What The Construction Institute does

The Construction Institute, Inc. (CI) is a non-profit professional membership association founded in 1976 and headquartered in Meriden, Connecticut (with a principal place of business in East Hartford). It serves architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry professionals in the Northeast U.S. by providing a neutral forum for cross-industry collaboration, professional education, networking, and industry recognition.

CI's core products span three certificate programs (Project Management, Facilities Management, Construction Management), standalone professional education workshops, a webinar series including an AI in Practice track, and signature events such as the Women Who Build Summit, Annual Dinner & Awards, Golf Classic, Oktoberfest, and the AI in Action Conference. Underlying technology infrastructure consists of the Novi AMS association management software platform, which powers the website, membership management, event registration, and e-commerce functionality.

CI generates revenue from five streams: recurring annual membership dues, one-time fees for professional education courses and certificate programs ($10-$1,250), registration and table fees for events and conferences, recurring annual corporate sponsorships ($4,500-$6,000), and one-time event-level sponsorships (e.g., Women Who Build Diamond $10,000, Golf Classic $500-$1,250). Distribution is primarily regional and direct, with a customer base of AEC professionals, construction-industry companies, and emerging leaders supported by partnerships with CoreNet, PWC, SMPS, ABC CT, Smith College, and UMass Amherst.

Name

The Construction Institute

Legal name

The Construction Institute, Inc.

Website

https://construction.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Construction Institute is a 50-year-old Connecticut-based non-profit membership association serving AEC industry professionals through certificate programs, workshops, webinars, and signature networking events across the Northeast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction (EDABALAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Technology Congresses (THAHAJAE)

Keywords

• AEC industry networking
• Continuing education programs
• Professional certificate programs
• Construction industry events
• Professional association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hartford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees providing access to network of professionals, training programs, industry insights, member directory, and member-only resources. Includes company membership and individual membership options.
2. Professional Education: Online and in-person workshops, certificate programs (Project Management, Facilities Management, Construction Management), and webinar series. Courses range from $10 to $1,250 depending on format and membership status.
3. Events & Conferences: Registration fees for signature events including Women Who Build Summit, Annual Dinner & Awards, Golf Classic, Oktoberfest, Fall Conference, and workshops. Pricing varies by event and membership status.
4. Annual Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship tiers (Advocate $6,000, Sustaining $4,500, Professional Education sponsorships at various levels) providing logo placement, social media recognition, and event visibility.
5. Event Sponsorships: Individual event sponsorships at various price points (e.g., Golf Classic Eagle Sponsor $6,000, Diamond Anniversary $10,000) offering branding, signage, and recognition opportunities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Construction Institute is a non-profit membership association that delivers continuing education, professional development, and networking services to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. It sells annual memberships, certificate programs (Project Management, Facilities Management, Construction Management), individual workshops and webinars, and hosts signature events including the Women Who Build Summit, Annual Dinner & Awards, Golf Classic, and Oktoberfest. It also generates revenue through corporate annual sponsorships and event-level sponsorships.

Product overview

The Construction Institute is a professional development and networking organization serving the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. The organization operates as a membership-based association offering a portfolio of educational products and services. The core educational offerings include three certificate programs: Project Management Certificate Program (6 workshops), Facilities Management Certificate Program (6 workshops), and Construction Management Certificate Program (4 workshops). Supporting these are standalone Professional Education Workshops covering project management, construction management, and facilities management topics, plus Webinar Series offering individual online sessions. The organization also hosts signature events including the Women Who Build Summit (annual conference), Annual Dinner & Awards, Golf Classic, and Oktoberfest social. Revenue generation includes annual sponsorships at various tiers (Patron, Chair, Marketing, Technology for professional education; and Founding Patron, Forge, Beacon, Catalyst, Igniter for the Ignite Campaign), event sponsorships, and course product sales. The platform is powered by Novi AMS association management software.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Management Certificate Program A certificate program consisting of 6 core workshops covering essentials of project management for construction and capital projects, including Project Communications Management, Project Schedule Management, Project Scope Management, Budget Management, Management of Legal Exposures, and Principles of Project Management. Designed for AEC professionals seeking formal credentialing.
• Facilities Management Certificate Program A certificate program designed for practicing Facility Management professionals consisting of 6 core workshops covering environmental health and safety, construction project management, operations and maintenance, planning and design, financial management, and fundamentals.
• Construction Management Certificate Program A certificate program consisting of 4 core workshops covering construction contracting, change orders, project management communication, and construction management principles.
• Professional Education Workshops In-person and online workshops covering project management, construction management, facilities management, and professional development topics including budget management, scheduling, contract management, and communication skills. Sold individually with member/non-member pricing tiers.
• Webinar Series Online webinar educational content including individual webinar sessions on topics such as AI applications, workforce technology, BIM, blockchain, sustainability, and crisis management.
• Online Learning Self-paced online educational courses covering construction management, project management, facilities management, energy efficiency, and professional development topics.
• Women Who Build Summit A two-day conference celebrating women in construction with educational presentations, motivational stories, networking opportunities, and Champions of Change awards recognizing industry leaders.
• Annual Dinner & Awards Annual celebration event recognizing member achievements and milestones with networking opportunities for construction industry professionals. Sold as tables of 8 or 10 with member/non-member pricing tiers.
• Golf Classic Annual golf networking event supporting CI's mission to advance AEC-related education and prepare the next generation of industry leaders. Includes foursome packages and individual reception tickets.
• Oktoberfest CI's signature fall social event honoring the Bavarian festival tradition, providing networking opportunities for industry professionals. Includes member/non-member registration and sponsorship packages.
• AI in Action Conference Fall conference exploring practical AI applications for AEC professionals including project planning, design collaboration, construction management, contract drafting, and risk assessment.

