CT CMAA - Connecticut Chapter of Construction Management Association of America

The Mission of CMAA is to promote the profession of Construction Management and the use of qualified Construction Managers on capital projects and programs. The Vision of CMAA is that all owners will realize capital project and program success by using professionally qualified Construction Managers. Connecticut's Chapter: Started in 2010 by a small group of professionals devoted to construction in a management role, the Connecticut Chapter now has over 150 members with many Certified Construction Managers. The continued growth of CMAA indicates the rising importance of construction management within the industry and the value of the CCM certification. The Chapter offers numerous activities to its members, some of which include Monthly Breakfast programs, Owners' Forums, Annual Project Achievement Awards, Student Scholarships, Professional Certification Classes, Construction Legislation Tracking & Alerts, social outings and networking events. Certified Construction Manager Program: The Certified Construction Manager (CCM) is the “gold standard” in personnel credentials for the Construction Management profession. It is the only CM certification accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under the International Organization for Standardization’s ISO-17024 standard. CCMs have voluntarily met the prescribed criteria of the CCM program with regards to formal education, field experience and demonstrated capability and understanding of the CM body of knowledge. CCMs are committed to excellence in Construction program/project management, career advancement and the pursuit of knowledge. What does a CCM do? CCMs provide professional services which apply effective management techniques to the planning, design, and construction of a project from inception to completion for the purpose of controlling time, cost and quality. The purpose of the CCM is to improve delivery of the built environment by identifying the CMs who are best qualified by education and experience to deliver professional CM services at the highest level of quality and ethical conduct. Why should I become a CCM? The CCM is recognized by AEC professionals and clients alike, as the official designation for professional CMs. Owners are often asking for CCMs to be involved with their projects. A growing number of organizations have also adopted a culture of certification and recognize the value, as the best CMs will be certified CMs. Organizations support its professionals in pursuing the CCM and will provide financial assistance and recognition for achieving this high distinction. We have included example contract language from various owner organizations, which provide a starting point in drafting contracts for your team.