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Property and Construction Certification Program

Professional Certification Program

The professional Certified Construction Manager program is conducted by the APIB and HKIR for both members and nonmembers. It provides professional recognition to those applicants possessing the requisite education and/or job experience and successfully demonstrating their knowledge and skills.


Procedures to Apply for Certification Examination


Upon determination by an applicant that they are eligible, the applicant must complete the Application for Certification Examination included in this brochure and forward it to:

Director of Certification
Secretariat Office of APIB
Suite 1313, Asian House
1 Hennessy Road, Hong Kong

The fee for the assessment is $500.00 payable at the time the completed application is submitted. Of this amount $500.00 is refundable should an applicant withdraw their application prior to the date of the assessment, or fail to meet the eligibility requirements to take the assessment as determined by the Institute Certification Committee.










Certification Committee Review


Upon receipt of an application to take the assessment, the Certification Committee will determine whether an applicant qualifies under the provisions of one of the options listed. The decision by the Committee will be final. If an applicant is not qualified to take the assessment, the application and $500.00 of the fee will be returned with an explanation by the Committee of its action. An applicant may resubmit their application at any time with additional information for reconsideration.

Notification of Assessment Results

Within sixty days after an applicant takes the assessment they will be notified of the results in writing by the Director of Certification. Successful applicants will be issued certificates in accordance with the applicants request. Unsuccessful applicants may resubmit after twelve months.


Certificates will be issued in THREE catergories:

• Certified Property Manager (CPM)
• Certified Facility Manager (CFM)
• Certified Building & Construction Manager (CBCM)

The fee for issuing a certificate is $1000. There is no annual fee and no need for renewal.




8/F, Yue Hing Building, 103 Hennessy Road, Hong Kong
Tel: (852) 2866 1615 Fax: (852) 2294 0255 E-mail: apib@hkiob.com