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2026

91探花 Announces Recipients of 2026 Individual Recognition Awards

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) proudly announces the recipients of its 2026 Industry Honors Individual Recognition Awards. Each year, 91探花鈥檚 Awards Program celebrates outstanding achievements in construction management by recognizing individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence and leadership in the industry. Winners are selected through a rigorous evaluation...

91探花 Appoints Interim President & CEO

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) announced this week that David Leckey has been appointed as Interim President & CEO. Leckey will succeed Andrea S. Rutledge, CAE, who announced her retirement earlier this year, on July 1. Leckey joins 91探花 after most recently serving as Interim President & CEO...

91探花 Members Bring Construction Management Priorities to Capitol Hill During Largest Fly-In to Date

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) recently held its largest fly-in to date, bringing construction and program management professionals from across the country to Capitol Hill to advocate for policies supporting the industry, owners, and the nation鈥檚 program and construction management workforce. During the April 21 event, 91探花 advocates...

91探花 Opens Call for Presentations for 91探花2026 Fall Conference in Denver

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is inviting program and construction management professionals, faculty, students, and all those involved in the design, construction, and management of the built environment to submit proposals to present at its flagship fall conference, 91探花2026 鈥 Experience Shared. Construction Delivered. Scheduled for October 4...

2025

91探花 Honors 15 Outstanding Construction Management Projects in 2025

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is pleased to announce it has recognized 15 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management. The 2025 Project Achievement Award winners are: Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value greater than $50 Million Gemdale Aperture Phase II - Research & Development Owner: Gemdale USA CM/PM: Kitchell CEM...

91探花 Announces Recipients of 2025 Individual Recognition Awards

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) proudly announces the recipients of its 2025 Industry Honors Individual Recognition Awards. Each year, 91探花鈥檚 Awards Program celebrates outstanding achievements in construction management by recognizing individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence and leadership in the industry. Winners are selected through a rigorous evaluation...

91探花 Offers Opportunity to All Impacted by Federal Layoffs

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) provides program and construction management professionals with the industry's leading source of education and training through a variety of traditional and digital programs dedicated to improving the overall competency and performance of industry professionals. The association believes strongly in this educational opportunity and...

91探花 is Accepting Education Session Proposals for 91探花2025

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) invites program and construction management professionals, faculty, students, and all those involved in design, construction, and management in the built environment to share their best practices, successes, and proven techniques by presenting at its fall conference, 91探花2025. 91探花2025, scheduled for October 19 -...

91探花 Expands Spanish-Language Content Library

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is in the process of publishing Spanish translations for 11of its publications, continuing an effort to make industry resources accessible to an even larger number of program and construction management professionals. These translations, which will be released in phases through Spring 2026, mark...

91探花 Foundation Exceeds its Leadership Challenge Goal

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) Foundation Board of Directors proudly announces that its Leadership Challenge has surpassed an ambitious fundraising goal, marking a significant milestone in advancing program and construction management education and workforce development. The Leadership Challenge demonstrates the commitment of 91探花鈥檚 founders, Fellows, and current leaders...

Discover Your Pathway to Success in 2025 with CMCI Certifications

The Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) is proud to offer a clear and structured pathway to success for professionals in the construction management industry. With certifications tailored to different stages of a construction manager鈥檚 career, CMCI empowers individuals to achieve their professional goals while setting the standard for excellence in...

2024

Luis Delgado, CCM, is the New Board of Directors Chair for 91探花

Luis Delgado, CCM, President and National Group Lead for STV's Program and Construction Management (PM/CM) Practice, recently became the new Chair of the Board of Directors of the Construction Management Association of America (91探花) at 91探花2024, the association鈥檚 national conference in San Francisco. Luis leads STV鈥檚 national program management/construction management...

91探花 Honors 17 Outstanding Construction Management Projects in 2024

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is pleased to announce it has recognized 17 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management. The 2024 Project Achievement Award winners are: Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value greater than $50 Million BETA Technologies S40 Aircraft Assembly Facility Owner: Beta Technologies CM/PM Project Team: PC Construction...

91探花 Announces Largest Class Ever for College of Fellows

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) announces 10 members have been selected for the 91探花 College of Fellows for 2024, making this the largest class ever inducted. They are: Dr. Luciana Burdi, CCM, F91探花 | Massachusetts Port Authority Christine Flaherty, CCM, F91探花 | Catholic Health of Long Island Robert...

