Member Qualifications

• Members must have a high profile in the industry, with an established track record of contributing to the inception, design, research, construction, occupation, or operation of the built environment.
• Maintain the highest ethical standing in the industry.
• Represent a company or institution recognized as a leader in the tall building industry which is a CTBUH organizational member in good standing, preferably at the Supporting Contributor level. (Note: exceptions on membership level may be made for non-profit, academic, or government institutions.)
• Serve in a role that will help grow the Council and sponsor programs to serve members, and have a track record of strong engagement with the Council.
• Ensure a balanced representation within the Group of both disciplines and geographic regions, reflecting the international mission and diversity of the Council.

Member Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance to the Board of Trustees on CTBUH matters, including inputting to regular (two-weekly) strategic questions from Headquarters.
• Create and submit an annual Leader Plan outlining specific initiatives to undertake over the course of the year.
• Initiate, drive, and contribute to relevant Council initiatives, including conferences, awards, research projects, committees, programming, and publications.
• Evaluate CTBUH Assemblies & Committees activities relevant to designated seat’s discipline, where relevant, ensuring suitable representation and output quality.
• Serve as a spokesperson for the Council and promote its mission and goals, including representing the Council at regional events.
• Attend the annual CTBUH Leaders meeting (held in conjunction with the CTBUH International Conference in the Fall – subsidized registration is provided), as well as interim Group teleconferences. Missing more than one meeting consecutively results in expulsion from the group.
• Act as a “CTBUH Ambassador” within your firm to encourage the involvement of a wider group of colleagues in CTBUH activities and initiatives, especially younger professionals.
• Ensure the fiscal success of the Council’s programs by recruiting major sponsors and at least five new, high-level members a year.
• Commit 25+ hours per year as a CTBUH Advisory Group member (not including event attendance).
• Maintain regular email and phone communication (once every three weeks) with CTBUH staff to provide progress updates on activities and initiatives.

Member Benefits

• Lead the growth and direction of the Council at the highest levels; create programs that educate and benefit the industry at large.
• Reinforce yourself as a Leader in the tall building industry globally, and an expert within your discipline.
• Recognition as a CTBUH Leader, the Council’s highest-level volunteers, receiving access to the exclusive Leader network.
• Enjoy a privileged profile – as well as subsidized registration – at the CTBUH annual conference and regional events.
• Receive enhanced “designated individual” CTBUH member benefits (e.g. access to advanced website data tools, join the CTBUH expert panel; join the CTBUH speaker bureau, etc.).
• Be promoted internationally, via: a “people page” on the CTBUH website; “Meet the CTBUH” section of the CTBUH Journal; video and podcast interviews; a member of the CTBUH awards jury; etc.
• Become a point of contact for new business.
• Receive support from CTBUH staff on activities and initiatives.
• Help improve the industry, and our future on this planet!