Professional Construction

Management Course™

“After reading the Standards of

Expand your knowledge and improve your understanding of Practice texts, and taking the online
professional Construction Management with the only in-person classes, the Professional
training course based on the CMAA Standards of Practice. Construction Management Course
capped off my learning and I took
This three-day comprehensive course focuses on Construction Management core the Certified Construction Manager
competencies and CMAA's body of knowledge. This valuable learning opportunity (CCM) exam with confidence.”
will benefit those wanting sound basic CM skills, as well as more experienced −Mark E. Cacamis, PE, CCM, Virginia
professionals seeking a refresher, continuing education, or effective preparation for Department of Transportation
the Certified Construction Manager exam.
“Gannett Fleming’s experience with
Who should attend? the CMAA training course was truly
» Construction Managers enlightening. We had staff members
» Program and Project Managers from a variety of construction
» Resident Engineers projects including highway and
» All levels of experience welcome! bridge transportation, water and
waste water management, transit
facilities, and educational facilities.
Study Materials
The information presented by the
All registrants receive the CMAA Study Kit, which includes:
instructors related to all types of
» Capstone—An Introduction to the CM Profession
construction, to include all
» CMAA Construction Management Standards of Practice
experience levels and backgrounds.
» CMAA Contract Administration Guidelines
A truly satisfying experience that I
» CMAA Cost Management Guidelines
would highly encourage others to
» CMAA Quality Management Guidelines
attend.”
» CMAA Time Management Guidelines
−Raymond Deering, Gannett Fleming
» CMAA Sustainability Guidelines
» A-Series and CM At-Risk Contract Document samples
“Very interesting and captivating
» CII Publication IR166-3: Best Practices
program. I enjoyed this three day
seminar. I feel like I learned a great
Credit for Professional Development
deal more than I expected and
CMAA provides professional development credit for those who complete
would like to pursue a CCM
The Professional Construction Management Course™. In order to meet
certification.”
the varied formats for reporting mandated education requirements to
−Thistleton Robertson, New York City
licensing boards, credits are identified as Professional Development
Department of Environmental
Hours (PDH) and Learning Units (LU). CMAA is registered with the
Protection
American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the National Council of
Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) as an approved
“Extremely informative course. All
provider. Course participants earn 24 PDHs. LUs are available for
content was fully applicable to my
registered architects. All AIA reports and NCEES transcripts can be
day to day experiences. I would
accessed electronically by the participant. Partial credit is not assigned.
highly recommend to anyone in the
All three days of the course must be completed to receive credit.
CM role, or, as myself, on the GC
side. It helped reinforce my desire
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the owner side. ”
−Jon Coon, Waco, Inc.
 Professional Construction
Management Course™
» Introduction − Time Impact on the Schedule
− What is Construction Management? − Time Management Calculation Activities
− About CMAA, Mission & Vision, Publications, Resources » Learning Objectives: Explain the importance of time
− Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) management in CM; Identify the primary objectives of
− Construction Industry Institute (CII), CMAA/CII Alliance, CPM scheduling; Define key CPM terms; Describe the
and CII Best Practices fundamentals of CPM scheduling; Explain how time
» Professional Practice impacts the project schedule.
− Construction Management Profession and Certification » Building Information Modeling (BIM)
− Code of Ethics − Introduction to BIM and common applications
− Essential Definitions − BIM and the role of the CM
− Legal Relationships − BIM by project phase
− CM Fee Structures » Learning Objectives: Describe the primary uses of
− Enforcement of Terms & Conditions of CM Agreements BIM; Identify the role of the CM with BIM; Describe the
and Laws role of BIM during each phase of the project.
» Learning Objectives: Describe the qualifications for » Quality Management
becoming a Certified Construction Manager (CCM); − Terms and definitions
Understand CMAA’s Code of Ethics; Define key industry − Quality Management Plans
terms; Distinguish between project and program − Quality Management by construction phase
management; Understand how project delivery systems » Learning Objectives: Define Quality Management
impact CM services; Explain legal relationships between CM terminology; Describe the Quality Management Plan;
and owner; Identify typical fee structures. Evaluate the AQ/QC processes; Conduct reviews for
» Program Management quality assurance.
− Program Management Defined » Sustainability
− Pre-Design Phase: Program Development − Sustainability goals, objectives, and requirements
− Design Phase − The CMs role in sustainability
− Procurement and Construction Phase − Tools for sustainable construction management
− Post Construction Phase − Sustainability by construction phase
» Learning Objectives: Describe the similarities and » Learning Objectives: Describe the common features
differences between project and program management; of a sustainable project; Customize CM tools for a
Describe the role of program management during each project with sustainability goals and requirements;
project phase; Identify the key members needed on a Project Understand a Sustainability Plan; Provide leadership
Management Team to achieve a project’s goals and requirements; Identify
» Project Management tasks by phase.
− Project Management Definitions, Functions, and Focus » Cost Management & Value Engineering
− Goals, Philosophies, and Concepts − Cost Management overview
− Key Functions of the Project Manager − Preliminary budgeting
− Project Management Tools − Cost Management System
− Project Management Services by Phase − Cost Estimating
» Learning Objectives: Define Project Management and − Cost Management by project phase
describe its functions and goals; Describe the key skills of a − Value Engineering
Project Manager; Describe common tools used for Project » Learning Objectives: Understand the CM’s roles and
Management; Explain the Project Manager’s role during each responsibilities for controlling project costs; Describe
construction phase. the methods for developing the project and
» Contract Administration construction estimates and budget; Explain the Cost
− Delivery and Procurement Methods Management System; Monitor and manage costs
− Contract Forms and Terms during all project phases.
− Contract Administration through Project Phases » Safety & Risk Management
» Learning Objectives: Gain an understanding of the − Project Safety
advantages/ disadvantages of the type of contract − OSHA Requirements and Liability
administered by studying: delivery methods, procurement − CM’s Roles and Responsibilities
methods, types of payment contract terms; Become familiar − Project Safety Plan Implementation
with the commonalities and differences in the contract − Lessons Learned in the Field
forms; Learn the required contract administrative activities − Risk Management
in each project phase. » Learning Objectives: Describe the CM’s roles and
» Time Management and Time Management Lab responsibilities related to safety; Explain OSHA’s
− Time Management Overview requirements and guidelines for construction safety;
− CPM Building Blocks Recognize liabilities associated with safety violations;
− Calculate the CPM Schedule Identify and report safety hazards.
− Scheduling by Project Phase

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