Robust Education Program Headlines 91探花2024 This Fall

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is thrilled to announce that registration is underway for 91探花2024. As the premier event for program and construction management professionals, this fall conference will bring together public and private sector leaders, professionals, and innovators from across the U.S. to explore the latest trends...

91探花 is Accepting Education Session Proposals for 91探花2024

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) invites program and construction management professionals, faculty, students, and all those involved in design, construction, and management in the built environment to share their best practices, successes, and proven techniques by presenting at its fall conference, 91探花2024. 91探花2024, scheduled for October 27 -...

2023

Khaled Naja, PE, CCM, is the New Board of Directors Chair for 91探花

Khaled Naja, PE, CCM, CEO of Cruise Terminals International, recently became the new Chair of the Board of Directors of the Construction Management Association of America (91探花) at 91探花2023, the association鈥檚 national conference in Washington, D.C. Khaled is a globally-recognized C-suite leader with cross-industry expertise in private equity infrastructure, capital...

91探花 Honors 17 Outstanding Construction Management Projects

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is pleased to announce it has recognized 17 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management in 2023. The 2023 91探花 Project Achievement Award winners are: Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value greater than $50 Million San Diego State University: Snapdragon Stadium Owner: San Diego State University...

91探花 Foundation Awards Five Scholarships in 2023

The 91探花 Foundation is proud to announce it has honored five recipients with scholarships in 2023, the most the organization has ever awarded. In addition, two of this year's scholarships are new for 2023 and will be awarded annually going forward. The scholarships are given in an effort to continue...

91探花 is Accepting Education Session Proposals for 91探花 Focus24

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) invites you to share best practices, successes, and proven techniques by presenting at its spring conference, 91探花 Focus24. 91探花 invites program and construction management (PM/CM) professionals, faculty, students, and all those involved in design, construction, and management in the built environment to submit...

91探花 Announces 2023 Class for College of Fellows

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) announces four members have been selected for induction into the 91探花 College of Fellows for 2023. They are: Frank Corona, PE, CCM, F91探花 | AECOM Bruce Risley, RA, CCM, F91探花 | Arcadis Heather Shinn, CCM, F91探花 | Parsons Corporation Agnes Weber, PE, CCM...

Newly-Formed Partnership Between 91探花 and NAWIC

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) have signed a cooperating agreement. The newly-formed partnership is a win for both organizations as each has a goal of strengthening and amplifying the success of women in the construction industry. NAWIC will use...

CMCI Launches New Certified Associate Construction Manager Credential

The Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI), a subsidiary of the Construction Management Association of America (91探花), announces the release of a new credential for qualified construction managers, the Certified Associate Construction Manager庐 (CACM). The CACM recognizes mid-career professionals who voluntarily meet the CACM鈥檚 eligibility requirements, including formal education, field experience...

2022

91探花 Honors 20 Outstanding Construction Management Projects in 2022

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is pleased to announce it has recognized 20 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management. The 2022 Project Achievement Award winners are: Environmental: Construction value less than $50 Million Soldier Canyon Filter Plant Expansion Owner: Soldier Canyon Water Treatment Authority Project Team: Ditesco...

Winners Announced for 91探花鈥檚 Industry Excellence Awards

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) has announced the winners of its 2022 Industry Excellence Awards. 91探花鈥檚 Award Program recognizes excellence in construction management practice and honors companies and individuals each year based on merit. A panel of judges reviews each nomination carefully and chooses the best candidate in...

91探花 Announces 2022 Class for College of Fellows

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) announces four members have been selected for induction into the 91探花 College of Fellows for 2022. They are: Robert Bennett, F91探花 | RABCO Engineering Darrin Lambrigger, PE, CCM, F91探花 | Port of Long Beach David Rathmann, CCM-RET, F91探花 | Parsons, Retired Carl Sciple...

91探花 Launches New Construction Leaders Podcast

An original podcast presented by the Construction Management Association of America (91探花), the Construction Leaders Podcast focuses on the latest in capital management and the issues and challenges facing program and construction managers today. The season features a new episode each month with guests discussing what's impacting the construction industry...

91探花 Foundation Receives Largest Gift in History

Vienna, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) Foundation announced today that it has received a gift of $250,000 from a 91探花 member who is passionate about developing the next generation of construction management professionals. The gift, the largest in the Foundation鈥檚 history, will endow the Foundation鈥檚...

