The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) is excited to announce that registration is open for CMAA2025, the premier conference for program and construction management professionals. Taking place October 19 – 21, 2025, at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the event will convene leaders and innovators from both public and private sectors to explore cutting-edge trends, tools, and strategies shaping the future of the industry.
CMAA2025 will feature a dynamic mix of plenary and breakout sessions, a comprehensive expo hall, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and professional growth. A key highlight of the conference is the CMAA Industry Honors and Awards Program, recognizing excellence through the prestigious Project Achievement Awards and Individual Honors.
This year’s program expands with the addition of five specialty courses offered on October 18, ahead of the main conference — two of which are brand new offerings:
- NEW: Facing the Fire: Preparing for Your Deposition
An interactive, scenario-based course focused on navigating high-stakes depositions with clarity and confidence.
- NEW: Resilience by Design with Advanced Mitigation Approaches
Explore planning and construction management strategies that improve infrastructure’s ability to withstand, absorb, and recover from disruptions.
- Advanced Scheduling for CMs
A deep dive into schedule development, review techniques, claim prevention, and time-related risk management.
- Negotiating Success: How to Achieve Successful Outcomes
Real-world negotiation strategies for construction managers to align stakeholders and resolve project challenges effectively.
- Construction Management Principles
An essential foundation for understanding the role of the construction manager, project types, contracts, leadership, and more.
Additionally, CMAA2025 will host two cornerstone preconference offerings:
- Professional CM (PCM) Course – October 16 – 18
- Train the Trainer Course – October 16 – 17
Conference attendees can find registration details, hotel accommodations, and the full event schedule on the official CMAA2025 website.