Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
| Abbreviation | CIAT |
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| Formation | 12 February 1965 |
| Type | Professional body |
| Purpose | Qualifying body in Architectural Technology |
| Headquarters | 397 City Road |
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Region served
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Worldwide |
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Membership
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c. 9,500 |
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CIAT President
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Karl Grace PCIAT |
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chief executive
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Francesca Berriman MBE |
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Main organ
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Executive Board |
| Website | www.ciat.org.uk www.ciat.org.hk |
| Remarks | Built environment |
The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is the qualifying body for architectural technology, primarily in the United Kingdom but also internationally. The Institute has members in overseas centres such as Hong Kong and the Republic of Ireland. 'Chartered Architectural Technologist' is a protected title listed in the European Directive 2005/36/EC.Chartered Members of the Institute may use the designation MCIAT and the title of Chartered Architectural Technologist. CIAT is a member of AEEBC (Association d'Experts Européennes du Bâtiment et de la Construction).
The origins of CIAT are related to a report by the Royal Institute of British Architects calling for the establishment of 'an institute for technicians'. On 12 February 1965, the Society of Architectural and Associated Technicians (SAAT) was founded, representing and qualifying technicians within the construction industry. In its first year, 1,799 technicians joined the Society.
On 1 May 1986, SAAT became the British Institute of Architectural Technicians (BIAT), to reflect the specialisms of Architectural Technicians, and in 1994 the title of the Institute changed to British Institute of Architectural Technologists. In 2002 the Institute introduced a new technician grade to recognise the professionally qualified Architectural Technician.
The Institute was recognised by incorporation by Royal Charter in July 2005. Full Members became Chartered Architectural Technologists, MCIAT. Under this Charter the objectives of the Institute are:
As a membership-based organisation, CIAT is owned by and operated on behalf of its members. Its activities are supported by a team of administrators based at a central office in London.
The Institute is governed by its Executive Board and Council, all of whom must be Chartered Members. Members of The Institute’s Council, Executive Board, and sub-committees all give their time voluntarily.
The Institute’s head is the President, who is also the Chairman of Council and the Executive Board. The President (a trustee) serves for a period of two years, following a year as President Elect. At the end of the term as President, a further year is served as Immediate Past President. The remainder of the Executive Board is also made up of the trustees.
Council, which consists of 24 Chartered Members, and made up from sixteen Regions, the Republic of Ireland Centre and Honorary Officers, remains as the Electoral College and is the strategic forum of the Institute.
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