program and construction management field broadly defined,” Rutledge explains. “Our open-door policy has created a diverse membership base that includes major service providers and owner organizations of all sizes.” From school districts and federal agencies to state departments of transportation and private companies, CMAA’s membership spans the full spectrum of program and construction management professionals. The association maintains a delivery method-neutral stance, ensuring its educational and professional development programs remain applicable across all project types and methodologies.“This approach allows CMAA to serve as an unbiased resource for its members, focusing on best practices and professional excellence regardless of specific project delivery methods,” Rutledge says. Through this comprehensive strategy, CMAA continues to strengthen its position as a leading voice in construction management while adapting to meet the evolving needs of its diverse membership base. THE CRITICAL ROLE OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Construction projects demand meticulous oversight and coordinated management at every stage of development, requiring specialized expertise that goes far beyond basic project supervision.“Program and construction management professionals have roles and responsibilities from pre-construction all the way through post-construction, procurement, construction, all of it,” Rutledge notes. “There is a role and a set of responsibilities from start to finish regardless of delivery method.” The value of involving program and construction management professionals early in the project lifecycle cannot be overstated.As Rutledge explains, “The construction management professional should be part of that conversation from the beginning. Because the earlier you are talking about the management of the whole thing, the more likely you are to get decisions made early when they need to be made instead of making them later when they are more expensive, or they lead to change orders.” This early involvement directly impacts project outcomes, particularly in terms of financial and 22 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 02
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