Constructor Certification
The Bureau of Labor Statistics categorizes Construction Managers under the heading "Constructor". Constructors are defined as the broad group of professionals in construction who are capable of managing, coordinating, and supervising the construction process from conceptual development through final construction on a timely and economical basis. The management of construction has changed and expanded dramatically in the 20th century, resulting in increased responsibilities and obligations for the Constructor. Professional constructors have accepted these changes and responded by developing additional skills and acquiring more technical and material knowledge necessary to execute the responsibilities and obligations in a professional manner.
The Certified Professional Constructor process provides the Constructor with formal recognition of the education and experience that defines the Constructor as a professional. The certification process, which includes a national certification exam given to "Constructors", raises the standards of practice for the entire construction industry and thus benefits everyone. Only graduates from ACCE or NAIT accredited programs are allowed to take the Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) Examination. Graduates will benefit because the CPC examination provides and internationally recognized certification of constructor skills and knowledge. Minnesota State University Moorhead is the only university in Minnesota from which CM graduates can take this examination.
For more information, please see AIC's website.