CMAA

10/17/2026

Ready to build your management knowledge? 📚

Join ’s In-Person Construction Management Principles Course on November 12 in North Charleston, S.C., to explore the role of a manager and essential industry skills.

Register today and take the next step in your career! https://ow.ly/YCXm50ZWYBB

10/17/2026

The countdown is on! ⏰

The deadline to submit an education session proposal for is October 23!

Have practical strategies, lessons learned, or fresh perspectives to share with the construction and program management community? This is your chance to take the stage in Baltimore, March 14 – 16, 2027.

Don't miss your opportunity to share your expertise. Submit your proposal by October 23! https://www.cmaanet.org/Focus27

10/17/2026

AI adoption is accelerating across the AEC industry, with 52% of firms surveyed now using , up 20 percentage points from last year. Firms are moving beyond experimentation and using for everyday tasks, improving productivity and saving time. Read more in Building Design+Construction.

Firms have moved from testing to using AI for everyday business tasks.

10/16/2026

Grow your career in and program mangement with ! 👷‍♂️

10/16/2026

Why has high-speed rail struggled to take off in the U.S.? An industry expert proposes creating a National Railroad Bank to bring federal, state, and private-sector partners together to finance and deliver high-speed rail projects. Read more in Construction Dive.

A national railroad infrastructure bank could bring federal, state and private-sector interests together to build and operate HSR corridors, a Commuter Rail Coalition board member writes.

10/16/2026

Looking to get more involved with ? Start locally! 📍

With 34 chapters nationwide, CMAA offers opportunities to connect with industry professionals, attend networking events, develop your skills, and get involved in your local management community.

Find your CMAA Chapter and start making connections today! https://ow.ly/Oixj50ZWYk7

10/15/2026

Challenging the Plan: How Collaboration Transformed a Major Transit Project

In the latest episode of ’s limited series podcast, Carrie Rocha, PE, CCM, of ECC Corporation, explores a bold decision that transformed the rehabilitation of MARTA’s Airport Station at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.

She shares how a $50 million renovation project, originally facing an extended timeline while maintaining daily station operations, took an unexpected turn when the project team proposed a complete station shutdown. But through collaboration with transit officials, construction partners, and operations staff, the team developed an alternative plan that allowed construction to proceed around the clock.

Tune in to discover how it happened. https://www.cmaanet.org/podcast

10/15/2026

How are rising costs affecting local government budgets? The Municipal Cost Index tracks inflation in municipal services, helping officials monitor price trends, evaluate contracts, and make informed budget decisions. Explore the latest in Smart Cities Dive.

The Smart Cities Dive Municipal Cost Index, launched in 1978 to help determine the rate of municipal cost inflation, is updated with the latest data from August. See how it stacks up against nearly 50 years of data.

10/15/2026

Need your business tax information on the go? The is launching the IRS app, an expanded version of the IRS2Go mobile app. The updated app provides secure mobile access to IRS services when and where you need them. Download it today: IRS.gov/app

10/14/2026

Gen Z is bringing valuable skills to . Through reverse mentoring, younger workers can help experienced colleagues adopt digital tools while gaining hands-on industry knowledge in return. Read more in Construction Dive.

Gen Z has a shorthand with new apps that their senior colleagues don’t. At the same time, they’re eager to learn building from seasoned pros.