Institute of Roofing (IoR) members have voted to dissolve the organisation – but they will be eligible to transition to CIOB membership.
Discussion about integrating the IoR into CIOB began in 2023. Since then both organisations have worked closely to ensure IoR members will continue to have access to high-quality professional development, networking opportunities and a globally-recognised route to chartered status.
Following an extraordinary general meeting vote by IoR members to dissolve the institute on 14 February, CIOB contacted IoR about their transition to CIOB membership based on members’ individual expertise and qualifications.
For some, this could be as a Technical Member (TechCIOB), while others could enter as Chartered Members (MCIOB) or Chartered Fellows (FCIOB).
IoR members will be able to progress through the CIOB’s membership grades by following the same assessment processes as all existing and aspiring CIOB members.
CIOB said it is committed to ensuring roofing professionals have a strong voice within the organisation by integrating their expertise into its governance processes and policy work to strengthen connections across the built environment, enhancing knowledge-sharing and increasing professional development.
CIOB CEO, Caroline Gumble, said: “We have the broadest membership base of any professional body in the built environment. Often referred to as the integrated team, our members represent the vast array of disciplines needed to create, manage, and conserve our built world.
“Welcoming roofing professionals into CIOB further strengthens this integrated approach, recognising the crucial role they play in delivering high-quality, sustainable buildings. Their expertise and talent will enhance our mission to make modern professionalism widely aspired to and increasingly a reality across the industry.”
Mark Dunn FCIOB, IoR’s vice-chair, added: “The board of the Institute of Roofing is pleased to support members in their transition to CIOB, ensuring their expertise is recognised and valued while strengthening the voice of roofing professionals within the wider built environment.”