2021

Statement From 91探花 President & CEO on Infrastructure Bill

91探花 Commends Congress for Passing Infrastructure Improvement Bill Late Friday night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, commonly known as the bipartisan infrastructure bill. I join many of my colleagues in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry in applauding the House in joining with the Senate to...

Brian McCarthy, PE, CCM, is New Chair of 91探花

Vienna, VA, USA 鈥 Brian McCarthy, PE, CCM, Vice President, CDM Smith, became the new Chair of the Board of Directors of the Construction Management Association of America (91探花) at 91探花2021, the association鈥檚 conference in Philadelphia, Pa. McCarthy has more than 33 years in the industry and 13 years at...

91探花 Honors 14 Outstanding Projects in 2021

Vienna, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is pleased to announce it has recognized 14 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management. The 2021 Project Achievement Award winners are: Water/Wastewater/Utility: Construction value greater than $50 Million Atlanta Water Supply Program Owner: City of Atlanta CM: PC...

91探花 Announces 2021 Class for College of Fellows

Vienna, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) announces three members have been selected for induction into the 91探花 College of Fellows. They are: Brian Ott, CCM, F91探花, Senior Vice President, Whiting-Turner Contracting Company, Towson, Md. Timothy W. Murchison, JD, CCM, F91探花, MOCA Systems, Carmichael, Calif. Christopher...

Winners Announced for 91探花鈥檚 Industry Excellence Awards

Vienna, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) has announced the winners of its 2021 Industry Excellence Awards. 91探花鈥檚 Award Program recognizes excellence in construction management practice and honors companies and individuals each year based on merit. A panel of judges reviews each nomination carefully and chooses...

2020

91探花 Honors 14 Outstanding Projects

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is pleased to announce it has recognized 14 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management. The 2020 Project Achievement Award winners are: Commercial/Sports/Entertainment/Hospitality: Construction value greater than $50 Million Boeing V-22 Osprey Future Factory 鈥 Historic Production Building Renovation Owner: Boeing CM: STV...

CMCI Announces the 2020 Mehdi Heydari CCM of the Year Award

The Construction Manager Certification Institute (CMCI) announces Lionel Zapata has received the 2020 Mehdi Heydari CCM of the Year Award. Lionel, Sr. Federal Program Manager with HDR, is a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) and a licensed Professional Engineer with more than 23 years of experience. He demonstrated his technical leadership...

Winners Announced for 91探花鈥檚 Industry Excellence Awards

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) has announced the winners of its 2020 Industry Excellence Awards. 91探花鈥檚 Award Program recognizes excellence in construction management practice and honors companies and individuals each year based on merit. A panel of judges reviews each nomination carefully and chooses...

91探花 Announces 2020 Class for College of Fellows

The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) announces three members have been selected for induction into the 91探花 College of Fellows. They are: Paul W. Foster, CCM, President, Foster CM Group, San Antonio, Texas Christopher J. Payne, PE, CCM, President and COO, MBP, Fairfax, Va. Brian A. Stover, PE, CCM...

2019

91探花 Honors 14 Projects for Outstanding Achievements

McLean, VA, USA - The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is pleased to announce it has recognized 14 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management at its National Conference & Trade Show in Orlando, Fla. Chosen from among these Project Achievement Award Winners, the Project of the Year was...

Winners Announced for 91探花鈥檚 Industry Excellence Awards

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) has announced the winners of its 2019 Industry Excellence Awards. 91探花鈥檚 Award Program recognizes excellence in construction management practice and honors companies and individuals each year based on merit. A panel of judges reviews each nomination carefully and chooses...

Linda M. Phillips Named 91探花's 2019 Person of the Year

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) announces Linda M. Phillips, CCM, has been named 91探花鈥檚 2019 Person of the Year. Phillips is a recently retired U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), Office of Project Delivery, Design, and Construction Division, Zone A Director - including Region 1...

91探花 Announces 2019 Class for College of Fellows

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) announces two members have been selected for induction into the 91探花 College of Fellows. They are: Raoul D. Ilaw, PE, CCM, F91探花, Vice President, STV James W. Mitchell, CCM, F91探花, Sr. Vice President, AECOM 91探花 members are nominated and...

