BECOME A MEMBER

Become a part of the Chicago Building Congress, a vertically-integrated trade association networking organization.  The Chicago Building Congress is dedicated to uniting the Building Industry in a shared purpose; advancing the art, science, and technology of the Building Industry, and providing Industry Professionals with networking and educational opportunities. Our membership represents all aspects of the building industry enabling you to access Industry Professionals in all disciplines.

New Members! If joining in May or June of the current year, your account will automatically be charged for these two months (at a prorated rate) plus the following year Membership Dues. Thank you!

Current Members: RENEW HERE
New Members: JOIN HERE

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

Networking

The Chicago Building Congress provides exceptional opportunities for networking, business development and information exchange with high caliber Building Industry Professionals.

Event Attendee Lists
Members can access a list of all event attendees to help with connection and networking.
Leadership Development
CBC’s Future Leaders Program provides targeted networking, career development, and community service opportunities to hone the skills necessary to lead tomorrow’s industry, while increasing their involvement with the Chicago Building Congress.

Learn More here

CBC Discovery Groups
CBC Discovery Groups focus on emerging leaders and high performers who are moving up in their career at a the CBC Member company. Groups meet 9 times/year, are professionally facilitated and members are nominated by senior management. Go to http://www.cbcdiscovery.com/ to learn more.
CBC Construction Industry News Brief using Artificial Intelligence

The CBC News Brief allows you to choose articles and features most important to you. Artificial Intelligence culls credible construction industry sources tailored to match your interests. This is a CBC Membership benefit, and there is no cost to you. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact cbc@chicagobuildingcongress.org. Thank you.

Opportunities to Give Back
CBC’s Future Leaders Program provides young professionals with community service opportunities, while proceeds of CBC’s Annual Golf Classic are shared with the ACE Tech Charter High School. ACE Technical Charter High School (ACE Tech) serves approximately 500 students from Chicago’s Washington Park, Back of the Yards, Englewood and surrounding south side neighborhoods. ACE Tech was founded in 2004 to increase the number of urban, low-income, minority and female youth who enter the architecture, construction, and engineering industries.
CBC Newsletters
The Chicago Building Congressnewsletter, “The Edifice” includes articles, member spotlights, a calendar of events as well as local and industry news.
Discounted Prices
Members enjoy discounted pricing for Monthly meetings, Future Leader events, and Merit Award Nominations.  CBC Members are listed in both our print and online directory.  Only CBC Members can purchase advertising space in the CBC directory and on the website.
Camaraderie
CBC membership fosters long term professional and personal relationships.

MEMBERHIP INFOGRAPHICS

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MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

New Member - $500
  • Available to new members for their first year of membership. Members must upgrade to another level after their first year of membership.
  • Two CBC Representatives from company personnel. Representatives will be listed in online Member Directory.
  • Member Pricing at All CBC Events.
  • Access to event attendee lists.
  • Future Leaders Program.
Minority, Disadvantaged, and Women-Owned Business - $700
  • Available to minority, disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses with revenue under $10M.
  • Two CBC Representatives from company personnel. Representatives will be listed in online Member Directory.
  • Member Pricing at All CBC Events.
  • Access to event attendee lists.
  • Future Leaders Program.
Corporate - $900
  • Two CBC Representatives from company personnel. Representatives will be listed in online Member Directory.
  • Member Pricing at All CBC Events.
  • Access to event attendee lists.
  • Future Leaders Program.
Silver Membership - $1,500
  • Your name recognized as a Silver sponsor on CBC Website, all signage and printed materials.
  • Five CBC Representatives from company personnel. Representatives will be listed in online Member Directory.
  • Half-page advertisement in the CBC Member Directory.
  • Member Rate at all CBC Events.
  • Access to event attendee lists.
  • Future Leaders Program.
Gold Membership - $2,500
  • Your logo recognition as a Gold sponsor on CBC Website, event signage and printed materials.
  • Seven CBC Representatives for company personnel. Representatives will be listed in online Member Directory.
  • Half-page Program advertisement in our directory and Merit Awards Program.
  • Member Pricing at all CBC events.
  • Access to event attendee lists.
  • Future Leaders Program.
Platinum Membership - $5,000
  • Your Logo recognition as a Platinum sponsor on CBC’s Website, event signage and printed materials.
  • 10 CBC Representatives for company personnel. Representatives will be listed in online Member Directory.
  • Full-page Program advertisement in our directory, Award of Honor Program, and Merit Awards Program.
  • Member Pricing at all CBC events.
  • Access to event attendee lists.
  • Future Leaders Program.
Current Members: RENEW HERE
New Members: JOIN HERE