Generally,for the purpose of admission, the Institute consists of an unlimited number of members. Such members are:

1. Register as Builders, admitted and their names are in the membership list of the Institute.
2. Financial members who are up to date in payment of their annual dues and other charges and levies.
3. Prospective members who shall be:
   1. Nigerians whose qualifications, experience and conduct are acceptable by the Institute.
   2. Nigerian Builders resident abroad whose qualifications and experience are acceptable to the Institute.
   3. Non-Nigerians whose qualifications and experience are acceptable to the Institute.
   4. Membership shall be personal to the member and shall not be transferable.

1. To develop and implement Council policies relating to education and examination.
2. To foster a cordial relationship between the Institute, relevant training establishments and Tertiary Institutions offering Building and other relevant disciplines approved by the Institute.
3. To be responsible for liaising and actively participating in accreditation by NUC and similar organizations.
4. To develop and review periodically the building curricula in tertiary institutions and the Institutes Syllabi.
5. To carry out assessment of the Institute's strength and weaknesses in the performance of its Mandatory Continuing Professional Development (MCPD) Programmes.
6. To determine the eligibility of candidates and organize examinations for all categories of the Institute's examination.
7. To organize short courses, tutorials for candidates wishing to sit for the Institute's examinations.
8. To encourage active participation of Building Students in relevant activities of the Institute.
9. To oversee the activities of National Association of Building Students (NAOBS) and similar Associations.
10. To carry out any other functions relating to education, examination and student matters that may be assigned to it by the National Council.
11. To present reports to Council for deliberation and ratification.

1. To develop and implement Council policies for the establishment and sustenance of good practice in the Building Profession.
2. To promote excellence in all areas of building practice as spelt out in the practice guidelines and National Building Code.
3. To organize Seminars/Workshops, short courses, and determine the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Units (MCPDU).
4. To liaise with the Council of Registered Builders of Nigeria(CORBON) for suitability of candidates wishing to register within the framework of the Builder's (Registration etc.) Act CAP B13 of 2004 (LFN).
5. To liaise with all allied and recognized professional bodies in the Built Environment and other national organizations; such as Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN) for formulation of policies, clarification and discussion of common matters affecting all the professions with the appropriate authorities in the Federation.
6. The Chairman of the Committee shall be the representative of the Institute at the APBN Forum.
7. To carry out any other functions relating to Professional Development and Practice that may be assigned to it by the National Council.
8. To present reports to Council for deliberation and ratification.

1. To advice the Council on policies concerning all the finances of the institute.
2. To ensure that the Institute's financial corporate strategy is reviewed for enhancing future performance of the Institute in promoting and serving the profession and in meeting the needs of its members.
3. To establish and undertake the continuous improvement of appropriate policy framework for the Institute's procurement, contract award and payment procedures to suppliers and contractors.
4. To formulate policies on the conditions of service (appointments, promotions, discipline, etc.) of the Institute Staff.
5. To process all financial expenditure of the Council in line with the Budget and the Finance, Administration and Accounting Guidelines of the Institute.
6. To present reports on the state of finances of the Institute to the Council for deliberation and ratification.
7. To carry out any other functions relating to financial matters that may be assigned to it by the National Council.

1. To develop, implement and monitor Council's policies regarding the dissemination of information on matters affecting the practice of the Building Profession.
2. To liaise with the Professional Development Committee in publication of papers for conferences, seminars, short courses and workshops.
3. To organize the Institute's Annual Conferences and General Meetings.
4. To develop, maintain and utilize ICT in advancing the corporate image of the Institute.
5. To handle the production of all the institute's publications with the exception of the Institute's Journal which is to be handled by the Research and Development Committee.
6. To carry out any other functions relating to Marketing and Corporate Affairs matters that may be assigned to it by the National Council.
7. To present reports to Council for deliberation and ratification.

1. To encourage and conduct research and development in all aspect of the Building Profession.
2. To promote the Institute's involvement in research in the built environment in collaboration with other research Institutes within and outside the country.
3. To monitor and disseminate the findings of research carried out by the members and other bodies.
4. To offer assistance to members in their research work.
5. To encourage the use of Information and Communication
6. Technology (ICT) in the Building Profession.
7. To collaborate with relevant organization for the realization and commercialization of research findings.
8. To develop and maintain a reference library and databank for the exclusive use of members, including proper up-keep and secure custody of books and other documents deposited therein.
9. To continually up-date the content of the Institute's publications in order to promote their accuracy and currency.
10. To carry out any other functions relating to Research and Development matters that may be assigned to it by the National Council
11. To present reports to Council for deliberation and ratification.

1. To develop policies and programs for maintaining and promoting contact with sub-regional, regional and international organizations for the mutual benefit of the Institute and of these organizations.
2. To build good image and facilitate good representation of the Institute at International fora.
3. To cooperate with other Professional bodies in addressing issues of common interest at international level in the Building Profession.
4. To carry out any other functions relating to International Relations matters that may be assigned to it by the National Council
5. To present report to Council for deliberation and ratification.

1. To develop policies for establishment of good craftsmanship and artisanship on building trades.
2. To monitor and review the growth of craftsmen and artisans grades.
3. To recommend training and re-training programmes for Building Craftsmen and Artisans.
4. To liaise with relevant bodies responsible for Technical and Vocational education relating to the building Profession.
5. To present reports to Council for deliberation and ratification.

1. To promote closer understanding and interactions between the two bodies.
2. To formulate policies and programs that will strengthen the position of the building profession within the built environment.
3. To jointly organize programs approved by both Councils
4. To present reports to Council for deliberation and ratification.

1. To develop and implement framework for product, companies and brands in the built environment for endorsement
2. To process the application for intending products, companies or brands endorsement.
3. To fix and regularly review the endorsement fee payable as approved by the Council
4. To monitor and assess the products, companies and brands endorsed for sustained quality
5. To conduct specific and related tests of the products to be endorsed
6. To inspect the factories of the products for endorsement for compliance with health and safety procedures as stated in the factory act.
7. The Secretary to the Committee shall be the Assistant General Secretary of the Institute