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About USC-CMAA Student Chapter

The USC-CMAA was founded in January 2007 with the understanding that students needed to have greater interaction with the CM industry including individuals that are recent alumni and seasoned professionals, as well as CM firms and related companies. To achieve this goal, the USC-CMAA was born, becoming the first CMAA student chapter in southern California.

The USC-CMAA is open to all those interested in pursuing a career in construction or whose chosen career will be tied to the construction industry. These including both graduate and undergraduate students in the disciplines of construction management, engineering, business, and real estate.

Benefits of Membership

1. Networking opportunities with fellow students and industry professionals
2. Admission to all USC-CMAA meetings and events such as Speaker Series and Field Trips
3. Gain access to all CMAA So. Cal. events
4. Access to CMAA scholarships (national and local chapter)

About CMAA

The Mission of CMAA is "to promote professionalism and excellence in the management of the construction process." The Vision of CMAA is "to be the Authority in the Management of the Construction Process."

CMAA is leading the growth and acceptance of Construction Management as a professional discipline that can add significant value to the entire construction process, from conception to ongoing operation.

Membership in CMAA includes more than 3,000 firms and individuals. Owners, engineers, architects, contractors, educators, students...everyone with a stake in the construction industry's success.

All parties to a project are vitally interested in excellence of execution--including rapid completion, high fidelity to specifications, conscientious cost control, and optimum use of all resources. Professional Construction Management delivers these values. (Source: CMAA-So. Cal website)


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