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Become a Member

C4SB is the premier community for collaboration on open technology and agile standards for digital management of buildings throughout their lifecycle.

C4SB members provide vital resource and financial contributions that support its mission to accelerate the digital management of buildings through open source.  Members are able to influence the direction of C4SB in its mission, and get strategic support and additional benefits, such as members-only events and initiatives. Become a member to receive this extra support and make the most of your engagement with C4SB.

Why Join

As a member-funded non-profit, our contributing members provide the critical financial support to ensure that our ecosystem is sustainable for decades to come. In addition, members get access to certain members-only benefits such as:

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  • Access and networking: access to thought leaders and peers through discounted access and members-only events.

  • Marketing: leverage our community and platform to amplify your reach, connecting with customers and collaborators.

  • Advising: receive white glove partnership help from C4SB staff to reach your digital goals through open source.

 

Read our Member Benefits Guide for more information on membership and benefits

Pricing*

$0

There is no membership fee for individuals.  Individuals, whether part of a company, organization, or on their own, are most welcome to join and contribute to any and all C4SB interest groups, working groups, events and activities.  Some events, trainings or other activities may have a fee.

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Associate Membership is free for non-profits, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, government research institutions, and pre-approved open source projects.​

Strategic**
Strategic Members are companies willing and able to commit major support to C4SB's work.  Strategic Members are recognized with higher visibility on C4SB website and marketing materials, and get a seat on the C4SB Governing Board, which decides how to allocate C4SB funds to support various C4SB work.

Currently LF Member
Not currently LF Member**
**Rate may be higher, depending on employee headcount.

$100,000 (USD) / year

$120,000 (USD) / year

***Strategic C4SB membership requires an initial 2-year commitment.

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General (priced by employee headcount)
Membership is available for companies, giving their commitment to open-source and support for the Linux Foundation visibility on C4SB website and materials, as well as on their own company website and marketing materials. Other benefits of membership here.

Currently LF Member
$5,000 (USD) Up to 99
$5,000 (USD) 100 – 499
$10,000 (USD) 500 – 1,999
$25,000 (USD)
2,000 – 4,999
$50,000 (USD) 5,000+
Not Currently LF Member*
*Membership in LF is required to be a company member of C4SB.
$10,000 (USD) Up to 99
$15,000 (USD) 100 – 499
$25,000 (USD) 500 – 1,999
$40,000 (USD)
2,000 – 4,999
$70,000 (USD) 5,000+
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