Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

In 2023, the U.S. experienced record extreme weather events, causing $28 billion in damages and underscoring the need for disaster preparedness. This year, we are experiencing even more. Roland Orgeron Jr. of Legacy Industries highlights the importance of identifying vulnerabilities, as more businesses prioritize strategies to mitigate climate-related impacts. Read more in Construction Executive. https://ow.ly/2bAA50TK1st

Can Aegis Project Controls bring solutions to your organization? Join us for a #CMAA Product Demo on October 22 to find out! Come learn about this project controls portfolio and project dashboard solution built for the #construction industry and designed by construction experts. Sign up now for free at https://ow.ly/QPmm50TK0iT

#CMAA Members - Join us for the Annual Meeting of the Membership on Tuesday, October 22, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT. In this virtual meeting, you will learn about your association’s initiatives and successes in 2023 and 2024, the state of the association’s finances, and the outcome of the 2024 elections for directors and officers. Sign up now at https://ow.ly/z6Yq50TGNMF

The Federal Aviation Administration is allocating over $2.2 billion in Airport Improvement Program grants to 49 states and territories, including more than $1.9 billion for regular funding and nearly $269 million for competitive grants. Tucson International Airport received the largest award of over $55 million for runway reconfiguration. Read more in The Construction Broadsheet. https://ow.ly/3Tuj50TGNxv

The health of #construction employees is directly tied to productivity, job satisfaction, and overall business success. One effective way to enhance worker #wellness is by promoting recovery from substance use disorders. See why embracing recovery creates a healthier workforce in Construction Business Owner Magazine & Digital Media. https://ow.ly/sqZu50TGNlG

The NorCAL ZERO project has marked a milestone in clean energy innovation. As reported by Port of Oakland the project is a $53 million collaborative effort to deploy 30 Hyundai XCIENT Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks (FCETs) in northern California. The trucks, which have a range of more than 400 miles on a single fill of hydrogen, primarily operate in drayage service hauling freight and cars to destinations in the Bay Area and the Central Valley. Keep your eyes open when you attend #CMAA2024 later this month - you might just see one on the highway! https://ow.ly/IAfe50TGMXr

Have you registered for #CMAA2024 yet? This conference is a can't miss event in San Francisco from October 27 - 29, and there is only one week left to register in advance! Registration after October 22 will be onsite and at a higher rate, so get the lower rate by registering now! Use code CM2406 to save an additional $50 on registration at https://ow.ly/FK5l50TGM9k

Don't miss the chance to participate in two of #CMAA's new courses on leadership and advanced scheduling! Becoming a Better Leader and Advanced Scheduling for CMs will both be held on October 26 in San Francisco, conveniently right before #CMAA2024! Discover how these courses can enhance your industry knowledge and register now at https://ow.ly/Er1R50TGLWf

According to a report by American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) over a third of U.S. bridges need major repairs or replacement, with 221,800 requiring repair and 76,175 needing complete replacement. While 49% are in fair condition, there’s been a slight improvement, with 324 fewer bridges rated as poor this year compared to 2023. See more in Construction Dive. https://ow.ly/ItC450TGaxJ

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network increased 2.9% in August to 220.4 from the revised July reading of 214.2. Over the month, commercial planning expanded 1.9% and institutional planning improved 5.7%. See more details in Construction Business Owner Magazine & Digital Media. https://ow.ly/UaR650TGa6X