CMAA News

The past two years have proven to be very challenging for our industry in maintaining the employment levels of our construction management, (CM) practitioners, as well as trying to realize meaningful growth for our CM firms and for our clients that want desperately to see their projects funded and move forward.

New: 2010 Edition of Construction Management Standards of Practice
The first comprehensive new edition of CMAA’s SOP since 2003 includes new sections on Risk Management, BIM and Sustainability, along with expanded attention to Program Management and other updates. This is the basic work defining the range of services that constitute professional Construction Management, serving as an indispensable guide for owners and service providers alike.

Preventing Third Party Beneficiary Claims
The “Great Recession” has hit the construction industry particularly hard. Employment within the industry has fallen over 28% since 2006 and is still shrinking. Residential housing starts have declined 72% since 2005.

Education Committee Report: More Great Seminars Coming Soon!
The Education Committee has been busy through the spring and summer 2010. Seminars each month have been well attended and provided educational input on a number of interesting topics.

Legislative Committee Report: A New Bond Issue for Our Schools
Another bond issue for education facility construction and modernization may be headed our way.

Membership Committee Report: CMAA Membership Continues to Grow
In our last report for April we reported 934 active members. As of June 29, 2010, our membership total is 944--a small gain since our last report in April.

Insights from a New CMAA Member
CMAA Membership Committee Chair Natasha DeBenon, recently had the privilege of sitting down with John Webb Director of Marketing, West Coast, of MACTEC Engineering Consulting, Inc. to talk about who MACTEC is, what the firm does, and why CMAA is important to them.

Hurry to Hold Your Spot!
CMAA Southern California Chapter will hold our annual golf tournament and scholarship fundraiser at the Industry Hills Golf Club at Pacific Palms Resort in Industry, CA. The event will be on September 15, 2010 and will include both courses at the resort.

Please take this opportunity to help support CMAA and support our industry!

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."