Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

In October, #construction employment rose and backlog confidence improved, despite labor shortages and struggles in some sectors. While materials prices fell overall due to lower oil prices, certain materials saw price hikes, with potential supply chain pressures ahead. Learn more about October's economic roundup in Construction Executive. https://ow.ly/xzr750UasHP

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased 5.3% in October to 197.2 from the revised September reading of 208.2. Over the month, commercial planning fell 6.7%, and institutional planning declined 2.0%. See more details in Construction Business Owner Magazine & Digital Media. https://ow.ly/PBvI50UaszL

The #CCM Build Up experience is coming to the Northeast! The next In-Person CCM Build Up is being held in Middletown, Conn., from January 14 - February 4, 2025. This program is a great opportunity for those beginning their Certified Construction Manager (CCM) journey, as well as individuals gearing up for the CCM exam. Don't miss out on this valuable in-person learning opportunity coming to you! Register now at https://ow.ly/4jv050UasqJ

Are you interested in volunteering with #CMAA? CMAA has an ongoing need for volunteer instructors, speakers, mentors, and content creators. Fill out the Volunteer Application or update your Volunteer Profile and CMAA will contact you if your skills and interest match an available opportunity! Learn more about volunteering with CMAA and start your application now at https://ow.ly/v7eF50Uas2G

Construction input prices decreased 0.9% in September compared to the previous month, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics' Producer Price Index data released recently. Nonresidential #construction input prices also decreased 0.9% for the month. See this Associated Builders and Contractors article at https://ow.ly/pfnI50Uaqtx

The U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $1.2 billion in grants to 39 state #transportation departments to promote the use of cleaner, American-made #construction materials in #infrastructure projects. This initiative aims to support U.S. manufacturing, create jobs, and help combat climate change by using low-carbon materials like asphalt, steel, and concrete in transportation projects. See more in Federal Highway Administration. https://ow.ly/gvYO50UapRN

Check out this ESG in Construction White Paper, written by the CMAA Sustainability Subcommittee, to explore how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs are shaping the future of #construction management! Learn about key regulations, best practices, and tools to help construction firms integrate ESG principles for long-term growth and #sustainability. Read the full paper at https://ow.ly/QgVx50Uap1K

Do you want to have all the CMAA resources you need in your hand at all times, even when you're on the jobsite? Simply download CM HQ, the CMAA engagement app, to stay in touch with all things #CMAA and #construction management 24/7. You can also network more easily with others in the industry, as well as have access to events, schedules, messages, and more, no matter where you are. Download the CM HQ #app now at https://ow.ly/qFEW50Uaob9

The #construction industry added 8,000 jobs on net in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 223,000 jobs, an increase of 2.8%. See more details in Associated Builders and Contractors. https://ow.ly/An9450Uaopi

Five airports across the U.S. are undergoing expensive overhauls, spurred by a recovery in travel and federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Major projects include Cleveland Hopkins' $3 billion upgrade, Austin-Bergstrom’s $2 billion expansion, and several others aimed at improving capacity, passenger facilities, and #infrastructure. Learn more in Construction Dive. https://ow.ly/E8Au50UanLT