Do you share our passion for collaboration? Do you want to help transform the design and construction industry?
Cogence has two levels of participation: Partners and Emerging Leaders.
Become a Partner
Partners are industry leaders who are committed to advancing best practices in project delivery.
Criteria
- Balance. To give stakeholders equal voice, Cogence maintains a balanced composition of owner, architect, engineer, construction trade, and affiliate Partners.
- Commitment. Partners have demonstrated a commitment to working collaboratively to improve the industry.
- Influence. Partners have direct leadership responsibility in project delivery decisions within their organizations.
Expectations
- Dedication. Regular attendance at Cogence seminars and bi-monthly roundtable meetings.
- Engagement. Make your Cogence partnership a priority and come to meetings prepared to discuss the selected topics. Partners should be willing to share their unique experience and company’s approach to different sectors of work.
- Service. Be willing to serve, if asked, on a Cogence special or working committee.
Process
- Complete the Partnership Profile Application and Commitment Letter.
- After reviewing the candidate’s qualifications, the Cogence Partnership Committee determines whether to recommend the candidate to the Board. The Partnership Committee reviews profiles quarterly.
- Receive approval by the Board and begin on-boarding process.
- $1000 annual dues
Frequently Asked Questions
- View our Cogence FAQs (pdf)
Become an Emerging Leader
Mission Statement
- Empowering Emerging Leaders to Transform the Design and Construction Industry
Objective
- The Cogence Emerging Leaders Program provides rising leaders in design and construction with the knowledge and skills to boldly promote change across the industry. Tomorrow’s leaders will grow and impact the industry though leadership development, association with cross-market industry leaders, and mentorship.
Process
- Complete the Cogence Emerging Leaders Program Application and Emerging Leader Commitment Pledge.
- Apply, interview, and commit to 3-year program
- After 3 years, you can apply to become a Partner – driving change/ influencing organization
- Emerging Leader Program Overview
- Applications are accepted annually from January 1st through February 15th (extended to March 1, 2024)
- Selected EL’s will be notified and begin the program early March of the respective year
- Applications can be sent directly to Admin@Cogence.org
Partnership Update or Transfer
- Utilize the following form if you need to:
- Update your contact information
- You’ve changed companies
- Transfer Partnership to another individual
- Partnership Update-Transfer form