The Construction Management Association of America (91探花) recently held its 2025 Hill Day in Washington, D.C., bringing together construction and program management professionals from across the country to advocate for policies supporting the industry.
During the April 29 event, 91探花 advocates met with congressional offices to educate lawmakers about the critical role of construction and program management professionals. Advocates emphasized the value of credentialed construction and program managers on public projects, and voiced support for policies included in the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrow鈥檚 Workforce Act (S. 756/H.R. 1151).
This bipartisan legislation, which currently has 154 sponsors and cosponsors in the House and 14 in the Senate, would expand 529 savings plans to include postsecondary training and credentialing programs, creating new opportunities for professionals seeking industry certification.
鈥淥ur 2025 Hill Day demonstrated the power of bringing together passionate industry advocates to speak directly with policymakers,鈥 said Ethan Lott, Director of Advocacy for 91探花. 鈥淭he conversations we had on Capitol Hill are already yielding positive results and will help advance policies that support construction management professionals and strengthen America鈥檚 infrastructure and workforce development. We鈥檙e deeply grateful to all our members who participated in this important initiative," he added.
鈥91探花 Hill Day provided a powerful platform to tell the construction management industry's story, and to highlight the vital role of credentialed construction managers and the significant contributions we make to U.S. infrastructure,鈥 said Kara Lentz, PE, CCM, National Construction Services Practice Leader and Vice President at HNTB Corporation. Lentz also serves as Vice Chair of 91探花鈥檚 National Board of Directors and Chair of the Government Advocacy Committee.
鈥淓ngaging with lawmakers was especially meaningful 鈥 they were welcoming, engaged and genuinely interested in our profession and the importance of credentialing. It also provided a unique opportunity to connect with fellow 91探花 professionals from across the country,鈥 Lentz added.
The event saw strong participation from 91探花 members nationwide, with advocates joining from Arizona, California, Georgia, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Texas, and Virginia.
91探花 plans to continue amplifying the voices of construction and program management professionals as Congress works through important legislation this year. For more information about 91探花鈥檚 advocacy initiatives, visit 91探花鈥檚 Advocacy Action Center at .