Raising the bar

We're Australia's national professional body for building surveyors—setting standards, driving reform and shaping the future of the profession to protect the community.

About AIBS

The Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) is Australia's national professional body for building surveyors, acting in the public interest to advance the profession and protect the community.

Our vision

To provide trusted leadership that safeguards the public by lifting professional standards in building surveying. We define the standard, develop the profession and drive policy that improves building safety.

What we deliver

As Australia’s peak body, everything we do is designed to shape policy, lead reform and advance the science and practice of building surveying to protect the community.

National accreditation

Achieve professional recognition that’s trusted by regulators, industry and the general public.

Professional development

Build confidence, capability and credibility with high-quality CPD trusted by over 6,000 attendees each year.

Connected community

Join Australia’s biggest professional network of building surveyors built on peer support, shared knowledge and collaboration.

Industry influence

Amplify your voice through powerful advocacy that shapes policy, drives reform and influences government.

Public safety

Safeguard the built environment through professional standards that protect lives and build trust.

Liability protection

Protect your practice with liability caps through our government-legislated accreditation scheme.

By the numbers

• 1,400+ members nationally: supporting building surveyors at every career stage
• 930+ accredited members: setting the benchmark for professional practice
• 6,000+ annual registrations: across training events that deliver 111 CPD hours
• 180+ annual advocacy activities: to champion a safe, sustainable and equitable built environment for all Australians
• 1,300+ annual forum discussions: connecting members through peer support and shared knowledge
• 56,000+ annual website visitors: accessing resources, guidance and professional support

How we support the profession

AIBS plays a unique role as a recognised occupational association—setting professional standards, accrediting building surveyors and representing the profession nationally.

This work ensures building surveyors uphold the highest levels of competence and integrity, while giving governments, industry and the community confidence in the work they perform.

Read our recognised occupational association document

Learn more about what we do

Discover how we operate, who leads us and the work we do for the profession.

Our work

Explore our core work areas and see the real impact we're making for building surveyors and the profession.

Governance

Learn how member‑elected building surveyor practitioners lead our Board and shape our governance.

Our people

Meet the team and volunteers who lead AIBS and contribute their expertise to strengthen the profession.

Connect with us

Have questions about AIBS? We're here to help. Reach out to learn more about how we support building surveyors across Australia.

Contact us