CMAA News

After being on the job these past few months I am excited to say that our Southern California Chapter remains strong and robust. We continue to grow and prosper even through these difficult economic times with membership at a record high of over 900 members thanks to all of you and your continued support.

Investing in the Future of CM
We’ve grown accustomed to reporting ever-larger membership numbers over the years, up to our current record level of more than 6,000. But there is an interesting story within this data, one that encourages me to be even more optimistic about our future.

Maintaining Good Community Relations During Construction
You are soundly sleeping in your home, and all of a sudden the sounds of heavy equipment, back-up beepers and jack hammers shatter your peaceful, early morning slumber. A major pipeline is being constructed right down your street and you didn’t know about it.

“NO DAMAGES FOR DELAY” CLAUSES IN CALIFORNIA IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE WORKS SETTINGS
A brief summary of “no damages for delay” provisions in the California public and private works settings.

Public-Private Partnerships – Building Roads to the Future
The Department of Finance estimates that California is in need of $500 billion worth of infrastructure in the next two decades. In the face of limited financial resources to pay for construction of new facilities and renovation of existing ones, the debate in California over the desirability of public-private partnerships (commonly referred to as a PPP or P3) is at an all time high.

Action-Packed Construction Drama, Kid-Style
What kid doesn’t love watching a construction site? In Santa Monica recently, the show came right up to the front door of the Lincoln Child Development Center.

Education Committee Update
A new Education Committee has been formed in the Southern California Chapter this year. The mission of the committee is to focus on improving the quality and relevance of the seminar offerings from the chapter as well as improving owner outreach/participation and offering project site visit opportunities.

Winter Break is Over! Now it’s Noses Back to the Grindstone!
The Student Outreach Committee is in the midst of another successful program.

Membership Report
Welcome to 2010 already! “My, things sure do move quickly around here!” We are off to a good start and I am happy to say that our Southern California membership is still strong. We want to thank all of our sponsors and members for your continued commitment to CMAA.

NOTES FROM THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Did you know? Are you thinking about hiring yourself out directly as an independent Construction Manager directly to an Owner to provide OAR, (Owner Authorized Representative), services? If so, congratulations on becoming your own boss.

LAX Remodels Baggage Handling at Terminal 3 for Speed, Efficiency
The Terminal 3 passenger lobby at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) used to be filled with check-in counters, passengers with bags, airport and airline staff, security, and massive truck- sized explosive detection machines. Not anymore.

Donna Peters, C.M.I.T., LEED AP
The CMAA Southern California Chapter owes a big “thank you” to Donna Peters for all her hard work on past chapter newsletters.

Attention Golfers and Sponsors:
CMAA Southern California Chapter will once again hold the 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.

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."