At IAST, we bring together educational and technological expertise to support professional development within the construction industry. Our interactive online courses, enriched with bespoke 3D models and diagrams, are designed for busy professionals seeking flexible, self-paced learning.

With close ties to the industry, our learning materials are practically oriented, engaging, and immediately applicable to real-world scenarios. We believe in enhancing industry standards through continuous professional education, knowledge sharing, and innovative technological solutions.

The valuable feedback from our course participants and peer reviewers helps us continually refine our educational and reference materials to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

How to Achieve IAST Individual Membership

IAST Member status is granted at no additional cost to eligible subscribers of the Façade Intelligence (FI) Professional Membership Plan who meet the IAST Membership Eligibility Criteria:

  1. Competence Standards: Successfully passed the IAST Applied Façade Engineering Examination (AFE) or obtained a Level 5 Diploma in  Façade Design and Engineering Qualification through IAST.

  2. Commitment to Professional Development: To retain IAST Member status, individuals must complete a minimum of 12 hours of structured Continuing Professional Development (CPD) annually. The FI Professional Membership Plan offers over 30 hours of structured CPD each year, enabling members to fulfil this requirement without incurring extra costs.

If you have already subscribed to the Façade Intelligence Professional Membership Plan and would like to obtain your unique discount code to use towards IAST Courses, please email our team at [email protected] to request the code. Ensure that you use the same email address on both the Façade Intelligence and IAST platforms.

How to achieve IAST Corporate Membership

The IAST Corporate Member status is granted at no additional cost to eligible IAST Corporate Supporters. IAST Corporate Membership Eligibility Criteria:

1. Align with IAST's Values and Mission: This ensures that all Corporate Members share a commitment to advancing architectural science and technology in line with IAST's objectives.


2. Demonstrate Commitment to Professional Development: Requiring a minimum of five employees to have successfully passed the IAST AFE or FDE Examinations within the past five years shows that the company invests in the professional growth of its staff and strives to identify the areas for development and enhance the skill set of the workforce.


3. Maintain an active Facade Intelligence Corporate Membership: Being an IAST Corporate Supporter indicates ongoing support and engagement with IAST's initiatives and programmes.


These criteria ensure that the IAST Corporate Members are actively involved in the industry, support professional excellence, and are committed to the advancement of architectural science and technology. The Corporate Supporter status will be upgraded to the IAST Corporate Membership once the eligibility criteria are met. To request an upgrade, please email our Membership team.


If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us via email at [email protected].


IAST Corporate Membership Benefits

Corporate Membership offers the following benefits in addition to Corporate Supporter benefits

  • Opportunity to participate in Peer Reviews and Technical Discussion Sessions.
  • Eligibility to subscribe to the Premium Corporate Plan on the Façade Intelligence Platform.
  • Permission to use the IAST Corporate Member Logo for the duration of active membership (please check the IAST Corporate Membership Terms for more information on the use of the logo). 
  • Exclusive offers tailored to Member’s corporate training requirements. 

IAST Corporate Supporter Benefits

Join Facade Intelligence as a Team

  • Dedicated corporate client support manager. 
  • Priority registration for all IAST Programmes. 
  • 50% discount on Microcredential courses, short courses, case studies and CPDs. 
  • 20% discount on long programmes (AFE, DipFDE, and Advanced Courses).
  • FI Basic or Professional Membership for company employees for one year. Check out the Façade Intelligence Website for more information. Qualifying employees can be upgraded to FI Pro Certified Membership. Unlock your team’s potential with Façade Intelligence!

How to Join the IAST

Join the Façade Intelligence Professional Corporate Membership by enrolling a minimum of five team members and contacting us at [email protected].

Our membership operates on a subscription model for streamlined administration and account management. Prefer a one-off payment? No problem—just get in touch, and we’ll be happy to issue an invoice for your team’s annual membership.
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