Construction Management Association Of America

What Construction Management Association Of America does

The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) is a US-based nonprofit professional membership association founded in 1982 and headquartered in Vienna, Virginia (organized under Maryland law), that sets industry standards for managing capital construction projects. It serves individual construction management professionals, the firms and organizations that employ them, and the employers who hire them, primarily in the United States.

CMAA's product portfolio centers on a three-tier credentialing stack — the Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM), and a multi-level Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) program — anchored by the CCM, which is the only construction management certification accredited by ANSI ANAB under the ISO 17024 standard. Surrounding the credentials is an education and training catalogue that includes instructor-led courses (Professional CM Course, Construction Management Principles, CCM Build Up, CM Essentials+, Train the Trainer), live webinars, a comprehensive eLearning library, and the Emerging Leaders Program. CMAA also runs two annual conferences (CMAA2026 in Denver and CMAA Focus26), national and chapter-level awards programs, the Construction Leaders Podcast, and Career HQ, a job board operated in partnership with Naylor Association Solutions.

CMAA's business model is a multi-stream subscription/recurring revenue association model with five documented streams: individual and organizational membership dues, certification and recertification fees, conference and event registration/sponsorship, education and training, and Career HQ job posting fees. Distribution is community-led, leveraging the chapter network, industry events, and the ANSI ANAB-accredited CCM credential as the primary acquisition and retention mechanism; no venture capital, private equity, or parent-company ownership is identified in the source material.

Name

Construction Management Association Of America

Legal name

Construction Management Association of America

Website

https://cmaanet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CMAA is a US-based nonprofit professional association founded in 1982 that certifies construction managers (CCM, CACM, CMIT), delivers industry training, runs annual conferences, and operates the Career HQ job board for construction management professionals and the firms that employ them.

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Product category

Professional Association and Certification Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (813990)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Project, Program & Portfolio Management Certifications (EDAAANAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management & Delivery (EPCM/CMAR/Design-Build Oversight) (EUANALAE), Core LMS Platforms (Academic & Corporate) (EDAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Construction management certification
• Professional association services
• Continuing education training
• Industry conferences events
• Construction career job board

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for individual, organizational, and mega members providing access to certifications, training, resources, and chapter networks.
2. Certification Fees: Fees for Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM), and Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) certifications and recertification.
3. Conference and Event Revenue: Annual conferences including CMAA2026 and CMAA Focus26 generate revenue through registration, sponsorships, and exhibitor fees.
4. Education and Training: Live webinars, eLearning courses, professional CM courses, CCM Build Up, and exam prep tools offered for continuing education.
5. Career HQ Job Board: Job posting services for employers in the construction management industry, with tiered pricing for members and non-members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CMAA is a nonprofit professional membership association that delivers industry-standard certifications (CCM, CACM, CMIT), continuing education and training courses, annual conferences, industry awards programs, and a Career HQ job board for construction management professionals and the firms that employ them. Its core value is setting and maintaining the professional standards for managing capital construction projects in the United States.

Product overview

The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) is a professional association offering a portfolio of certification programs, education/training services, industry events, and career resources. The core offerings include three certification tiers: the gold-standard Certified Construction Manager (CCM), the Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM), and the entry-level Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) program. Education and training is delivered through instructor-led courses (Professional CM Course, Construction Management Principles, CCM Build Up, CM Essentials+, Train the Trainer), live webinars, and a comprehensive eLearning platform. CMAA operates Career HQ, a job board and career management platform for the construction management industry. The association also organizes major annual conferences (CMAA2026, Focus26) and awards programs (Project Achievement Awards, Industry Honors Individual Recognition Awards), and produces the Construction Leaders Podcast and a Bookstore of professional publications.

