Joining the Association
The Executive Committee, which includes experienced inspectors, engineers and former builders, takes part in the assessment of membership applications to be satisfied that an applicant can deliver a proper service and is committed to ongoing professional development.
We work hard to help our members grow and develop professionally by providing a regular program of guest speakers, links with other building industry associations and the sharing of technical information, as well as experience and expertise. Mentoring is available to new members.
There is an expectation that Association members will be honest, diligent, keep clients’ business confidential, and not offer services outside their area of expertise.
To find out more about joining the Association, please contact one of our Executive Committee or download our membership brochure.
Download our membership brochure
Membership Application
Before submitting a Membership Application, please ensure you have the following information:
- Selected a Member type
- Curriculum Vitae (as MS Word or Adobe PDF file) to attach to the Application form.
- National Police Clearance certificate
Membership criteria
The table below sets out the types of membership available, membership criteria and the benefits of membership.
| Member type | Membership criteria | Benefits of membership | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life member | Only offered by the Committee on invitation.
Has provided a minimum of 10 years of service on the ABC Executive Committee in office bearer roles and has contributed significantly to the Association. Voting rights: Yes Use of logo: Yes |
Benefits as for Fellow/Senior member plus the honour of Life membership status |
Nil |
| Fellow | Can demonstrate training and expertise to be considered as a leading professional and expert in their field. Would normally have appropriate academic qualifications or a relevant builder’s licence with considerable postgraduate or post qualification experience. Experience would normally include having personally undertaken and prepared written reports for more than 2,500 building inspections, or supervised construction on or undertaken professional work on building projects on essentially a full-time basis. AND Has been in the business of providing building consultancy services for at least 15 years. Can demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development and ongoing engagement with and contribution to a professional association. Voting rights: Yes Use of logo: Yes |
As for Senior members plus the added status of Fellow. Fellowship is the highest membership point of differentiation for consumers to recognise credentials. |
$600 + GST |
| Senior Member | Can demonstrate sufficient training and expertise to be considered as expert in their field. Would normally have appropriate academic qualifications or a relevant builder’s licence. Experience would normally include having personally undertaken and prepared written reports for at least 1,000 building inspections, or supervised construction on or undertaken professional work on at least 50 building projects AND Has been in the business of providing building consultancy services for at least 7 years. Can demonstrate a commitment to continuing professional development. Voting rights: Yes Use of logo: Yes |
Opportunity for continual quality improvement through interaction with peers. Exposure to new ideas and opportunities. Referrals through networking within the ABC. Senior membership is a significant point of differentiation for consumers to recognise credentials. Access to ABC Tech Hub document library |
$600 + GST |
| Member | Can demonstrate sufficient training and expertise to be considered as a competent building consultant. Would normally have appropriate academic qualifications or a relevant builder’s licence. Experience would normally include having personally undertaken and prepared written reports for at least 200 building inspections, or supervised construction on or undertaken professional work on at least 10 building projects. AND Has been in the business of providing building consultancy services for at least 2 years. Voting rights: Yes Use of logo: Yes |
Opportunity for improving professionalism and skills by interacting with senior consultants. Mentoring and networking opportunities. Membership is a status for consumers to recognise credentials. Access to ABC Tech Hub document library. |
$600 + GST |
| Associate member | 1) Inspector / Consultant: 2) Non-Inspector / Consultant OR A peer organisation, builder, manufacturer or supplier of a building product, system, professional or support service of relevance to the ABC. Voting rights: No Use of logo: Yes |
Opportunity for developing consultancy skills, mentoring and networking opportunities. Career development. Access to ABC Tech Hub document library. OR In the case of providers of ancillary services, the opportunity for widening referral networks, sharing expertise. OR In the case of other association, builder, manufacturers/suppliers or support service, the opportunity for widening referral networks, sharing expertise, gaining feedback on products and systems in use. Access to ABC Tech Hub document library. |
$600 + GST OR $500 + GST |
| Honorary member | Only offered by the ABC Executive on invitation. A person who has been a member of the ABC, but who has retired from active professional work who the ABC Executive recognise for their service to the association and the industry. OR A person who is currently engaged in the provision of building consultancy services or similar who the ABC Executive recognise as an ambassador for the industry. Voting rights: No Use of logo: Yes |
Maintain contacts and comradeship. Satisfaction through being looked to for wisdom and advice. Keep active mentally and help grow the standing of the Association. Access to ABC Tech Hub document library. |
Nil |
