Construction Management Association of America

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
– Non-profit and non-governmental professional association
– Formed in 1982
– Current membership of over 14,000
– Includes individual CM/PM practitioners, corporate members, and construction owners
– Has 29 regional chapters

Certification Program (CCM)
– Voluntary certification program for construction managers
– Established by CMAA
– Overseen by the Construction Manager Certification Institute
– Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
– Requires experience and/or education, along with passing the certification exam

Education
– CMAA became a member society of ABET in 2013
– ABET accredits undergraduate and graduate education programs in engineering and related fields
– ABET introduced a new accreditation for undergraduate programs in Construction Management
– Program-specific criteria adopted in 2015
– Promotes high-quality education in the field

Advocacy
– CMAA represents the construction management industry before various entities
– Advocacy program for the United States Congress, federal agencies, state and local governments, and industry stakeholders
– Active in industry coalitions advocating for infrastructure investment
– Promotes the interests of the industry
– Works towards favorable policies and regulations

College of Fellows
– Designation awarded to industry leaders
– Recognizes significant contributions to organizations, the industry, and the profession
– Consistent meetings to discuss CM standards and profession-related issues
– Produces industry topic white papers
– Active members in the association, often serving in leadership roles

Publications
– Construction Management Standards of Practice defines industry standards and practices
– CMAA produces several publications
– Bi-monthly newsletter called CM Advisor
– Provides valuable industry information and updates
– Supports professional development and knowledge sharing

Events
– CMAA hosts two industry events annually
– National Conference & Trade Show held every fall
– Offers seminars for CCM certification and Continuing Education Units
– Includes Project Achievement Awards ceremony
– Capital Projects Symposium held every spring to explore trends and issues in capital project delivery

References
– CMAA website provides information about the association
– Bureau of Labor Statistics highlights the growing movement towards certification of construction managers
– ANSI accredits the CCM program
– Construction Industry Institute recognizes the value of CCM credential
– CMAA conducts regular surveys and research on industry-related topics Source:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Construction_Management_Association_of_America