AIBS Membership

Join Australia’s peak non-profit professional body to advance your career and define the future of building surveying.

Why choose AIBS membership?

AIBS is where emerging professionals become leaders, and leaders elevate professional standards. Become part of our connected network to:

• grow your impact with recognised accreditation and real-world learning
• lead with confidence through trusted standards and peer support
• keep skills sharp with expert-led CPD shaped by industry change
• elevate industry standards by contributing to policy and reform
• build public trust through accountable, consistent professional practice.

Membership options for every career stage

Our membership pathways are designed to help you grow, connect and achieve your professional goals. Whether you're studying, graduating or leading in practice, there's a membership type for you.

PRACTICING

Accredited

Experienced and qualified building surveyor?

$905 per year

NON-PRACTICING

Student

Studying your first building surveying qualification?

$0-$77 per year

NON-PRACTICING

Graduate

Newly qualified building surveyor?

$300 per year

PRACTICING

Body Corporate

Does your business employ building surveyors?

$110-$440 per year

NON-PRACTICING

Associate

Professional interest in building surveying?

$735 per year

NON-PRACTICING

Academic

Dedicated to research or teaching in building surveying?

$735 per year

PRACTICING & NON-PRACTICING

Fellow

Awarded by the AIBS Board to long-standing members who have made an outstanding contribution to the profession.

$88-905 per year

NON-PRACTICING

Retired

Long-standing AIBS member and now retired?

$88 per year

Membership policy

For information about eligibility, renewals, and conditions of membership, please refer to the AIBS Membership Policy.

Member benefits at a glance

Your AIBS membership unlocks a suite of benefits designed to support your career, enhance your credibility and keep you connected. We provide the resources you need to excel in your practice and help advance the profession.

• Nationally recognised accreditation: Gain professional recognition through Australia's leading accreditation program for building surveyors.
• Expert professional development: Advance your knowledge with practical CPD that’s trusted by 6,000+ attendees each year.
• Insurance and liability protection: Cap your liability through our government-legislated AIBS Professional Standards Scheme.
• Powerful advocacy: Your voice joins ours as we shape the National Construction Code, state reforms and industry standards.
• Connected community: Collaborate with 1,000+ accredited professionals through local chapters, national conferences and discussion forums.

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AIBS fee schedule

Simple, transparent fees aligned to your career stage. View the FY2025–26 schedule here or on each membership page.

Connect with your local chapter

Your professional network begins in your own community. AIBS chapters across Australia represent your voice on state-level issues, providing local advocacy, technical insight and collaborative opportunities.

Engage with colleagues who understand your regional landscape and build connections that strengthen your practice and the profession.

Find your local chapter

Frequently asked questions

Who can join AIBS?

AIBS membership is for anyone interested in building surveying excellence. We welcome students enrolled in building surveying courses, recent graduates, practising building surveyors and professionals in associated fields with a genuine interest in the profession. Whether you're just starting out or leading in practice, there's a membership pathway designed to support your journey.

How much does AIBS membership cost?

Whether you're a student just starting out or an experienced professional, the fee reflects where you are in your journey and provides full access to the benefits that support your career and the profession. For current fees, refer to the AIBS fee schedule.

What types of membership are available?

We offer membership categories for every career stage, including students, graduates, associates, accredited and retired people. We also offer body corporate memberships for businesses employing building surveyors. Each level provides tailored benefits to help build capability, credibility and professional connections throughout your career.

What is the difference between practicing and non-practicing membership?

The key difference is whether you're actively working as a building surveyor.

Practicing members are actively working in building surveying roles, including statutory services, consultancy or policy. This includes accredited members and body corporate memberships, and requires accreditation and compliance with the AIBS Professional Standards Scheme.

Non-practicing members aren't actively working in building surveying roles. This category includes students, graduates working towards accreditation, associates with a professional interest in the field, retired members and academics. Non-practicing members receive all the same benefits but cannot vote or hold elected office within AIBS.

How do I apply for membership?

Joining is simple. Just review our membership categories to find the right fit, prepare your academic and professional credentials and complete our online application form. Your membership will start once your application is approved and your fee payment received. Keep an eye on your emails for updates.

Do I need to be accredited to join AIBS?

It depends on your role. If you're actively practicing as a building surveyor, you'll join as an , which requires meeting our accreditation standards.If you're a student, graduate or someone with a professional interest in building surveying, you can join without accreditation. Accreditation is the national benchmark for professional excellence and is a goal many members work towards, but you don't need it to join as a non-practicing member.

How is AIBS different from other professional bodies?

AIBS is Australia's only national peak body exclusively for building surveyors, with a government-approved Professional Standards Scheme that sets the benchmark for professional practice. We're the trusted voice shaping policy, the NCC and state reforms, giving you direct influence on the standards that impact your work.

I work in local government. Is AIBS relevant for me?

Absolutely. AIBS provides practical tools, regulatory guidance and a voice in policy that directly supports your work in the public sector.

As a practicing building surveyor, you'll join as an Accredited Member, and while most practicing members are covered by the AIBS Professional Standards Scheme, public sector employees can be exempt as the scheme is designed for private practice.

You'll gain access to tailored CPD that keeps you current on NCC updates and jurisdictional changes, plus a network of peers who understand the unique pressures and responsibilities of council roles.

Can I access CPD and events as a non-member?

Yes. AIBS events and training are open to non-members, making it easy to experience the quality and relevance of our programs before joining. However, members receive priority access, discounted rates and exclusive resources that enhance career-long learning.

Ready to shape the future?

Join a network of 1,000+ professionals dedicated to raising standards and building a stronger profession. Apply for AIBS membership and start your journey today.

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