Belfast Graduation Ceremony November 2021

About the event

This Graduation Ceremony is an opportunity to celebrate with family your tremendous achievement at gaining this internationally recognised accreditation. Chartered Membership sets you apart as a true professional in your field and will enhance your career, help you win contracts, boost the professionalism of your organisation and raise standards of construction management around the world.

Dress Code

Business dress i.e. suits, trousers, jackets, shirts, skirts and dresses, while not formal, are appropriate for a business environment.

Gown Hire

All CIOB Members and Fellows receiving recognition are required to wear a CIOB gown, which can be hired from the robe makers Ede & Ravenscroft (please select CIOB Ireland)

All gowns will be delivered to the venue, ready for you to pick up on the day and need to be ordered at least 10 days before the ceremony.

Photographs

A photographer will be present to take a group photograph of the conferees and we will supply this image to you electronically after the event. If you wish to make individual arrangements with the photographer for family photos, you are very welcome to do so. You are of course also welcome to take your own photos at the event too.

Refreshments

Tea/coffee and shortbread will be available on arrival, followed by sandwich lunch at the close of the ceremony.

Fees

Member - £55

Guest - £20 per guest

Children 4-12 years - £5 per child

Children under 4 years - free of charge

COVID Event Disclaimer

We reserve the right to postpone or cancel any face-to-face events due to COVID-19 or any other public health crisis, for example where: (a) there is any applicable government restriction or guidance that would, or is reasonably likely to, prevent the event from being held on the scheduled date – for instance due to the emergence of a new variant; and / or (b) CIOB, acting reasonably, but in its discretion determines that it would be too high risk to hold the event on the scheduled date. If we cancel or postpone the event, we will be in touch regarding any fees which you have pre-paid and details of any rescheduled events (where applicable). However, other than where we agree to reimburse you for any pre-paid fees, we will not otherwise be liable to you for any other costs, liabilities, expenses or damages which you may suffer due to the cancellation or postponement of an event in the above circumstances.

We strongly encourage all attendees to follow government guidelines, including taking regular lateral flow tests before attending public events and not attending if you have any COVID-19 symptoms - we reserve the right to enforce such requirements, as a condition of you being able to attend the event. Further specific rules and restrictions may apply depending on the venue and nature of the event (for instance wearing of masks and social distancing may be required). By registering for an event, you agree to comply with these requirements and accept our policy set out above.