The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) recently held its 2025 Hill Day in Washington, D.C., bringing together construction and program management professionals from across the country to advocate for policies supporting the industry.
During the April 29 event, CMAA advocates met with congressional offices to educate lawmakers about the critical role of construction and program management professionals. Advocates emphasized the value of credentialed construction and program managers on public projects, and voiced support for policies included in the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow’s Workforce Act (S. 756/H.R. 1151).
This bipartisan legislation, which currently has 154 sponsors and cosponsors in the House and 14 in the Senate, would expand 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing programs, creating new opportunities for professionals seeking industry certification.
“Our 2025 Hill Day demonstrated the power of bringing together passionate industry advocates to speak directly with policymakers,” said Ethan Lott, Director of Advocacy for CMAA. “The conversations we had on Capitol Hill are already yielding positive results and will help advance policies that support construction management professionals and strengthen America’s infrastructure and workforce development. We’re deeply grateful to all our members who participated in this important initiative," he added.
“CMAA Hill Day provided a powerful platform to tell the construction management industry's story, and to highlight the vital role of credentialed construction managers and the significant contributions we make to U.S. infrastructure,” said Kara Lentz, PE, CCM, National Construction Services Practice Leader and Vice President at HNTB Corporation. Lentz also serves as Vice Chair of CMAA’s National Board of Directors and Chair of the Government Advocacy Committee.
“Engaging with lawmakers was especially meaningful — they were welcoming, engaged and genuinely interested in our profession and the importance of credentialing. It also provided a unique opportunity to connect with fellow CMAA professionals from across the country,” Lentz added.
The event saw strong participation from CMAA members nationwide, with advocates joining from Arizona, California, Georgia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia.
CMAA plans to continue amplifying the voices of construction and program management professionals as Congress works through important legislation this year. For more information about CMAA’s advocacy initiatives, visit CMAA’s Advocacy Action Center at https://cmaanet.quorum.us/cmaa_advocacy/.