scheduling predictability. “The more planning you put in and the more collaboration you have at the beginning, the more likely you are to have price and schedule predictability,” says Rutledge. This systematic approach proves especially valuable when managing complex, multi-faceted programs. Construction management covers a broad spectrum of competences. Rutledge illustrates this with a practical example: “A school district in the Pacific Northwest might have a multi-year bond for school improvement. That is a program that might involve a dozen schools over a period of five years.” Within such programs, individual projects might range from HVAC replacements and asbestos mitigation to new construction, all requiring careful coordination and management. “Such a systems thinking approach exemplifies how program and construction management professionals connect individual projects to broader program objectives, ensuring cohesive execution across multiple initiatives.” EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CMAA’s educational framework offers a comprehensive suite of learning opportunities designed to meet diverse professional needs across the program and construction management sector. The association provides multiple pathways for professional development, combining traditional inperson instruction with modern learning approaches. “We have a whole curriculum of education that can be offered in person. It can also be taken asynchronously by individuals in their own time, or we also offer it online or virtually in a synchronous format,” Rutledge says. The association’s educational offerings include specialized courses targeting various aspects of construction management. “We have a full range of courses from our Professional Construction Management course to the Construction Management Principles course,” explains Rutledge.“The curriculum includes focused topics like ethics, negotiating, and scheduling, with a new risk management course in development.” Additionally, CMAA provides online modules aligned with their standards of practice and hosts bi-weekly webinars, which are recorded and archived for future reference. 23 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 02 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (CMAA)
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