CMAA’s conference program serves as another vital educational platform. “We have two annual conferences,” Rutledge notes. “One in the spring that focuses on engagement and interaction and developing the skills that you need as you rise in leadership in your organization, skills around contract administration and human resources and communications.” The fall national conference offers broader programming, featuring educational sessions, plenary sessions, and an expo. The association takes pride in its ability to adapt to members’ learning preferences. As Rutledge points out, “People learn in different ways, and so we provide that learning opportunity to them in different formats.” This multi-channel approach to education ensures that program and construction management professionals can access professional development resources in ways that best suit their schedules and learning styles. THE SCOPE OF MODERN PROGRAM AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT The reach of CMAA’s membership cuts across every facet of construction, encompassing both vertical and horizontal projects in an impressive display of industry diversity. “We’re talking about all of it,” Rutledge emphasizes, describing a project portfolio that bridges office buildings, highway interchanges, 25 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 02 CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (CMAA)
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