CMAA News

Welcome to another great year filled with opportunities for our members of the CMAA Southern California Chapter. We have added six new board members for 2009-2010: Moshir Kellada, CCM of Vanir Construction Management is the new CCM Committee Chair, Chip Ossman, of Ossman PM Consulting is the new Legislative Committee Chair, Ali Altaha of C2PM is coming back on the Board after taking a year off as our Program Committee Chair.

Check out the new digital CM Advisor!
CM Advisor has a new, highly interactive digital format that delivers more content and more connections to the news and information you want. View the September October issue.

‘Greening’ Urban America
The green building movement plays a crucial role in creating a sustainable and healthy environment. While the benefits of creating and using green buildings are numerous, environmentally responsible construction is the exception rather than the rule.

PARTNERING – IS IT TIME TO PUT IT ON THE SHELF?
It has been 20 years since a task force for the Construction Industry Institute (CII) developed
the method of construction project team-building called “partnering.” Vogues in management come and go; since 20 years certainly exceeds their normal lifetime it seems worthwhile to ask the question, “Is it time to put partnering on the shelf?”

Membership Report – Summer/Fall 2009
Our membership team continues to work hard but had summer vacations during this quarter. We are happy to say that membership is still strong. We want to thank all of our sponsors and members for your continued commitment to CMAA.

Summary of Construction Law Updates for 2009

California’s High Speed Rail Still on Track
Back in November 2008, California voters gave a green light to the nation’s first high speed rail system, approving a $9.95 billion bond to fund trains covering 800 miles at an astounding velocity of up to 220 mph between major metropolitan areas. California’s effort has been 14 years in development, since it was first recommended by a Commission back in 1994.

New SOC Members and CMAA Student Clubs/Chapters wanted!
It’s that time of year again and the Student Outreach Committee is looking forward to a very successful 2009-10 school year.

Cumming Pilots New Design-Build Program
Since 2004, CMAA Southern California Chapter member Cumming has overseen 51 projects for Los Angeles Southwest College (LASC). Taken together, these assignments will transform over 80% of the campus.

Construction Manager in the Spotlight: Wendy Kaszycki, CCM
“I actually became aware of the CCM certification through our Client, the Los Angeles Unified School District. LAUSD encouraged both its employees and contract professionals to seek the certification. Although I am a PE, I feel that the CCM designation shows that I have had the responsibility and experience in all aspects of construction management.

Golf Tournament a Great Success!
What a day we had at the Industry Hills Golf Club at the Pacific Palms resort! Three hundred and twenty of CMAA’s best golfers and guests played on two different courses.

Upcoming Events

November

Thursday November 19, 2009
McGraw-Hill Construction Forecast
The Grand Conference Center, Long Beach. 8:00 - 10:30 am

December

Wednesday December 2, 2009
Breakfast of Champions
Downtown LA Marriott, Los Angeles. 8:00 - 10:00 am

Thursday December 3, 2009
LACMTA - Measure R and the New Transportation Projects in Los Angeles County
Marriott @ LAX, Los Angeles. 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Friday December 4, 2009
El Nino - Prepare for the Storm
The Grand Conference Center, Long Beach. 8:00 - 10:30 am

Wednesday December 16, 2009
CCM Application Workshop
Downtown LA Marriott, Los Angeles. 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Information & RSVP to: Moshir Kellada

February 2010

Thursday February 4, 2010
Owners' Night
The Grand Conference Center, Long Beach. 5:30 pm
Owner Invitation

May 2010

May 2 - 4, 2010
CMAA Spring Conference
Atlanta, GA
For information: www.cmaanet.org

May 6, 2010
Annual Awards Banquet
JW Marriott @ LA Live, Downtown Los Angeles
5:00 - 9:00 pm
More info / flier will follow

The Mission of CMAA is "to promote and enhance leadership, professionalism, and excellence
in managing the development and construction of projects and programs."

The Vision of CMAA is "to be the Authority in the Management of the Construction Process."