Differentiator

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Brands

• Career HQ: CMAA's job board and career center platform for construction management professionals, operated in partnership with Naylor Association Solutions.
• CMAA2026
• CMAA Focus

Products and services

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) Gold-standard personnel credential for the construction management profession, accredited by ANSI ANAB under ISO 17024. Recognized as the only CM certification meeting this international standard. Aimed at experienced construction management professionals.
• Certified Associate Construction Manager (CACM) Entry-level certification recognizing professionals who have met criteria for formal education, field experience, and demonstrated capability in construction management.
• Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) Program Self-paced multi-level certificate program helping aspiring CM professionals launch and develop careers in construction management, demonstrating competence early in their career.
• Professional CM Course Instructor-led and virtual professional development course covering construction management principles and practices.
• Construction Management Principles Course Foundational course teaching core principles of construction management for professionals entering the field.
• CCM Build Up Exam preparation program designed to help professionals prepare for the Certified Construction Manager certification exam.
• CM Essentials+ Courses Essential skills courses for construction management professionals covering various competency areas.
• Train the Trainer Program equipping professionals to train others in construction management methodologies and practices.
• Live Webinars Real-time online educational sessions covering current topics in construction management, including technology trends like BIM and VDC.
• eLearning Platform Online learning platform offering Standards of Practice, Leadership Library, Online Construction Management Principles, Online Professional CM Course, On-Demand Webinars, On-Demand Conference Sessions, Exam Prep Tools, and Virtual Tech Tours.
• Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) Professional development program designed for emerging leaders in the construction and program management field.
• Career HQ Job Board Job board and career management platform connecting construction management professionals with employers. Enables job postings, resume database access, and candidate search functionality.
• CMAA2026 Annual Conference Annual in-person conference scheduled for October 4-6, 2026 in Denver, Colorado, designed to advance the construction and program management profession with knowledge, skills, and perspectives for professionals at all career stages.
• CMAA Focus26 Conference Focused industry conference for construction management professionals.
• Individual Membership Annual membership for individual construction management professionals providing access to certifications, training, resources, and chapter networks.
• Organizational Membership Annual corporate membership for construction firms, design firms, owners, and program management companies providing team training, certifications, business development, and industry resources.
• Mega Membership Premium corporate membership tier offering elevated visibility, dedicated points of contact, and enhanced benefits for large organizations.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Design-Build Institute of America: DBIA is the leading US association for design-build project delivery, issuing the Designated Design-Build Professional credential; comparable to CMAA because both serve project/construction management professionals, run national conferences, and offer accredited credentials in adjacent CM methods.
• American Institute of Constructors: US professional association for constructors offering the Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) and Associate Constructor (AC) credentials; directly comparable because both organizations certify and serve construction management practitioners competing for the same professionals and member firms.
• Construction Owners Association of America: COAA represents public and private owners of construction projects and provides owner-focused training and advocacy; directly comparable niche association whose owner-side membership overlaps with CMAA's organizational members and Career HQ employers.

Broad incumbents

• Associated General Contractors of America: AGC is the largest US trade association for general contractors, offering education, training and credentialing programs; overlaps with CMAA as a competing source of construction training, events, and industry advocacy for construction management professionals.
• Project Management Institute: PMI administers the PMP and other globally-recognized project management certifications; comparable to CMAA as a competing standards/certification body whose credentials overlap with construction/program management roles where CCM is positioned.
• American Society of Civil Engineers: ASCE is a large engineering association offering continuing education, publications, and conferences for civil engineers working on construction projects; a broad incumbent whose members overlap with CMAA's in capital construction delivery.
• American Institute of Architects: AIA is the major US architectural association providing continuing education, conventions and credentials to design-side construction professionals; a broad incumbent whose members frequently overlap with CMAA's mixed member base in capital project delivery.

Emerging players

• Lean Construction Institute: LCI promotes lean methods and Last Planner System credentials across the construction management profession; an emerging specialty association offering an alternative/adjacent professional development path to CMAA's training and certification stack.
• National Society of Professional Engineers: NSPE administers the PE license used by many construction engineers; an adjacent credentialing body whose PE credential competes for specification language in owner contracts alongside CMAA's CCM.

Others

• Engineering News-Record (ENR): ENR is the leading US construction industry media outlet covering project news, rankings and training events; comparable as an industry-information ecosystem participant that competes for CM professional attention and advertising/sponsorship dollars alongside CMAA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/jjmckeon/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/CMAAHQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cmaa
• Instagraminstagram.com/cmaa_hq

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