The Construction Owners Association of America

& information can be accessed by the widest possible audience. Like the rest of the industry, COAA suffers from a lack of diversity in terms of member/attendee age, gender, and race. Among other diversification efforts, COAA is seeking to lower its median age with an “Emerging Professionals” class of membership and an educational series devoted specifically to less experienced Owners. COAA is also excited about its relationship with the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) and the organizations’ joint development of a new Owner Training Institute course, “Lean for Owners.” The Fall Owners Leadership Conference (November 17-19) is currently planned to mark the return to in-person gatherings at the ‘M’ Resort in Henderson, NV (a suburb of Las Vegas). In addition to the usual blend of quality educational sessions, a golf event is also planned at the nearby Revere Golf Club. Ultimately, it’s Owners working together on best practices that is driving the industry forward, and COAA as the resource and the safe haven for members to share is helping make that happen.