter, Ms Rina Brettell, President Melbourne Chapter and Kenneth Farnes, President Canberra Chapter.

Society of Construction Law Australia (SCL)

In Sydney on the 10th August 2009 The Society of Construction Law Australia (SCL) and The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish linkage and co-operation to maximize the utilization of their resources through mutual cooperation and sharing of expertise and efforts in education, training and promotion, to advance the practice of construction and construction law for the benefit of their members and the industry. This Memorandum of Understanding is limited to the States and Territories of Australia, to develop opportunities resulting from joint activities, reciprocal arrangements for seminars, conferences and events. The MOU was signed by Professor Li Shirong, President Chartered Institute of Building and Ian Bailey, Chair Society of Construction Law Australia.