Committees

Committees

CCM Committee
COMMITTEE CHAIR:

The CCM Committee is dedicated to increasing the number of Certifed Construction Managers (CCMs) in Southern Nevada. The goals of the Committee are to educate our members about the value and importance of the CM certification program through educational seminars and application workshops. We welcomes any questions or interest communication from members to learn more about the CCM Certification.

Education Committee
COMMITTEE CHAIR:

The Education Committee for the local CMAA Southern Nevada Chapter is tasked with providing a means of continuing professional development for the Construction Managers within the CMAA. As a Chapter, we consider the need to inform and impart information and basic guidance on the multiple aspects of construction management in our construction industry. We seek to provide an insight into the body of knowledge that forms our technical expertise, and so improve an understanding and awareness across the key construction disciplines.

Our Education Committee compliments the education and training provided by our CCM Committee, and enables us to provide support in the pursuit of the CCM certification as part of overall learning program.

Education Topics currently being assembled for our program includes BIM, Integrated Project Delivery, CPM Scheduling, Environmental Awareness (NEPA), Contract Law and Project Team Assembly.

Membership Committee
COMMITTEE CHAIR:

The membership committee within the CMAA Southern Nevada Chapter is dedicated to promote Construction Management Association of America among the Southern Nevada Construction Community while encouraging local Professionals to join the organization and enjoy the extensive professional development and networking opportunities offered by CMAA at the local, state, national and international levels.

Programs Committee
COMMITTEE CHAIR:

The Programs committee is dedicated to bringing design and construction opportunities to the members of the Construction Management Association of America. We work with area owners, municipalities and transportation groups to bring you latest in industry opportunities to give our members the competitive edge they need in the A/E/C industry. We are always looking for participation from our members to ensure they are receiving the latest, including on all aspects of the construction industry.

Scholarship and Student Outreach Committee
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

The Scholarship and Student Outreach committee is dedicated to reaching out to college students that are pursuing careers in the construction management field.

The committee encourages student participation at CMAA events, as well as works with college Construction Management programs to create and maintain student chapters. In addition, the committee promotes mentor-ships between CMAA members and the college students.

The committee is responsible for funding and awarding annual scholarships to full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in a Construction Management or CM-related program for the next school year. Candidates must have completed a minimum of one full academic year and have a minimum of one full year remaining in their course of study. Scholarship applications are evaluated on the following criteria: applicant’s academic objectives as they relate to the CM profession; academic performance in CM-related courses and overall; relationship between the academic program in which the applicant is enrolled and CM as a professional field; and faculty adviser recommendation.

CODE (Creating Opportunity for Diversity & Equality) Committee
COMMITTEE CHAIRS:

CODE (Creating Opportunities for Diversity and Equality) is all about connecting with disadvantaged businesses in the Southern Nevada area. Committee responsibilities include discussing diversity and equality, opening up dialogues with other industry organizations, and reaching out to disadvantaged businesses.