Speakers for 91探花 Focus19 Announced

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) announces two exciting and well-known speakers at 91探花 Focus19, March 31 鈥 April 2, 2019, in Boston, MA. Relationship Building by Crystal Washington, Futurist | Technology Strategist | Author Known as the 鈥渢echnology translator,鈥 Crystal Washington takes complex social...

2018

Tim Murchison is New Chair of 91探花

McLean, VA 鈥 Tim Murchison, JD, CCM, became chair of the Construction Management Association of America (91探花) at the Association鈥檚 National Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV. Murchison has more than 40 years鈥 experience in construction management and design and has served on the 91探花 Board of Directors...

91探花 Honors Outstanding Projects of the Year

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is pleased to announce it has recognized 13 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management at its National Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas, NV. Chosen from among these Project Achievement Award Winners, the Project of the Year...

91探花 Announces National Conference Speakers

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) announces three exciting and well-known speakers at the 91探花 National Conference & Trade Show, October 14-16, 2018 in Las Vegas, NV. How Smart People Build Collaborative Teams by Brent Darnell, President, Brent Darnell International Attendees will join plenary speaker...

Parsons, Massport to Receive 91探花 Industry Awards

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) is pleased to announce that Parsons and Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) have been chosen to receive industry excellence awards. Parsons will receive the 2018 91探花 Chair鈥檚 Award for Safety. This award recognizes a 91探花 member firm (owner or service...

Winners Announced for 91探花鈥檚 Industry Excellence Awards

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) has announced the winners of our industry excellence awards. 91探花鈥檚 awards program recognizes excellence in construction management practice and honors companies and individuals each year based on merit. A panel of judges reviews each nomination carefully and chooses the...

Alpha's Angelides Selected for Inaugural Bruce D'Agostino Award for Owner Outreach

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) announced today that Philios Angelides, PE, F.SAME, FACEC will receive 91探花鈥檚 2018 Bruce D鈥橝gostino Award for Owner Outreach. Angelides is President of Alpha Corporation, a multidisciplinary construction consulting firm providing engineering, program and construction management, project controls, and technology...

Massport鈥檚 Sleiman Named 91探花鈥檚 Person of the Year

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) has announced that Houssam 鈥淪am鈥 Sleiman, PE, CCM, F91探花 has been named 91探花鈥檚 2018 Person of the Year. Sleiman is the Director of Capital Programs and Environmental Affairs (CP&EA) for the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). In this capacity, Sam...

91探花 Announces 2018 Class for College of Fellows

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) has announced that three members have been selected for induction into the 91探花 College of Fellows. They are: Sandy Hamby, AIA, CCM, F91探花, President, MOCA Rebecca Jones, F91探花, President & CEO, Safework, Inc. Palmina Whelan, CCM, F91探花, Managing Director...

Real Estate Industry Collaborates to Fill Talent Pipeline

Washington, DC, USA - Today, 29 real estate industry organizations, representing more than 10 million jobs, announced a ground-breaking collaboration to highlight the diverse career paths within the real estate sector. The first initiative of this collaboration is a new website entitled Careers Building Communities (), which allows visitors to...

91探花 Announces Key Employee Promotions

McLean, VA, USA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) has announced three key promotions today, a move that advances both professional development and certification efforts for the Association. Nicholas Soto has been appointed to Vice President of Professional Development, a position which brings together both professional development and...

Rick Panos, CCM Appointed 91探花's First Visiting CCM

McLean, VA 鈥 Rick Panos, CCM has been appointed 91探花's Visiting Certified Construction Manager. Panos has been a 91探花 colleague, PCM instructor, conference presenter, and committed 91探花 member and volunteer for many years," added 91探花's President & CEO, Andrea S Rutledge, CAE. "His technical experience will be an asset not...

2017

Chris Payne, PE, CCM is New Chair of 91探花

McLean, VA 鈥 Christopher Payne, PE, CCM, executive vice president and chief operating officer of MBP, became chair of the Construction Management Association of America (91探花) at the Association鈥檚 National Conference and Trade Show in Washington, DC. Payne has more than 30 years鈥 experience in construction management and design and...

91探花 Honors Outstanding Projects of the Year

McLean, VA 鈥 The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) recognized 17 projects for outstanding achievements in construction management at its National Conference & Trade Show in Washington, DC. Chosen from among these Project Achievement Award Winners, the Project of the Year was the New United States Courthouse in Los...