Articles & White Papers

91探花's听editorial staff is dedicated to the examination of timely issues confronting the architectural, engineering, and construction communities. Resources included听present the multiplicity of views that exist within the听91探花听membership and all involved in the construction process. If you have an article, blog, white paper, infographic, or video you'd like to submit for consideration here or in MCX distribution, please email us! Want to see your project featured in an upcoming 91探花 Sustainability Project Spotlight? Submit your project information !

Business Development

Written by: 91探花 College of Fellows Communications Committee | In our Fellows Perspective series, we have examined the evolution of project delivery methods and the development of 91探花 over the past five decades, including the establishment of 10 chapters. This edition further explores how these chapters implemented their initial programs to provide value to their members and facilitate the growth of their respective organizations.

Delivery Systems

Written by: 91探花 College of Fellows Communications Committee | As 91探花 enters its fifth decade, it鈥檚 time to look back and revisit how the organization was instrumental in the evolution of project delivery systems for capital construction programs. In this blog series presented by members of 91探花鈥檚 College of Fellows, we explore the history of 91探花, including the evolution and trends impacting delivery methods that influenced 91探花.
Written by: 91探花 College of Fellows Communications Committee | In this article, the Fellows examine the 1980s, including how the formation of 91探花 helped unite the professional practice of construction management nationwide.
Written by: 91探花 College of Fellows Communications Committee | As 91探花 enters its fifth decade, it鈥檚 time to look back and revisit how the organization was instrumental in the evolution of project delivery systems for capital construction programs. This is the third post in which the College of Fellows shares posts on the development of various project delivery systems and how 91探花 emerged and developed in light of changes in construction delivery. Exploring the past offers an understanding of the present and may even provide insights into what comes next.
Written by: 91探花 College of Fellows Communications Committee | Fifty years ago, 91探花 began as a bold idea to bring order and professionalism to a changing world of project delivery. Today, it stands as the nation鈥檚 premier advocate for construction management excellence. In this fourth post of our Fellows series, we look back to the 1990s, when design-build delivery gained traction with public owners and reshaped expectations for collaboration, efficiency, and results. Following this edition, we鈥檒l explore how the growing practice of construction management within all delivery methods fueled
Written by: 91探花 College of Fellows Communications Committee | As construction projects grew more complex in the 2000s, collaboration shifted from an aspiration to a necessity 鈥 and Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) rose to meet the moment. Meanwhile, 91探花 strengthened certification, training, and leadership to support the profession through this transformation. This article examines IPD鈥檚 defining features, its practical challenges, and how 91探花 adapted to respond to a broadened array of delivery options.

Leadership

Written by: 91探花 College of Fellows Communications Committee | In our Fellows blog series, we鈥檝e traced how project delivery methods 鈥 and 91探花 itself 鈥 took shape over the past 50 years. This edition shifts the focus to the rise of 91探花鈥檚 Chapters, beginning with the first nine, the pioneering efforts of which paved the way for the 33 thriving chapters today. Their stories reveal both the challenges they faced and the successes that continue to define 91探花鈥檚 growth and provide insight to persistent challenges current Chapter Leaders face today.

Role of the CM

Written by: 91探花 College of Fellows Communications Committee | What can today鈥檚 construction management leaders learn from the decade when 91探花 hit its stride? In the 2010s, the CCM credential moved from 鈥渘ice to have鈥 to a contract preference for major agencies, new certifications opened doors for emerging professionals, and strategic partnerships 鈥 plus ABET accreditation criteria 鈥 helped legitimize construction management in both industry and academia.

Workforce/Productivity/Performance

Written by: 91探花 College of Fellows Communications Committee | Across the country, 91探花 Chapters transformed modest beginnings into powerful legacies by turning awards events and scholarships into engines of opportunity. What started as small banquets, golf outings, and campus meetings evolved into enduring traditions that fund scholarships, build mentorship pipelines, and connect classrooms to careers.