CSI Membership
CSI is a must for any professional involved in designing, supplying, building, negotiating, planning, contracting or any other function in the construction-building industry. CSI members bring real world solutions to this ever-changing climate. Becoming a CSI member gives you a wealth of benefits, including construction industry news and resources, standards and formats, networking opportunities, webinars, events, and member discounts.
Learn more about our different events, resources, educational opportunities, and check out our membership types below.
Why Should I Join?
Discounts
Save! Members receive discounts and special rates on CSI’s Professional Development Programs, education registrations, publications and special partner programs.
Networking Opportunities
Develop valuable contacts cross-industry at local chapter meetings, CSI’s annual convention, and other events.
Standards and Formats
Do your job better and faster with clear, concise documentation with CSI’s standards and formats — including: The Project Resource Manual — CSI Manual of Practice (PRM), MasterFormat™, SectionFormat™/PageFormat™, UniFormat™, National CAD Standard® (NCS), and OmniClass™.
Education
Increase technical knowledge through on-demand online courses, webinars and other programs at the chapter, region and national level.
Certification
Advance your career by attaining a Construction Document Technologist (CDT) certificate or advanced CSI certification:
- Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
- Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
- Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR)
Subscriptions/Industry Updates
Stay on the cutting edge with CSI publications including The Construction Specifier, CSI NewsBrief and CSI Weekly.
How Can CSI Help Your Business?
By supporting CSI membership for your employees, your company will:
- Get an edge on the competition
- Gain exposure to new business opportunities before they even hit the market
- Increase your company’s visibility
- Save money by building it right the first time!
Benefits of CSI Membership to Your Employee
- Opportunity to be up-to-date on the latest trends in building and design
- Earn CEU and LU credits and increase technical knowledge through professional development programs
- Cultivate valuable business contacts
- Develop leadership skills (organization, management, communication, budgeting) through chapter involvement.
Member Types
You can become a member by joining online or by mailing a membership application. For more information you can download the resource catalog.
$400 - Professional: You are a technically experienced individual whose primary function is to author, manage or communicate building information; to create, interpret or use construction documents; or to educate, support, or assist the construction industry.
$275 - Emerging Professional: You are an individual who has less than three years experience in any construction-related field and are a prospective Professional member.
$60 - Student: You are a full-time student enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in a construction industry curriculum at an educational institution.
Please Note: These dues are BOTH the national Institute Dues AND the Charlotte Chapter Dues combined.