Membership of the Chartered Institute of Building requires demonstrable construction management experience, CPD commitments and adherence to a code of professional conduct. It’s not the only marker of quality in the industry, but it is one of the more reliable.

For homeowners and investors weighing consultants, MCIOB is a reasonable starting filter. It doesn’t replace conversations and references — it complements them.

Pete Backaller, SpeciBuild’s director, is MCIOB and brings over 20 years of experience in domestic construction.