Foundation Research Projects
Research
In 2005, the CMAA Foundation initiated three research projects focused on showing the value of construction management (CM). The goal of this research is to provide construction managers with solid data demonstrating the value of CM/PM for projects of all kinds.
“Owners Risk Reduction Techniques Using a CM”
The first study to be completed is titled, “Owners Risk Reduction Techniques Using a CM.” The study, conducted by Ali Touran, Ph.D., P.E. of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Northeastern University, surveyed CMAA members to measure how they approach risk assessment, the tools they use, the impediments they encounter, and the benefits owners realize from the process.
Please click here to view this study.
Future studies include:
• “Comparative Analysis of Total Project Costs with vs. without a CM,” which will be conducted by a joint research team from the University of Southern California and the California State University at Long Beach
• “Schedule Acceleration Techniques Using a CM,” awarded to a team from Virginia Tech.
2007 CMAA Comparison of Construction Management and Program Management Costs
CMAA contracted with FMI Corporation to conduct a study focused on current trends of construction management and program management fees across market segments. This study is available for purchase in the CMAA Bookstore.
FMI/CMAA Annual Survey of Owners
For the past seven years, CMAA has partnered with FMI Corporation to produce the FMI/CMAA Annual Survey of Owners. This comprehensive annual study focuses on key construction industry trends from the owners’ perspective—both public and private.
FMI/CMAA Eighth Annual Survey of Owners (2007)
FMI/CMAA Seventh Annual Survey of Owners (2006)
FMI/CMAA Sixth Annual Survey of Owners (2005)
FMI/CMAA Fifth Annual Survey of Owners (2004)
FMI/CMAA Fourth Annual Survey of Owners (2003)
FMI/CMAA Third Annual Survey of Owners (2002)
FMI/CMAA Second Annual Survey of Owners (2001)
FMI/CMAA First Annual Survey of Owners (2000)
