Welcome to CABE's Archive
This is more than just a collection of documents–it is a window into our shared history, capturing the challenges, innovations, and successes that have shaped modern building practices. By exploring these materials, you can learn from the past, build upon established knowledge and apply these insights to the future of the industry.
The CABE Archive is a living resource, designed to support professionals, students, and researchers alike. Whether you are examining landmark projects, studying changes in building regulations or following CABE’s journey over the past century, this platform provides you with an invaluable tool to both inform and inspire.
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Preserving over a Century of Excellence in Building Engineering
For more than 100 years, CABE has stood at the forefront of the built environment, championing professional excellence, technical innovation and ethical practice. Since its formation in September 1925, CABE has played a vital role in shaping the industry through raising standards, fostering collaboration, and providing a global network of support for building engineers.
Established in recognition of CABE’s centenary year, this digital archive preserves CABE’s rich heritage, making it accessible to members and researchers alike. Through this resource, you can explore CABE’s contributions across the decades and gain a deeper understanding of how building engineering has evolved in response to technological advancements, regulatory changes and the needs of society.
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Unlocking Knowledge Through the CABE Digital Archive
Engaging with historical archives is essential for research, education and the advancement of any profession. This platform provides you with a unique opportunity to connect directly with original publications from CABE.
By accessing this carefully curated archive, you can:
- enhance your knowledge by understanding the historical context of construction standards and practices
- support research and innovation by tracing the evolution of regulations, sustainability initiatives, and technical methodologies
- draw inspiration from past achievements to inform and influence your current and future projects; and
- connect with CABE’s heritage, deepening your appreciation of the Association’s role in advancing the profession.
As we look to the future, this digital archive will ensure that our shared history remains accessible, relevant, and meaningful–empowering the next generation of building engineers.
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Highlights from the Archive
©2025 • Building Engineer is the official journal of Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
This digital library hosts historic issues of Building Engineer and its predecessor titles. The journal was first produced when the organisation was known as the Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors (IAAS), continued under the name Association of Building Engineers (ABE), and has since been published by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Building Engineer has been published by Redactive Media Group Ltd since October 2019. Prior to this date, it was published directly by CABE (and previously ABE/IAAS).
All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of these publications is not permitted without prior written permission.
Articles and content published within the journal do not necessarily reflect the opinions of CABE, nor do CABE, the publishers, or authors endorse or accept any responsibility for any claims made by advertisers. As these journals reflect the time of their original publication, changes in circumstances after that date may impact on the accuracy of the information contained within. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are up to date with any relevant changes in legislation and/or requirements of any relevant regulators.
CABE accepts no liability for the way in which any information contained or accessed via this digital library is interpreted and/or used.
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