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CMAA NewsJapanese VisitCMAA HeadquartersA delegation of nearly 20 Japanese CM’smet with CMAA staff members recentlyto learn more about the CM market.The meeting took place in lateFebruary at CMAA headquarterswith the help of a translator. Thedelegates – representing the Ministryof Land, Infrastructure, Transport andTourism of the Japanese Government –were particularly interested in learningabout the process of introducing aCM system to their country.Several topics were discussed duringthe meeting including the differencesin delivery methods and comparingAgency CM to CM at-Risk. The enthusiasmgrew as CMAA staff explained theopportunities for training and educationoffered by the Association.“This is the third time we’ve hosted adelegation with a group from Japan,”said Bruce D’Agostino, CMAA CEO andpresident. “It’s exciting to branch outacross the world. Other countries arelooking to the US because we have themost advanced state of the CM system.”After the Japanese delegates visit toCMAA headquarters, they took part ina tour organized by the InternationalTrade Administration, Department ofCommerce to see some of the pastProject Achievement Award winnersincluding: the Alexandria SanitationAuthority Advanced Wastewater TreatmentFacility in Alexandria, Va., severaltreatment facilities in Lake Meade, Nev.and the Solano County GovernmentCenter in Fairfield, Calif.“I would like to thank CMAA for theelaborate explanation on the actualcondition of Construction Managementin the US and CMAA’s continuedeffort to spread an understanding of CMaround the world,” said Fumitaka Miura,the head Japanese delegate. “The Association’sinsight and creative approachto solving several issues regarding CMwas very instructive for us. Our delegationwas successful in achieving muchmore than expected.”2008 Trade Show Booths Now Available“We have found that being an exhibitoris the most effective technique to obtainthe quality one-on-one time we want,”says Frank Otero, president and CEO,PACO Group, Inc.“It is an excellent venue to meet otherprofessionals in the industry and gettop visibility with teaming partners,competitors and clients alike,” is theview of Rod Holtman, Sr. ProjectManager at Stantec.They’re describing the CMAA TradeShow, which will return in a new andimproved edition this fall as part of theNational Conference in San Franciscoon October 12-14. For 2008, CMAA hasadded a reception in the exhibit hall,eliminated other activities going onsimultaneously with exhibit hours andcrafted a new, more open floor plan.Exhibiting in the CMAA Trade Showputs a company in direct touch withone of the strongest professional audiencesin the construction industry. In2007, 80 percent of all attendees at theCMAA National Conference reportedthey had 10 or more years’ experience,and half of these attendees spent atleast two hours in the show hall.McDONOUGHBOLYARDPECKConstruction Engineering Services:Construction Management CommissioningProgram Management Construction InspectionRisk ManagementContract Admin/CloseoutConstructibility Review Dispute ResolutionCPM Scheduling/Analysis TrainingCost EstimatingMcDonough Bolyard Peck. Inc. (MBP) is a multidisciplinedconsulting engineering firm experienced in assisting clients inmanaging the construction process from initial budget, throughdesign & construction, to successful project closeout.Engineering News Record ranks MBP one of the top 100construction management firms in the country.www.mbpce.com | 8008989088Booth spaces in the hall range in pricefrom $2,000 to $2,300. Exhibitors willhave the use of pre-show and postshowmailing lists of attendees. Morethan 700 people are expected to turnout for the event.Returning exhibitors from 2007, givenan “early bird” opportunity to booktheir space, reserved about one-quarterof the spaces almost immediatelyduring February. As of March 1, the hallopened up to all potential exhibitors.CMAA hopes to exceed the 2007total of 41 exhibitors. For completeinformation including availablebooth locations, contact MarthaMontague at 336-492-6028 ormmontague@cmaanet.org.8 CMAdvisor
CertificationCongratulations, New CCMs!Congratulations to these CM professionals who have receivedearned their Certified Construction Manager distinction:Sudhir AgrawalTBI & Associates,Los Angeles, CAJeffrey AtkinsBarton Malow Company,Southfield, MIBlaine BarthInfrastructureEngineeringCorporation, CAAnthony BrownCalifornia Dept. OfParks and Recreation,San Diego, CALewis Buckingham IIIJacobs, Inc.,Arlington, VAThomas CalhounDMJM Management,Los Angeles, CAAntoine ChemaliConolly-Pacific Co.,Long Beach, CAClaudio DallavalleBolingbrook, ILSteve DowHarris & Associates,San Diego, CADan Dowell, PECH2M Hill,Portland, ORWilliam E. Dunning, Sr.Douglas E. Barnhart, Inc.,San Diego, CALawrence Peter EckersleyFreese & Nichols, Inc.,Fort Worth, TXKenneth R. Fulmer, PEUrban Engineers,Philadelphia, PATeresa Irby-ButlerMalcolm Pirnie, Inc.,Birmingham, ALChristopher JonesFreese & Nichols, Inc.,Fort Worth, TXMichael JonesMcKissack and McKissackMidwest, Chicago, ILZohreh KabiriLA County Dept. of PublicWorks, Alhambra, CAKiwesa King-YaraHill International,New York, NYPraduman MarajJMT Engineering,Sparks, MDColleen McDonoughLoudoun County,Clearbrook, VARichard MoeweBoise, IDFrederick MohrmannHDR, Inc.,New York, NYEric MudgeAllied BuildingCorporation,Center Valley, PAChristian PelusoDMJM H&N, Inc.,Arlington, VAShadrokh Abd SalehURS Corporation,Torrance, CALarry SmithUS Army Corpsof Engineers,Sacramento, CADavid WeheLEED AP,Hill International,Washington, DCWilliam W. WesselLEED AP,Jacobs Engineering,Oak Ridge, TNCCM ® ExamGoes OnlineThe CCM examinations administeredin February were a big step forward forthe Construction Manager CertificationInstitute (CMCI), representing the firsttime the exam has been administeredthrough an online vehicle, at numeroussecure sites all over the country, ratherthan in person at just one location.This wave of testing, which embraced10 sites nationwide, produced enoughsuccessful candidates to push the totalCCM roster even closer to 1,000.In all, 18 out of 24 candidates achievedthe required 75 percent passing gradeon the exam, which brought thetotal number of Certified ConstructionManagers to 991.Jan paul Miller, CMAA’s Vice President,Certification, points out that the moveto online testing provides severaltangible benefits, including:• More convenient locationsfor candidates• Enhanced security and oversight• Improved ability to measurecandidate responses, time spent,question sequence and othervariables, enabling CMCI toevaluate question effectiveness• Faster notification of examresults – as soon as 20 minutesafter completing the exam“Computer-delivered testing now offersbetter administrative control, conveniencefor test-takers, and better securitythan ever before,” Miller said. “CMCInow has options to deliver the test in avariety of models to address the needsof candidates.”CMCI has also added new content to itswebsite recently to improve the userfriendlinessof the application process.A new, updated FAQ (Frequently AskedQuestions) feature addresses areas ofgreatest interest to CCM candidates,and an article by CMCI Chair Rick Rye,CCM, outlines Common Mistakes onCCM Applications.March/April 9
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