Membership
Inquiries.
Information for
anyone who may wish to join the
Association of
Building Consultants Inc (ABC).
The ABC was formed in Adelaide, South Australia, in March
1991. Its members include a wide range
of specialists and consultants from various sectors of the building
industry. Members provide inspection
and advisory services to the public and the building industry for any
building-related matter or problem, no matter how small or large.
Services include independent technical advice and reports by
way of pre-purchase inspections, construction reports, expert reports for
building disputes and court cases, as well as engineering advice on structural
matters and designs for new and existing buildings.
The ABC welcomes new members.
New ideas and differing views on matters contribute to the quality of the
Association.
The table below sets out the classes of members of the
Association of Building Consultants, broad membership criteria and an
indication of Benefits of membership.
All members are entitled to on-line access to the Building
Code of Australia and referenced standards, through the ABC's account.
Member class
|
Membership
criteria |
Benefits of
membership |
Annual membership
costs |
|
Fellows |
As
for Ordinary members plus have a commitment to Continuing Professional
Development and have been conferred the status of Fellow by the ABC
Committee, taking into account the level of their consulting experience and
qualifications. |
As
for ordinary members plus the added status of Fellowship. |
$750
+ GST |
|
Ordinary
members |
Can
demonstrate sufficient training and expertise to be considered as
professional and expert in their field.
Would normally have appropriate academic qualifications, many years of
experience, a builders or supervisors licence or the like. |
Opportunity
for continual quality improvement through interaction with peers. Exposure to new ideas and
opportunities. Benefit from work
referrals through the ABC. ABC
membership enhances credentials. |
$750
+ GST |
|
Life
members |
Only
offered by the ABC Committee on invitation. |
Benefits
as for Ordinary members plus the honour of life membership status. |
Nil |
|
Associate
members |
|
Opportunity
for improving professionalism and skills by interacting with experienced
consultants. Mentoring and networking
opportunities. Career development
possibilities. In
the case of manufacturers and suppliers, the opportunity for widening
referral networks, sharing expertise, gaining feedback on products and
systems in use. |
$400
+ GST |
|
Student
members |
A
person currently undertaking studies in architecture, building, engineering
or a related field. |
Gain
insight to practical issues to give a real world perspective on academic
studies. Mentoring
opportunities. Access to experienced
consultants for feedback on new ideas and concepts. May open doors for work experience possibilities. |
$200
+ GST |
|
Retired
members |
A
person who has been an Ordinary member of the ABC who has retired from active
professional work. |
Maintain
contacts and comradeship. Satisfaction
through being looked to for wisdom and advice. Keep active mentally and help grow the standing of the
Association. |
$100
+ GST |
|
Honorary
members |
A
person who may wish to provide ancillary services or products to the ABC, its
members or within the industry eg legal services, business products or
services, insurance products. |
Increase
network of business and building industry contacts. Have access to a pool of expertise for advice on specific or
general building-related matters.
Have a sounding board for feedback on services or products. |
Nil |
|
Builder
members |
An
active builder of at least 7 years good standing in the industry but not
normally engaged in provision of consultancy services. |
To
improve building knowledge, competitiveness, performance and quality by
having a wider exposure to concerns of consumers as relayed by
consultants. To have a wide pool of
consultant expertise to draw on in relation to novel or complex
problems. To widen existing
networking. |
$400
+ GST |
The ABC has a Constitution and a Code of Practice, and
members are required to conduct their business affairs in accordance with both.
The ABC encourages each member have a current Professional
Indemnity Insurance Policy.
If you intend to apply for membership, please write to the
Association, providing details as set out below and a Curriculum Vitae.
Contact the Treasurer for the pro rata fee applicable to the class of membership
applied for and forward a cheque for the appropriate fee with your
application. In the event that your
application is not successful, the cheque will be returned to you.
Should you wish to discuss any of the above matters, please
call a Committee Member.
Membership application proforma
The Secretary
Association of Building Consultants Inc
PO Box 434
Kent Town SA 5071
I/we
.desire to become a member of the
Association of Building Consultants Incorporated and agree to be bound by the
Constitution of the Association and the Code of Practice. I/we apply to be admitted to the membership
class of
.
.(insert
membership class).
I/we authorise the entry of my/our name on the Register of
Members as follows, and enclose herewith the appropriate fee.
1.
Name to be registered (If a business or Company, please
provide both business or Company trading name and the name of the
representative nominated)
If a GST registered
Business, Australian Business Number
..
2. Personal or
Business postal address
.
Telephone
contact details
. business hours
.. after hours
.. mobile
.. fax
e-mail
address
..
Web
site
address
..........................................................
3
Details of membership of any other professional or
industry bodies
.
.
4
4
Curriculum Vitae
Attach your CV detailing qualifications, experience and the names of any referees.
5 Give details of current consultancy services provided (or services or products provided as part of your current or planned professional or business practice, where applicable).
.
.
6 If you wish, provide any further information or statement for the Committee to consider in support of this application.
.
.
Signature
of Applicant ........................
.........
Dated this
..day of
..(month)
.(year).
The Committee reserves the right to accept or decline the
application of any person at its discretion.