Since its inception in 1982, CMAA has been dedicated to assisting our members, and the entire program and construction management community, realize project, program, and professional success. Currently, the industry is experiencing a period of significant change in federal policy, including shifts in Executive/Agency Guidance, trade policies, and regulatory requirements. CMAA understands that our members need access to reliable information to navigate these developments effectively.
This Federal Policy Watch serves as a centralized location for information about federal actions that may impact PM/CM professionals. CMAA maintains this hub as a service to our members, with the goal of providing access to primary sources and verified information. This hub will not be exhaustive, and CMAA will work to update resources as new developments occur.
CMAA has and will continue to monitor developments related to policies that may impact our members and the program and construction management industry. The information linked here is provided for information purposes only and primarily includes official documents and guidance. If any linked resource contains analysis or opinion, please note that it does not reflect the views of CMAA as an organization.
If you have further questions regarding the information posted, would like to flag issues or resources impacting your work, or have additional questions please contact us at advocacy@cmaanet.org.
Industry Information/Resources:
Federal Executive Actions
- Executive Order Tracker (Gibson Dunn) – A searchable and filterable resource that catalogs and summarizes executive orders and significant announcements from the White House, providing insights into the agencies involved and subjects covered. (As of 3/3/2025)
- RIF Watch (Government Executive) – Updating information on federal agencies implementing reductions in force (RIFs), detailing which departments are laying off federal workers and the scope of these actions (As of 3/1/2025)
Trade and Tariff Developments
- Pause in Tariff Increases for Certain Goods from Mexico, Canada (White House Executive Orders) – President Trump announces a pause on tariff increases for goods from Mexico and Canada that are covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement of 2020. (as of 3/7/2025)
- Tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China Take Effect (White House Executive Order) - President Trump implements an additional 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, and a 10% tariff on imports from China. These went into effect on March 4, 2025 (as of 3/4/2025)
- Pending Steel, Aluminum Import Tariffs (White House Executive Order) - President Trump signed executive orders implementing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, effective March 12, 2025 (as of 2/11/2025)
Industry Response Resources and News
- Monitoring the Trump White House’s Impact on Engineering (ACEC) – Monitoring White House Orders, Tariffs, Congressional Resources, and Agency Actions that impact engineering and design services industries. (As of 3/3/2025)