Quantifiable outcome

• 8,000+ industry contacts reached through monthly education-related emails
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pratt & WhitneycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Sponsor of The Construction Institute. Logo displayed on CI website sponsors section. Part of the 2026 Annual Sponsors program providing funding and industry visibility support.
• Standard BuilderscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Sponsor of The Construction Institute. Logo displayed on CI website sponsors section. Supporting CI's mission to advance AEC-related education.
• Tucker MechanicalcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Sponsor of The Construction Institute. Logo displayed on CI website sponsors section. Supporting professional education and networking programs.
• IMTL (Independent Materials Transfer & Logistics)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Sponsor of The Construction Institute. Logo displayed on CI website sponsors section as part of the annual sponsorship program.
• Interstate Electrical ServicescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual Sponsor of The Construction Institute. Supporting CI's signature conferences and professional education programs through annual sponsorship.
• CoreNetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization for Early Industry Leaders events. Joint networking events bringing together AEC and corporate real estate professionals.
• PWC (Professional Women in Construction)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization for Early Industry Leaders Kick-off Social. Partnership supporting diversity and professional development in construction.
• SMPS (Society for Marketing Professional Services)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization for Early Industry Leaders events. Joint programming supporting marketing professionals in the AEC industry.
• ABC CT (Associated Builders and Contractors Connecticut)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating organization for Early Industry Leaders events. Partnership supporting the construction industry workforce development.
• Smith CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Women Who Build Summit educational sessions and architectural tours at Smith College Conference Center, Northampton, MA.
• University of Massachusetts AmherstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for Women Who Build Summit main conference and celebration reception at the UMass Amherst Campus Center.
• Dress for Success Western MassachusettsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharitable partner for Women Who Build Summit accepting donations of professional attire for women entering or returning to the workplace.
• Novi AMScoreTechnology or IntegrationAssociation Management Software platform provider powering CI's website, membership management, event registration, and e-commerce functionality.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC): National construction industry trade association providing craft training, continuing education, and workforce development for merit-shop contractors. CI explicitly partners with ABC CT, underscoring direct comparability on construction industry education and credentialing.
• Associated General Contractors of America (AGC): National trade association for general contractors offering education, training, networking, and advocacy for the construction industry. Directly comparable as a construction-focused membership and professional development organization, though operating at much greater national scale than CI.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA): National professional association for architects that delivers continuing education (AIA LU), conferences, and member services. CI is an AIA Registered Provider, making AIA the upstream credentialing body and a closely related peer in the AEC continuing-education value chain.
• American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE): National professional society for civil engineers providing continuing education, conferences, publications, and credentialing. Comparable as an engineering-focused membership organization delivering continuing education and industry events to a partially overlapping AEC audience.

Direct peers

• CoreNet Global: Global association for corporate real estate professionals offering educational programs, summits, and networking. CI partners with CoreNet on Early Industry Leaders events, making CoreNet a direct peer in serving the AEC/corporate real estate intersection through professional development.
• Construction Management Association of America (CMAA): National association for construction managers offering the CCM credential and recertification points. CI is a CCM Recertification Point Provider, making CMAA a direct peer with overlapping value proposition around construction management education and credentialing.
• Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS): National organization for AEC marketing and business development professionals offering education, networking, and certifications. SMPS partners with CI on Early Industry Leaders events, indicating directly comparable audience and programming model.
• National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC): National organization dedicated to advancing women in the construction industry through education, networking, and leadership programs. CI's Women Who Build Summit and Champions of Change Award are directly analogous to NAWIC's mission and programming.
• Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA): Membership organization promoting design-build project delivery through certification, education, and conferences. Comparable as a construction-focused professional association delivering credentialing (DBIA certification) and industry-specific training programs similar to CI's certificate offerings.
• Professional Women in Construction (PWC): NYC-based organization supporting women and under-represented professionals in construction through networking, education, and mentorship. CI explicitly partners with PWC on Early Industry Leaders events, indicating directly comparable programming around diversity and professional development in construction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/constinstitute
• Facebookfacebook.com/ConstructionInstitute

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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