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George Gehringer, PhD Vice President Professional Development
Meghan Johnson Senior Associate Professional Development
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Construction Management Association of America CMAA
North America's only organization dedicated
exclusively to the interests of professional program and construction management.
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Mission: To promote and enhance leadership, professionalism
and excellence in managing the development and construction of projects and programs.
Vision:
To be the recognized authority in the management and development of construction projects and programs.
Mission and Vision
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About CMAA
n Incorporated in 1982 n 5,000+ member Industry Association
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About CMAA
n Membership comprised of n CM and Construction Firms n Individual practitioners n Owner organizations n Academia n Other participants (accountants, insurance,
attorneys…..)
n 25 regional chapters serving local needs of members
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About CMAA
n CMAA Foundation
n Research Funding n Owners/FMI Studies (“Comparative
Cost Analysis w/wo CM,” “Ethical Practices”)
n Owners/Northeastern University (“Risk Reduction Techniques using CM”)
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About CMAA
n Scholarships n $100 K annually n 50 Applicants for 6 national scholarships,
n $3K ea n Participate at National Conference
n Student Chapters: n 25 each n Affiliation with local CMAA Chapter n Affiliation with local SAME Post
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CMAA’s Goals
n Promote national and international recognition of professional CM services for capital project execution
n Enhance professional practice through professional development of practitioners
n Provide advocacy on behalf of the CM industry throughout government
n To represent all segments in the CM industry
n Promote research & development of CM practices
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Collaboration
n Owner Organizations n BJC Healthcare n Constellation Energy n LMC Properties, Inc.
n Educational Institutions n Harvard University n Pratt Institute n Virginia Tech
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Collaboration
n Construction organizations n Jacobs n PBS&J n URS Corporation
n Public Sector Agencies n Federal Highway Administration n MTA New York City Transit Authority n U.S. General Services Administration
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Collaboration
n International organizations n CH2M HILL n Hill International n VIAP, Inc.
n Member of ACCE, AIA, USGBC, SAME
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CMAA Professional Development: Meeting The
Unique Needs of The CM
Professional From College, Though Early
Development, to Certification and
Beyond…
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Meeting The Unique Developmental Needs of The CM Professional
n BIM, LEED, TIA, VE Workshops n Annual Leadership Forum n National Conference & Trade Show n Transportation Summit (2008) n Water Summit (2009) n Webinars n Committee Memberships n Presentations (SOP, Webinar, SAME)
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It all begins at the college/university...
n Student Chapters n Construction Manager-In-Training (CMIT)
Program n Mentor-Protégé Relationships n Local Chapter Events n Conferences and Webinars
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CMIT A New Step in the Professional
Construction Management Career Path
n Promising young construction managers can acquire extensive education through sheer self-application.
n A self-directed program. n Practical experience, takes time. n Mentor-Protégé relationship helps “fast-track”
certification n Use of MBTI
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CMIT A New Step in the Professional Construction
Management Career Path
n CMIT is available as a professional credential to recognize young practitioners who have displayed high educational achievement and who have the desire to learn “how” to become competent, successful construction managers.
n The Mentor-Protégé relationship is considered
fundamental to the success of this program.
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CMIT A New Step in the Professional
Construction Management Career Path n To qualify for CMIT, a candidate must:
n Meet certain minimum educational requirements
n Submit a formal application (at CMAA University site) with an application fee of $195.00.
n Undergo CMIT Review Committee Evaluation
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CMIT A New Step in the Professional Construction
Management Career Path n Complete the CMIT/Capstone Course (The
History of Construction Management Practices and Procedures)
n Score at least 80% on the associated exam n Study, commit to, and sign the “CMAA Code of
Professional Ethics of the Construction and Program Manager”
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Conflicts of
Interest
Client Service
Fair Competition
Standards Of
Practice
Public Welfare
Fair Compensation
Integrity
Professional Development
Representation Of
Qualifications
ETHICS For
CMIT
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CMAA eLearning
n Professional Practice n Project Management n Contract
Administration n Cost Management
n Safety & Risk Management
n Quality Management n Value Engineering n Time Management
Eight Certificate Programs for Standards of Practice Modules
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CMAA eLearning
n Foundation Course n 24 hours n Interactive, blended solution n mLearning (IPOD) n Cohort design n Weekly meetings w/Instructor/Professor n Continuous assessments n Addresses the International Market
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International Initiatives
n Tree of Life (TOL) n Focus on Iraqi architects, engineers, CMs n Prototype of International Programs n ISD/ADDIE Process
n Define roles, responsibilities and relationships n To identify discrete competencies/tasks
n Anticipated expansion to India and Vietnam
n CIOB Cooperation Agreement Signed, May 2008
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CMAA Professional Development Department
How may we help you to help others become competent CM Professionals?
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CMAA Professional Development (PD) Staff
George Gehringer, PhD Vice President, PD (703) 677-3367 [email protected] n BS, Civil Engineering n MA, Psychology n PhD, Psychology n 7 years in CM n 20 years in T&D
Raul A. Zaritsky, PhD, MFA Manager, Virtual Learning (703) 677-3376 [email protected] n MFA, Video & Film n MS, Cognitive Science n PhD, Education n 22 years of Educational Design and
Technology n 15 years of Video & Film Meghan P. Johnson Senior Associate, PD (703) 677-3375 [email protected] BA, English/Communication 3 years in T&D 2 years Association experience
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