In this episode of Building Connections, Laura Nee sits down with Andrea Rutledge, the current President and CEO of the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA). They dive into the current state of the industry, which Andrea calls the most exciting time she has seen in almost 30 years. From reframing construction management as a high-tech career to the crucial need for a "human in the loop" when dealing with AI, this conversation covers the people and processes driving our infrastructure forward. What you’ll learn: -
How to attract talent by reframing construction as managing the delivery of the built environment.
How CMAA's stackable credentials are solving training and education problems for project owners.
The critical role of human decision-making as AI, drones, and digital cameras enter the job site.
How the culture of construction has shifted toward greater diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration over the last decade.