CMAA Announces Michael Mendick as New Board of Directors Chair

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The Construction Management Association of America announced that Michael Mendick, PE, CCM, a district engineer with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, became the new chair of the CMAA Board of Directors at CMAA2026, the association’s national conference in Denver, Colorado. Mendick has been with CTDOT for over 30 years, having started as an engineering intern. He is currently overseeing the construction of capital construction projects for public transportation and major facilities throughout his state. In this role, he leads the department’s construction project management efforts overseeing a team of both in-house and outside consultant engineers tasked to deliver projects both […]

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CMAA Appoints Kevin D. Watkins as President, CEO

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The Construction Management Association of America Board of Directors has appointed Kevin D. Watkins, SPHR, CAE, as CMAA’s next president and CEO, effective Nov. 16. Watkins is an accomplished association executive with experience leading large, complex membership organizations. He serves as chief operating officer of the American Institute of Architects, where he oversees a $45 million-plus portfolio serving more than 101,000 members and 200-plus chapters. His leadership has contributed to record membership growth, a 90% renewal rate and stronger alignment between national priorities and chapter investment. Earlier in his career, Watkins held senior roles with the National Apartment Association, American […]

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CMAA Announces Recipients of 2026 Individual Recognition Awards

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The Construction Management Association of America announced the recipients of its 2026 Industry Honors Individual Recognition Awards. Each year, CMAA’s Awards Program celebrates outstanding achievements in construction management by recognizing individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence and leadership in the industry. Winners are selected through a rigorous evaluation process by a panel of expert judges who assess each nomination based on demonstrated merit and impact. CMAA Distinguished Young Professional Award Recognizes and celebrates a full-time, individual member, for a commitment to the industry and outstanding professional accomplishments early in their career. 2026 Recipients: Jash Joshi Michael Sandlin, CMIT2 | Gilbane […]

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CMAA Opens Call for Presentations for Fall Conference

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The Construction Management Association of America is inviting program and construction management professionals, faculty, students and all those involved in the design, construction and management of the built environment to submit proposals to present at its flagship fall conference, CMAA2026 – Experience Shared. Construction Delivered. Scheduled for Oct. 4 – 6 in Denver, Colorado, CMAA2026 will bring together industry leaders and practitioners for an in-person, interactive conference designed to advance the construction and program management profession. The event will feature a comprehensive expo hall, plenary and breakout sessions and the CMAA Industry Recognition Awards, where the 2026 CMAA Project Achievement Awards and other individual honors will be presented. […]

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CMAA Announces Recipients of 2025 Individual Recognition Awards

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The Construction Management Association of America announces the recipients of its 2025 Industry Honors Individual Recognition Awards. Each year, the awards program celebrates outstanding achievements in construction management by recognizing individuals and organizations that exemplify excellence and leadership in the industry. Winners are selected through a rigorous evaluation process by a panel of expert judges who assess each nomination based on demonstrated merit and impact. CMAA Distinguished Young Professional Award Recognizes and celebrates a full-time, individual member, for a commitment to the industry and outstanding professional accomplishments early in their career. 2025 recipients: Azmat Aulakh, CCM | JGM Steve Stephenson, […]

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