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About The ABE
The Association of Building Engineers (ABE) is the professional body for those specialising in the technology of building.
- Founded in 1925 under the name "The Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors", the ABE provides the prime qualification Building Engineer, a title that exactly reflects the professional expertise of members and one that is readily understood in the European Union and beyond.
- It has a wide-ranging membership, drawn from both within the United Kingdom and overseas, and enjoys freedom from constitutional restraints. These advantages combine to give it a unique independence and breadth of influence, with consequent national and international recognition of its qualifications both in the public and private sectors and in the construction industry at large where it is represented on educational, codes and standards, legislative, technical and other advisory bodies.
- There is an active Regional structure and a Fire Safety Engineering Group.
The Objectives of the ABE
The objectives for which the ABE was established are:
- To promote and advance the knowledge, study and practice of each and all of the arts and sciences concerned with building technology, planning, design, construction, maintenance and repair of the built environment and the creation and maintenance of a high standard of professional qualification, conduct and practice.
- To encourage and facilitate co-operation between the construction professions.
80 Year History
1925 Formation of Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors
1993 Name changed to Association of Building Engineers
2000 Association celebrates its 75th year with a number of events and activities, including:
- Renaming the Headquarters to Lutyens House
- A major seminar held in Northern Ireland on "Designing for Accessibility"
- A celebratory luncheon held at Hagley Hall in the West Midlands
- A gala ball
- A major international two day conference held in Dublin
- Publication of a booklet "Churches Through Time"
2005 Association celebrated its 80th year