We Have a Long and Successful History
The earliest record of an organisation representing construction site supervisors and now part of the Institute of Construction Management is that of the London Provident Association of Builders Foremen and Clerks of Works, founded in 1842.
Their prime objectives were to improve the knowledge and status of their members and to provide pensions and other financial aid for those with poor health etc. (This being before the days of national financial assistance).
Although some records were lost during enemy action in World War 2, it is known that the National Federation of Builders Foremen and Clerks of Works was formed in 1920, from a group of local Associations including those from Birmingham, Bristol, Sheffield, London and the London Provident.
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Benefits of Membership ─ [2022 Subscription]
Individuals
We operate an open door policy that offers a place for everyone in the profession to one of 5 main grades of membership, namely:-
- Student – is a person studying for management position within the construction industry
- Associate – is a member who is in middle management with daily responsibilities for the delivery of construction related services with at least an NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Member – is a member who is likely to be in senior management position with major responsibilities for delivery of major projects and has achieved at least NVQ level 4 or equivalent
- Fellow – is a member who has been awarded the highest accolade the Institute can bestow for significant services to the Institute and/or the construction industry, as agreed by the Committee of Fellows within the Institute
Progression through the grades is dependent upon meeting the requirements of the next grade and satisfying the Executive Council of the Institute.
For those reaching retirement age, a concessionary Retirement grade is available with Life membership automatically awarded to members over 80 years of age, with free membership thereafter.
The Institute was previously organised into 6 UK regions in pre-pandemic times [see list below] but, until the industry has readjusted to new ways of working and the immense cultural changes necessary across the UK , the Institute will operate as a consolidated sharing single national membership body bringing ALL UK regions together for at least 2022 and possible 2023 to allow for the UK central government to enact the new Building Safety Bill and its associated statutory regulation and administration of the statutory dutyholders roles and responsibilities ...
- Northern & Scottish
- Midlands
- Welsh
- South West
- South East
- Southern
The Institute maintains an overseas secretariat covering 14 countries worldwide.
Organisations
- Corporate Member Organisation (CMO) – is any business operating under a business entity and typically could include multi regional, national and/or international organisations and bodies who satisfy the requirements of the Executive Council. The main object for this membership is to demonstrate a professional organisation operating within the construction industry. An annual fee will be based upon the size of the organisation ...
- An annual fee will be charged [2022 rates]
- Micro - [1 - 10 employed] - £350 initial joining fee - £250 annual fee
- Small - [11 - 50 employed] - £590 initial joining fee - £475 annual fee
- Medium - [51 - 250 employed] - £850 initial joining fee - £700 annual fee
- Large - [251 + employed] - £1400 initial joining fee - £1200 annual fee
- Corporate Member Organisations will be expected to have at least two Institute members in senior positions employed within the company organisation structure.