Why should I join?

• To keep up to date with changes and developments in technology and legislation.
• To meet other people and share practical experiences and knowledge.
• To stay ahead in your profession.

Can I join?
If you work in the Healthcare Estates Sector, you can apply to join the Institute. Our members are from all areas of Estate and Facilities Management involving Architects, Surveyors through Engineers and Estates Officers to Facilities Personnel in both the public and private sector.

Lots of experience but no qualifications? No problem! You can join as an Affiliate Member if you have experience of working in Healthcare Estates. We consider each application individually.

For further information contact membership@iheem.org.uk or select Application for a downloadable application form.

Membership Benefits

• Engineering Council Registrations – As a nominated body of the Engineering Council UK, the Institute can register members as Professional Engineers (CEng, IEng) and Professional Engineering Technicians (EngTech).
• Technical – Members receive a free copy of our Health Estates Journal ten times a year, and we also have a technical librarian to assist with any queries.
• Seminars – Seminars and workshops are run regularly throughout the UK and offers the opportunity to keep ahead in your field as speakers are drawn form a wide spectrum of the industry.
• Professional Development – The Institute can offer advice and guidance on how to achieve the most from your P.D.
• Branches – The Institute has branches in the UK and 4 overseas in Ireland, the Middle East, Hong Kong and Asia, with the possibility of more forming in the near future.
• Annual Awards – Awards are presented annually for technical papers written by members and members are nominated for national Awards for other contributions.
• Conferences – We hold an annual 2 day conference, run jointly with NHS Estates, and other smaller regional conferences, which are all complimented by a diverse range of speakers as well as an exhibition.
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Legal Helpline – All members have access to a free telephone legal helpline and free legal website offering advice and information on a range of legal aspects. this website can be accessed via the members only section of this website. Click this link to go there.

• Private Medical Plan – All members have the opportunity to take advantage of saving up to 40% on private medical treatment.
• Publications – Along with the Health Estate journal, a wall planner is sent free to members. Members are eligible for 15% discount on subscriptions to HealthInvestor Magazine.
• Contacts – IHEEM encourages links with other professionals in the healthcare sector through our journal, local branch meetings, conferences and seminars.
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Careers Advice and Guidance – Along with general careers advice, The Institute offers a personal mentoring scheme whereby an experienced member will act as an advisor to help you develop your career, or to help you through any difficulties.
• Health Estate Journal Archive - The Health Estate Journal (publication of the institute) has been running in various guises since 1945. This set of disks contains pdf versions of the journal since its start and is an excellent source of historical information on the industry.