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CMAA is offering reciprocal discounts on event registrations, bookstore purchases, and educational programs to members of CII. The CII/CMAA Memorandum of Understanding states that the intent is “to form a strategic alliance with the mission to improve delivery of capital facilities in all settings by promoting the professional practice of Construction and Program Management in conjunction with the broadest possible application of recognized industry Best Practices” The two organizations have taken the first steps toward a very significant long‑term effort to harmonize CII Best Practices and the CMAA Construction Management Standards of Practice. This effort will rely on a committee of subject matter experts chosen from the two organizations’ members, who will review the content of both resources and identify areas of overlap, similarity and difference. CMAA members will also have the opportunity to become part of CII’s benchmarking program, which now includes data from nearly $110 billion worth of construction projects. “Our goal is to improve the industry and improve capital project delivery processes and CMAA is a really bright spot where we can disseminate our research findings,” Crew says. “We’re excited about it.”

Best Practices For Best Practitioners
Bruce D’Agostino With Wayne Crew
Wayne Crew is the Director of the Construction Industry Institute. He joined CII in 2004 as the Associate Director of Research. Prior to that, he served as vice president of construction for Technip USA Corporation in Houston, TX.

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