profession. CIAT defines chartered architectural technologists as follow: Chartered Architectural Technologists provide architectural design services and solutions. They are specialists in the science of architecture, building design and construction and form the link between concept and construction. They negotiate the construction project and manage the process from conception through to completion. Chartered Architectural Technologists, MCIAT, may practise on their own account or with fellow Chartered Architectural Technologists, architects, engineers, surveyors and other professionals within the construction industry. As professionals adhering to a Code of Conduct, they are required to obtain and maintain mandatory Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) if providing services directly to clients. They specify products with reference to the RIBA Product Selector, Architects Standard Catalogue, Barbour Index and trade literature. See also Architect Architectural drawing Architectural engineering Architectural technology Building engineer Building engineering Building services engineering Project engineering Construction manager Construction engineering Construction engineer Drafter Engineering technician Engineering technologist References External links CIAT's website for Chartered Architectural Technologists British Columbia Institute of Technology South African Institute of Architectural Technologist Architectural Technology Ireland Architectural Technology Ontario Architectural and Building Technologists Association of Manitoba Architectural design Architecture occupations Building engineering Draughtsmen Technicians