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: Membership dues are prorated throughout the year based on a January 1 renewal cycle. If you join in November or December, your account will automatically be charged for those remaining months at a prorated rate plus the full membership dues for the upcoming year. Thank you!
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 - $2,500
- Logo recognition as a Silver Sponsor on CBC website, event signage, and printed materials.
- Five CBC Representatives from company personnel. Representatives will be listed in online Member Directory.
- Half-page advertisement in the Member Directory.
- Member Rate at all CBC Events.
- Logos of Silver Sponsors included as a group on bi-weekly newsletters once every 6 months (Monday & Wednesday of the same week). NEW BENEFIT
- One complimentary ticket to a CBC or Future Leaders Committee event (subject to availability; request must be made at least two weeks prior to the event; excludes the Merit Awards and Golf Outing). NEW BENEFIT
- Access to post-event attendee lists (full name, firm name).
- Direct link from sponsor logo to company website.
- Quarterly group Silver Sponsor logo posts on social media. NEW BENEFIT
- Logo featured at the bottom of promotional emails (below Platinum and Gold). NEW BENEFIT
- Future Leaders Program.
Gold Membership - $4,000
- 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 the Member Directory and Merit Awards Program.
- Member rate at all CBC Events.
- Logos of Gold Sponsors included as a group on two bi-weekly newsletters once per quarter (Monday & Wednesday of the same week). NEW BENEFIT
- Two complimentary tickets to one CBC or Future Leaders Committee event (subject to availability; request must be made at least two weeks prior to the event; excludes the Merit Awards and Golf Outing), with the opportunity to give a brief (1–2 minute) presentation. NEW BENEFIT
- Access to post-event attendee lists (full name, firm name).
- Direct link from sponsor logo to company website.
- Quarterly group Gold Sponsor logo posts on social media. NEW BENEFIT
- Logo featured at the bottom of promotional emails (below Platinum, above Silver). NEW BENEFIT
- Future Leaders Program.
Platinum Membership - $7,500
- Logo recognition as a Platinum Sponsor on event signage and printed materials.
- Hyperlinked logo on the CBC website (member to provide bit.ly or landing page URL).
- Ten CBC representatives for company personnel. Representatives will be listed in the online Member Directory.
- Full-page advertisement in the Member Directory, Award of Honor Program, and Merit Awards Program.
- Member rate at all CBC Events.
- Brief (1–2 minute) presentation at the Merit Awards (live, video, or hybrid). NEW BENEFIT
- Four complimentary tickets to a CBC or Future Leaders Committee event (subject to availability; request must be made at least two weeks prior to the event; excludes the Merit Awards and Golf Outing). NEW BENEFIT
- Access to post-event attendee lists (full name, firm name).
- Featured company highlight twice per year in the bi-weekly newsletter distributed to over 2,300 recipients (logo linked to homepage or landing page, placed above other sponsor logos). NEW BENEFIT
- Prominent logo placement at the bottom of CBC promotional emails (topmost position). NEW BENEFIT
- Future Leaders Program.
MEMBERHIP PROSPECTUS
Click the link below to view and download CBC’s Membership Prospectus.
View Membership Prospectus PDF
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
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.
CBC Discovery Groups
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.
Opportunities to Give Back
CBC’s Future Leaders Program provides young professionals with community service opportunities by organizing events at organizations like Nourishing Hope, Feed My Starving Children, and others.
CBC Newsletters
The Chicago Building Congress newsletter, “The Edifice” includes articles, member spotlights, a calendar of events as well as local and industry news.