GSA Gives Favorable Views to CCM and PMP® Certifications
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has issued a solicitation
to contractors indicating a favorable evaluation will be given to contractors
who demonstrate that their key personnel are Certified Construction Managers
certified by the Construction Management Association of America.
The solicitation further states that an acceptable alternative to the
CCM certification is PMI PMP certification, combined with 10 years of
construction management experience on construction projects valued at
$10,000,000+. Read
on.
Academic researchers and educators are invited to submit papers, posters and symposium proposals for presentation at the 2010 PMI Research and Education Conference, the world’s premier event for project management knowledge creation. The conference will take place in Washington, DC, USA, 11-14 July 2010.
PMI solicits proposals on any topic related to the theory and practice of project management. Submissions can be based on empirical, theoretical or methodological research, as well as on educational theory or practice (e.g. new teaching strategies, curriculum design and service learning).
All papers and posters will be subject to double-blind peer review by members of the global project management research and education community.
Students are also encouraged to apply. Student posters will be entered in a separate student-level competition, where PMI will award a prize to the best student poster.
All papers, proposals and posters must be submitted to PMI before 1 December 2009.
Project Management
PMI President Gregory Balestrero delivers a CEO's take on the challenges and responsibilities of project management around the world via his blog. Some past discussions include:
- Greg Discusses Global Sustainability, Reflects on Congress
- Rock My Leadership World!
- A trip through diversity
- Move over Dubai; Make room for Hamburg, Germany
- Accelerating Out of the Bottom
PMI Unveils Project Management Circa 2025 - New Book that Predicts the Future - at Global Congress in Florida
"Growth and change can make looking ahead a real challenge. As a result, it's imperative that we carefully consider the future impact of environmental forces on our profession," said Mark Langley, executive vice president and chief operating officer of PMI. "Project Management Circa 2025 reveals how those of us who work in and serve the project management profession can think strategically about how the landscape will evolve in the years to come." Read on.
MetSIG Global Online Congress Webinars Available Through the Year
Even
though this year's Congress has ended, DPC SIG members can still access
these webinars and archived webinars for the rest of the year. Simply
enter promo code DPCSMET8 when
ordering your webinar on metsig.org.
This promo code also allows access to an extensive list of archived webinars,
so be sure to checkout previously
recorded webinars.
We're Looking for Contributors to the DPC SIG Newsletter!
We're looking for individuals
to contribute articles or news items to the DPC SIG newsletter,
Project
Management Standard:
- Write an article
telling us about your experiences with construction-related projects
(PMPs can earn PDUs for articles they have written). - Contribute an interesting article or news item that you have found.
- Share your knowledge and experiences with others by providing useful tips.
- Direct us to informative PM and construction-related web sites.
Deadline
for submission: December 1.
Submit to vccommunications@dpcsig.org
Have
a Project Management Question?
We Just May Have the Answer!
The DPC SIG has enlisted
the support of Subject Matter Experts from around the world to
address your project management-related questions. Questions and answers
will appear in upcoming issues of the DPC SIG newsletter and monthly bulletin.
Submit
Your Question
to VCMarketing@dpcsig.org.
Be sure to include your name and contact information in the email.
View
the current list of questions and answers.
| Subject
Matter Experts Needed! We are looking for volunteers to serve on an SME panel during 2009-2010. SMEs will respond to questions from around the world. All chosen SMEs will be rewarded with a certificate for 10 PDUs and a write-up in the DPC SIG newsletter. If you would like to volunteer, please send an email to vcmarketing@dpcsig.org. |
DPC
SIG Lapel Pins Available for Members
As
a token of the DPC SIG's appreciation for your participation in the SIG,
we would like to send you a lapel pin. We
encourage all members to wear the pin at PMI® chapter
and international events and to look for, and network with, other DPC
SIG members wearing their pins. Show your pride in the DPC SIG!
Request
a DPC SIG pin - Be sure to include your mailing address.
COAA to Offer Owners Leadership Conferences
2010 Spring Owners Leadership Conference
May 5-7, 2010
Pittsburgh Hilton
Pittsburgh, PA
2010 Fall Owners
Leadership Conference
November 17-19, 2010
Tampa Marriott Waterside
Tampa, FL
Volunteer
Opportunities
The DPC SIG is a volunteer-driven organization. We encourage our members to be actively involved in SIG activities and special projects by:
- filling leadership positions within the organization: Vice Chairs, Deputies, Committee Members
- contributing articles to The Project Management Standard newsletter
- managing special projects
- working on designated project activities, Local Interest Group (LIG) meetings and professional development conferences
View
the current DPC
SIG Organization Chart which lists available positions.
Volunteer today. You
will find it most rewarding, both professionally and personally!
The DPC SIG is always looking for energetic individuals with new ideas that would be most appealing and beneficial to all our members. If you have an idea, a program or an event you would like the SIG to establish and would like to be the one to make these ideas come to light, please contact the DPC SIG Administrator by forwarding your current résumé or curriculum vitae and let us know the area(s) in which you would be interested in volunteering. Let’s work together in making your ideas a reality.