Yes — if you fail the CIOB Professional Review, you are allowed to resubmit, and many candidates successfully pass on their second attempt. CIOB encourages applicants to learn from the feedback provided and make the necessary improvements to their submission.

Here’s a full breakdown of what happens after a failed review, how to prepare for resubmission, and tips to improve your success rate.

What Happens If You Fail the Review?

After submitting your Professional Review, the CIOB assessors may decide that:

• One or more of the eight core competencies were not adequately demonstrated
• The examples lacked detail, clarity, or relevance
• The writing was too vague, team-based, or not focused on your individual contribution
• The report was not structured properly or didn’t follow the STAR method
• The CPD record was insufficient or outdated

You will receive a detailed feedback report outlining:

• Which competency areas were not met
• Specific comments or concerns
• Guidance on what to revise or expand

Can You Resubmit?

✅ Yes, CIOB allows resubmissions and does not limit the number of attempts.

✔ You do not need to pay the full review fee again, but a small re-evaluation fee may apply (varies case by case).

✔ You can resubmit the full review or just the sections that need improvement, depending on the feedback.

When Can You Resubmit?

You can typically resubmit:

• As soon as you’re ready and have addressed the feedback
• There is no mandatory waiting period, but it’s recommended you take the time to:
• Revise your report properly
• Consult a mentor or professional for review
• Update your CPD log, if required

📌 Tip: Submitting too soon without significant improvement may lead to another rejection.

Tips to Improve Your Resubmission

🛠️ Focus Areas:

Use the STAR Method:

• Situation – project background
• Task – your role/responsibility
• Action – what you did
• Result – measurable outcome/impact

Clarify Your Individual Contribution:

• Use “I” instead of “we”
• Highlight your leadership, decisions, and technical input

Be Specific:

• Mention tools, contracts, software, standards (JCT, NEC, BIM, etc.)
• Avoid general or overly high-level descriptions

Strengthen Weak Areas:

• Focus on the exact competencies marked as inadequate
• Add new examples if the original ones were weak or irrelevant

Update CPD Log:

• Include recent learning activities
• Ensure it meets CIOB’s expectations (e.g. 30–40 hours per year)

Should You Get Help?

Yes — many professionals use the opportunity to:

• Work with a CIOB mentor or reviewer
• Consult a professional writing or review service
• Use sample reports or templates for better formatting

Common Mistakes to Avoid in Resubmission

❌ Mistake ✅ Solution

• Repeating same weak examples Use stronger or more recent projects
• Ignoring STAR format Follow it clearly for every competency
• Too much team-based writing Focus on personal actions and decisions
• Unclear or outdated CPD Update with recent, relevant learning activities

Final Verdict

Yes, you can resubmit if you fail the CIOB Professional Review — and with the right preparation, you can absolutely succeed the next time in CIOB Membership

The key is to:

• Take the feedback seriously
• Refocus your report on CIOB’s required competencies
• Demonstrate leadership, ethics, and construction expertise clearly

📌 Many professionals pass on their second submission with minor revisions and clearer examples.