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Professional membership

Advance your construction career with ACQP.

Join the UK professional association focused solely on quality in construction—created by professionals, for professionals.

Professional recognitionGrades for each career stage
Member developmentTraining, CPD and support
Digital credentialsCertificates and badges
Industry communityBuilt around construction quality

More than post-nominals

Membership for people who care about getting it right.

Quality is the foundation of safer buildings, stronger reputations and better outcomes. ACQP exists to recognise and support the people who take responsibility for delivering it.

Whether you are beginning your career, inspecting work on site, managing complex projects or leading an organisation, there is an ACQP route designed to reflect your experience and professional contribution.

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Membership grades

Recognition that reflects your career.

Use these routes as a starting point. Eligibility is considered against your experience, qualifications, responsibilities and evidence of professional competence.

Developing professionals

Technical Membership

TechMACQP

A professional route for practitioners who are developing their technical experience, responsibility and knowledge of construction quality.

Typically suitable for Inspectors, supervisors, technicians and developing quality practitioners.
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Senior professionals

Fellow Membership

FACQP

Our senior grade for established leaders who have demonstrated significant responsibility, influence and contribution to construction quality.

Typically suitable for Senior managers, directors, lead consultants and experienced industry leaders.
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Fire professionals

Fire Membership

FMACQP

A dedicated professional route for people working in fire safety, passive fire protection, inspection, compliance and related disciplines.

Typically suitable for Fire inspectors, fire risk professionals, passive fire specialists and managers.
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Specialist disciplines

Specialist Membership

Professional routes

Membership pathways that recognise specialist knowledge across health and safety, NHS estates and facilities, welding inspection and other quality-led sectors.

Typically suitable for Specialists seeking recognition that reflects their particular professional discipline.
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Organisations

Corporate Membership

Corporate ACQP

For organisations that want to demonstrate a visible commitment to competence, accountability and better quality across their teams and projects.

Typically suitable for Contractors, consultancies, employers, housebuilders and specialist businesses.
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Additional routes are available

Ask the membership team about Student, Retired, Fire Fellow, Health and Safety, NHS Estates and Facilities, Welding Inspection and other specialist membership options.

Our professional community

Who joins the ACQP?

Our members work across the built environment, united by a shared commitment to competence, accountability and better quality.

  • 01Clerks of Works and site inspectors
  • 02Quality managers and quality engineers
  • 03Construction and project managers
  • 04Health and safety professionals
  • 05Fire safety and passive fire specialists
  • 06Building safety and compliance professionals
  • 07Designers, consultants and technical specialists
  • 08Contractors, employers and corporate teams

Member benefits

Recognition, development and practical support.

ACQP membership is designed to support your professional life—not simply provide another certificate.

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Professional recognition

A membership grade and applicable post-nominals that recognise your experience and commitment to construction quality.

02

Digital credentials

Eligible members receive a digital membership certificate and shareable badge following approval.

03

CPD and networking

Join practical CPD sessions and meet professionals who share your commitment to better standards.

04

Training opportunities

Access the ACQP Training Centre, structured learning and preferential opportunities on selected programmes.

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Membership materials

Receive the physical materials applicable to your grade, including your membership certificate and member pack.

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Responsive support

Speak with a membership team that understands construction and will help you choose the right professional route.

Built for modern professionals

A responsive association, grounded in the real industry.

ACQP was formed in 2019 by people working in construction. We focus on accessible professional recognition, direct member support and learning that reflects the realities of today’s projects.

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Clear application routeApply online without an unnecessarily lengthy process.
Real people to speak withContact a responsive membership team when you need guidance.
Experience recognisedYour practical responsibility and professional contribution matter.
Development connected to industryCPD and training focus on current construction challenges.

Membership subscriptions

Professional membership with flexible payment choices.

The following subscriptions are taken from the current ACQP membership information. Payment-provider options and eligibility are confirmed during application.

FACQP

Fellow Member

£260 per year

Or £86.67 over three payments

Senior professional recognition for established construction quality leaders.

  • FACQP post-nominals
  • Senior professional recognition
  • Access to member services
  • Member CPD and networking
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FMACQP

Fire Group Member

£195 per year

Or £65 over three payments

Professional membership for fire safety and passive fire specialists.

  • FMACQP post-nominals
  • Fire-sector professional community
  • CPD and networking
  • Progression toward Fire Fellow
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Digital and physical recognition

Credentials you can use and share.

Eligible members receive a digital certificate and membership badge once their application is approved.

Your digital badge can support your professional profile, while the physical materials applicable to your grade provide lasting recognition of your membership.

  • Digital membership certificate
  • Shareable membership badge
  • Applicable professional post-nominals
  • Physical certificate and membership materials
Construction manager reviewing drawings and a tablet on a modern building project

Colchester, Essex

ACQP Regional Office and Training Centre.

Access practical short courses, structured learning and professional programmes designed around construction quality, inspection, compliance and building safety.

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Take the next step

Give your commitment to quality the professional recognition it deserves.

Apply to join ACQP Email the membership team