ICM Membership

We've Pursued the Same Goal Since the Beginning

All members of the construction management team are welcomed and range from students to managing directors, site supervisors to senior project managers, engineers of all persuasions, educationalists and trainers to all surveyors, artisans to designers, demolition engineers to planners etc.

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Benefits of Membership

History

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.

Benefits of Membership

Members gain many benefits with the Institute

These include:-

Professional & competency recognition
Designatory letters after their name & a membership certificate
- Student - StudIConstM
- Technician - TIConstM
- Associate - AIConstM
- Member - MIConstM
- Fellow - FIConstM
Networking opportunities with likeminded practitioners
An information resource & communications hub via our website
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) lectures & presentations at their assigned region
A strong voice for the profession
Local and national newsletters keeping members informed
A full social calendar with many varied events held locally and nationally
A benevolent fund to support those experiencing hardship
Experience gained in holding an institute office
Lifelong friendships

As a member you would be expected to maintain the high standards expected of our members as described in the Code of Professional Conduct and Institute Rules

All personal information held is subject to the Data Protection Act and is not shared with any third parties.

The process for joining the Institute is relatively simple and follows the course outlined below:-

Complete an application form;
Submit the application form, copied certificates & CV and £25 application fee to the Director of Membership;
A professional interview may be considered necessary;
Offer of a membership grade;
Payment of the annual membership fee for the particular grade; and
Award and welcome pack for membership to the Institute.

Membership Structure

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
Technician – is an individual who is in a junior supervisory role within the construction industry and/or advanced crafts person with at least NVQ level 2 or equivalent
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 and be older than 40 years of age.

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 is organised into 6 regions:-

Northern & Scottish
Midlands
Welsh
South West
South East
Southern and an overseas secretariat covering 14 countries worldwide.

Membership Structure

Organisations

There are also 2 grades of membership for the corporate body namely:-

Trade Support Member (TSM) - who will be a smaller local or regional business that is invited to membership by the Regional Management Committee. This may be in recognition for services rendered to the region e.g. trade or technical lectures at member meetings. An annual fee will be charged.
Affiliated Company Member (ACM) – is a larger company operating as a multi regional, national and/or international who has satisfied 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 charged.

Both of these memberships will be expected to have Institute members in senior positions within the company.

ICM Membership

Our "Open Door" policy encourages all practitioners in the construction management team to learn more about the Institute of Construction Management, and to invite you to contact the membership department through our contact page for an ICM Information Pack.

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