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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 ggehringer@cmaanet.org 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 rzaritsky@cmaanet.org 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 mjohnson@cmaanet.org BA, English/Communication 3 years in T&D 2 years Association experience