Construction Management Association of America
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The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) is a non-profit and non-governmental, professional association serving the construction management
industry. The Association was formed in 1982. Current membership is more than 6,200, including individual CM/PM practitioners, corporate members, and construction owners in both public and private sectors, along with academic and associate members. CMAA has 27 regional chapters.
which recognizes certification programs for conformity assessment or a "demonstration that specified requirements relating to a product, process, system, person or body are fulfilled."
The CCM certification requires individuals to possess a requisite amount of experience and/or education. The eligibility requirements are:
1. 48 months experience as a CM in the qualifying areas as defined by the Qualifications Matrix and 2. One of the following:
In addition, two reference letters from a client or owner are required; they can be from any two projects that a candidate is documenting as part of their 48 month requirement. Finally, the candidate must pass the certification exam.
Most applicants are certified within 4–7 months of submitting their applications. The length of time it takes to become certified depends upon how quickly a candidate can submit a complete application including project documentation; how quickly the references respond; and how quickly a candidate can take and pass the CCM exam.
Americans for Transportation Mobility
CMAA has focused on several government and industry issues in recent years such as: the movement to create a National Infrastructure Bank, SAFETEA-LU or the Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, and the American Clean Energy and Security Act
(ACES).
David Conover, CCM - Chair, HDR,Inc.
Gary J. Cardamone, PE - Past Chair, Port of Long Beach
Ron Price, CCM - Chair-Elect, PB
Bruce D'Agostino, CAE, FCMAA - President & CEO of CMAA
Michael Potter, PE, CCM - Secretary/Treasurer, RK&K
Hugh Webster, Esq. - General Counsel, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean
College of Fellows
A designation CMAA awards to certain members who have proven to be industry leaders and "who have made significant contributions to their organizations, the industry and their profession," according to CMAA. The College of Fellows meet consistently to discuss CM standards and issues facing the profession. The College also produces industry topic white papers and all members are particularly active in the association, often having served as past national presidents or in other leadership roles.
or United States Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE), and private owners, such as universities or commercial construction owners. Since 1999, CMAA has also conducted an annual Owner's Survey of owner attitudes, preferences, needs and expectations across the industry. The CMAA Owner's Forum seminars and speeches typically focus on the results of this survey.
Additionally, CMAA hosts its annual National Conference & Trade Show at different locations each year. The national conference offers multiple seminars which count toward CCM certification or renewal. The conference also includes an awards ceremony known as the Project Achievement Awards. CMAA designates a panel of judges to evaluate and select entries of projects with the most significant contributions to the construction management industry.
Construction management
Construction Project Management is the overall planning, coordination and control of a project from inception to completion aimed at meeting a client’s requirements in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project that will be complete mingement is project management that applies...
industry. The Association was formed in 1982. Current membership is more than 6,200, including individual CM/PM practitioners, corporate members, and construction owners in both public and private sectors, along with academic and associate members. CMAA has 27 regional chapters.
Certification
According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, there is a growing movement toward certification of construction managers. CMAA established a voluntary certification program for construction managers, known as the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) program.The Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI)was established by CMAA to oversee the organization's certification program. In 2006, the CCM program was accredited by the American National Standards InstituteAmerican National Standards Institute
The American National Standards Institute is a private non-profit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States. The organization also coordinates U.S. standards with international...
which recognizes certification programs for conformity assessment or a "demonstration that specified requirements relating to a product, process, system, person or body are fulfilled."
The CCM certification requires individuals to possess a requisite amount of experience and/or education. The eligibility requirements are:
1. 48 months experience as a CM in the qualifying areas as defined by the Qualifications Matrix and 2. One of the following:
- An undergraduate (4-year BA/BS level) or graduate degree in construction managementConstruction managementConstruction Project Management is the overall planning, coordination and control of a project from inception to completion aimed at meeting a client’s requirements in order to produce a functionally and financially viable project that will be complete mingement is project management that applies...
, architectureArchitectureArchitecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
, engineeringEngineeringEngineering is the discipline, art, skill and profession of acquiring and applying scientific, mathematical, economic, social, and practical knowledge, in order to design and build structures, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that safely realize improvements to the lives of...
or construction science. - A 2-year undergraduate degree (AA/AS level) or certificate in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science AND 4 years experience in general design/construction. (This experience is in addition to the 48 month CM requirement.)
- No degree/certificate in construction management, architecture, engineering or construction science AND 8 years experience in general design/construction. (This experience is in addition to the 48-month CM requirement.)
In addition, two reference letters from a client or owner are required; they can be from any two projects that a candidate is documenting as part of their 48 month requirement. Finally, the candidate must pass the certification exam.
Most applicants are certified within 4–7 months of submitting their applications. The length of time it takes to become certified depends upon how quickly a candidate can submit a complete application including project documentation; how quickly the references respond; and how quickly a candidate can take and pass the CCM exam.
Advocacy
CMAA does host an advocacy program to represent the construction management industry before the United States Congress, federal agencies, state and local governments, and industry stakeholders. CMAA is active in several industry coalitions, including:Americans for Transportation Mobility
- The Alliance for Energy & Economic Growth
- The Clean Water Council (CWC)
- The Fair Competition Coalition
- The Infrastructure Security Partnership (TISP)
- National Waterways Alliance
- The Water Infrastructure Network (WIN)
- The Coalition Supporting Access and Choice Through Association Health Plans
- The Construction Industry Coalition Council (CICC)
CMAA has focused on several government and industry issues in recent years such as: the movement to create a National Infrastructure Bank, SAFETEA-LU or the Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009, and the American Clean Energy and Security Act
American Clean Energy and Security Act
The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 was an energy bill in the 111th United States Congress that would have established a variant of an emissions trading plan similar to the European Union Emission Trading Scheme...
(ACES).
Leadership
Executive CommitteeDavid Conover, CCM - Chair, HDR,Inc.
Gary J. Cardamone, PE - Past Chair, Port of Long Beach
Ron Price, CCM - Chair-Elect, PB
Bruce D'Agostino, CAE, FCMAA - President & CEO of CMAA
Michael Potter, PE, CCM - Secretary/Treasurer, RK&K
Hugh Webster, Esq. - General Counsel, Webster, Chamberlain & Bean
College of Fellows
A designation CMAA awards to certain members who have proven to be industry leaders and "who have made significant contributions to their organizations, the industry and their profession," according to CMAA. The College of Fellows meet consistently to discuss CM standards and issues facing the profession. The College also produces industry topic white papers and all members are particularly active in the association, often having served as past national presidents or in other leadership roles.
Publications
The association produces several publications, including the Construction Management Standards of Practice which attempts to define the standards and practices of the construction management profession. Other CMAA publications include the CM Advisor, a semi-monthly newsletter, and the CM eJournal which produces annual papers on prominent industry topics.Events
CMAA hosts two industry events every year for the construction management profession. One is the Owner's Forum, held every spring. The Owner's Forum is designed for construction owners, both federal owners, such as the General Services AdministrationGeneral Services Administration
The General Services Administration is an independent agency of the United States government, established in 1949 to help manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies. The GSA supplies products and communications for U.S...
or United States Army Corps of Engineers
United States Army Corps of Engineers
The United States Army Corps of Engineers is a federal agency and a major Army command made up of some 38,000 civilian and military personnel, making it the world's largest public engineering, design and construction management agency...
(USACE), and private owners, such as universities or commercial construction owners. Since 1999, CMAA has also conducted an annual Owner's Survey of owner attitudes, preferences, needs and expectations across the industry. The CMAA Owner's Forum seminars and speeches typically focus on the results of this survey.
Additionally, CMAA hosts its annual National Conference & Trade Show at different locations each year. The national conference offers multiple seminars which count toward CCM certification or renewal. The conference also includes an awards ceremony known as the Project Achievement Awards. CMAA designates a panel of judges to evaluate and select entries of projects with the most significant contributions to the construction management industry.