Articles & White Papers

Written by: CMAA College of Fellows Communications Committee | In our Fellows Perspective series, we have examined the evolution of project delivery methods and the development of CMAA over the past five decades, including the establishment of 10 chapters. This edition further explores how these chapters implemented their initial programs to provide value to their members and facilitate the growth of their respective organizations.

Written by: CMAA College of Fellows Communications Committee | As CMAA enters its fifth decade, it’s time to look back and revisit how the organization was instrumental in the evolution of project delivery systems for capital construction programs. In this blog series presented by members of CMAA’s College of Fellows, we explore the history of CMAA, including the evolution and trends impacting delivery methods that influenced CMAA.

Written by: CMAA College of Fellows Communications Committee | In this article, the Fellows examine the 1980s, including how the formation of CMAA helped unite the professional practice of construction management nationwide.

Written by: CMAA College of Fellows Communications Committee | As CMAA enters its fifth decade, it’s time to look back and revisit how the organization was instrumental in the evolution of project delivery systems for capital construction programs. This is the third post in which the College of Fellows shares posts on the development of various project delivery systems and how CMAA emerged and developed in light of changes in construction delivery. Exploring the past offers an understanding of the present and may even provide insights into what comes next.

Written by: CMAA College of Fellows Communications Committee | Fifty years ago, CMAA began as a bold idea to bring order and professionalism to a changing world of project delivery. Today, it stands as the nation’s premier advocate for construction management excellence. In this fourth post of our Fellows series, we look back to the 1990s, when design-build delivery gained traction with public owners and reshaped expectations for collaboration, efficiency, and results. Following this edition, we’ll explore how the growing practice of construction management within all delivery methods fueled

Written by: CMAA College of Fellows Communications Committee | As construction projects grew more complex in the 2000s, collaboration shifted from an aspiration to a necessity — and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) rose to meet the moment. Meanwhile, CMAA strengthened certification, training, and leadership to support the profession through this transformation. This article examines IPD’s defining features, its practical challenges, and how CMAA adapted to respond to a broadened array of delivery options.

Written by: CMAA College of Fellows Communications Committee | In our Fellows blog series, we’ve traced how project delivery methods — and CMAA itself — took shape over the past 50 years. This edition shifts the focus to the rise of CMAA’s Chapters, beginning with the first nine, the pioneering efforts of which paved the way for the 33 thriving chapters today. Their stories reveal both the challenges they faced and the successes that continue to define CMAA’s growth and provide insight to persistent challenges current Chapter Leaders face today.

Written by: CMAA College of Fellows Communications Committee | What can today’s construction management leaders learn from the decade when CMAA hit its stride? In the 2010s, the CCM credential moved from “nice to have” to a contract preference for major agencies, new certifications opened doors for emerging professionals, and strategic partnerships — plus ABET accreditation criteria — helped legitimize construction management in both industry and academia.

Written by: CMAA College of Fellows Communications Committee | Across the country, CMAA Chapters transformed modest beginnings into powerful legacies by turning awards events and scholarships into engines of opportunity. What started as small banquets, golf outings, and campus meetings evolved into enduring traditions that fund scholarships, build mentorship pipelines, and connect classrooms to careers.