With no specific eligibility criteria to join, CIBSE Affiliate membership is ideal for those who are new to the building services engineering sector, transitioning into the industry, or simply want to stay connected with the latest trends and innovations. As an Affiliate Member, you’ll gain access to:
- Exclusive resources: Stay ahead with access to CIBSE's Knowledge Portal where you have access to technical guidance, industry standards, and best practices.
- Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, industry leaders, and potential mentors through events, webinars, and local groups.
- Career development: Enhance your skills with tailored training, workshops, and CPD (Continuing Professional Development) opportunities.
- Global recognition: Be part of a respected international institution that champions excellence in building services engineering.
- Discounts and benefits: Enjoy a free subscription to the CIBSE Journal and savings on publications, events, and training courses.
Frequently asked questions
Graduates, early-career professionals, and individuals working in related fields who are not yet fully qualified engineers or simply those who are interested in knowing more about building services engineering.
The annual subscription for Affiliate membership is £165.
No, that this grade of membership does not offer the use of any designatory letters.
Journals, technical guides, webinars, and exclusive member events.
Yes, Affiliate Members can participate in CIBSE Societies to connect with experts and explore specialised interests.
The application process to become an Affiliate member of CIBSE is simple and can be completed online:
- Complete the online application - Fill out the Affiliate membership application form on the CIBSE website. No formal qualifications are required.
- Submit payment - Pay the annual membership fee securely online.
- Instant access - Once your application and payment are processed, you will receive immediate access to CIBSE member benefits, including the member discounts, Knowledge Portal, CIBSE Journal, and networking opportunities.
Access to industry resources, networking opportunities, career development support, and involvement in CIBSE Societies.
Membership fees across all member grades help:
- Support the creation, maintenance, and distribution of a wide range of technical resources, publications, standards and other resources that make up our Knowledge Portal.
- Contribute to the organisation of our events, conferences and various networking opportunities, which our members attend at discounted prices.
- Fees help develop career development services, that include mentoring programs, job listings, career guidance, etc.
- Support educational initiatives such as scholarships, awards and grants.
- Maintaining our various special interest groups which provide the opportunity for engagement, collaboration and collective thinking, learning and debate.
- To maintain our quality of service and product offerings, fees support in the development of new products and resources, where we try and advance the discipline of building services engineering through research and development.
Yes, Affiliate members of CIBSE can upgrade to a higher membership grade if they meet the eligibility criteria for that grade.
Opportunities for professional development, networking, and gaining industry recognition.
Once you submit your online application for CIBSE Affiliate membership, you receive instant access to all CIBSE membership benefits. This means you can start enjoying exclusive resources, networking opportunities, and discounts right away.
