From hand-written letters to text messages, drive-in movies to Netflix, sketch pads to iPads, the differences between generations are so vast they sometimes seem to be speaking different languages. Targeted toward young professionals, this session...
All construction managers understand the importance of project planning. However, succession planning for an organization is often ignored. While a management succession plan prepares your organization for vacancies of senior leadership, the process...
This session will describe the unique challenges, issues, and quality assurance processes instituted for a major pump station and reservoir project for Dallas Water Utilities. As construction designs become larger and more complex, and with...
The construction industry has experienced continued growth since 2010 and with that it is experiencing an increasing labor shortage. While the number of women in construction management has grown over the last 15 years, women are still just 8% of the...
Construction managers have significant impact on the potential occurrence and resolution of construction claims and disputes on a project. Arcadis' Global Construction Disputes Report identifies causes and trends in global construction disputes. The...
A recipe for successful use of the emerging technologies of Business Intelligence (BI) and Data Visualization starts with the ingredients (a heaping ton of data that needs to be organized, managed, and interpreted), followed by preparation (data...
When the design, trades, and other contracts (the "twist") are held by the construction manager, they fall under the CM at-risk (CMAR) designation. This session will prove this is a delivery method that, if managed correctly, could see substantial...
The Professional Practice SOP module is part of the Standards of Practice (SOP) online program, and provides the key information and guidance necessary to achieve professionalism within the construction management industry. Upon completion, you will...
These online, interactive flash cards include key terms and CMAA definitions from the construction management body of knowledge. They are designed for those wanting to review key CM terminology, and provide an additional resource for those studying...
In this CMAA Leadership Library course, you will discover all that Lean Construction concepts have to offer with regard to time management including respect for people, continual improvement, elimination of waste, and clearly defining and adding...