Construction manager’s license

Before you can apply for the license to HMS, you must attend a course on construction manager’s responsibility which is held at Iðan education centre in collaboration with HMS. The courses are held several times a year and registration takes place on Iðan's website when the next course has been planned.

Once the course is completed, you can apply for the license on My Pages HMS. All those applying for a license must submit a confirmation of course completion and have a registered quality control system with HMS.

The application form is on HMS My pages, under Applications > License. When applying for construction manager’s licenses II and III, other construction manager’s licenses are renewed at the same time.

Supporting documents

Construction manager I for building technicians or master craftsmen

• Confirmation of 2 years’ practical experience as a building technician or a licensed master craftsman.

• If you received a master tradesman’s diploma before January 1, 1987 and you are not certified (local rights), confirmation of your rights will be required.

Construction manager I and III for architects, building technicians, technologists and engineers.

• Confirmation of 5 years’ practical experience in construction, building design, building inspection or project management during construction works.

• If you are not certified, you must submit authorization to use the job title (from the ministry of higher education, science and innovation).

Construction manager III for building technicians or master craftsmen

• Confirmation of 3 years’ practical experience as a building technician or a certified master craftsman.

Construction manager II for technicians and engineers

• Confirmation of 10 years’ practical experience in project management during construction works, there of 3 years’ practical experience in management or inspection of construction works.

Construction manager I and III interim provision

• A building inspector’s confirmation that you were employed as a construction manager before January 1, 2011 (under provisional clause 6 of the

  Construction act no. 160/2010).

When you have submitted an application you will receive confirmation of receipt by email. If any information will be missing HMS will contact you by email.

Application accepted

When an application has been accepted you will receive an email informing you that a claim for the license fee has been sent to your internet bank. Once you have paid the fee your license diploma will be mailed to you and your name will be added to the list of construction managers.

The license must be renewed every 5 years. See more about renewal.

Application denied

If you do not meet the criteria or if some documentation is missing or require further clarification, you will be contacted by email.

Cost

The cost for issuing a license is ISK 12.000.