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Construction Management Education Council

Originally known as the Higher Education Committee and updated to the Construction Management Education Council (CMEC) in the 1990s, this council was initially charged with helping develop post-secondary construction programs in the region. Today’s mission is to encourage dynamic leadership and highly qualified management in the construction industry. Members act in an advisory and support capacity to advance construction management education at institutions of higher education throughout Oregon and SW Washington.

Committee Leadership

  • Chair: Jeff Perala, Perlo Construction Group
  • Staff Liaison: Colette Evers, 503-685-8328

Objectives

  • Review and analyze funding requests from AGC student chapters for ongoing student chapter activities and technology grants, and provide those funding recommendations to the Workforce and Professional Development Committee.
  • Advise college faculty and administrators to assure program quality and resource balance among building and civil programs
  • Act as liaison between AGC and the Oregon State University Construction Education Foundation (OSU-CEF), and other college programs.
  • Support AGC student chapters and their activities in regional colleges and universities
  • Advise school administrators and provide support for industry related technological systems upgrades
  • Facilitate the delivery of professional/management training to areas of greatest need within Oregon and SW Washington

CMEC Grant Program

To meet its objectives, the CMEC annually reviews requests for grants to support construction management education within the region. Grants are awarded to institutions of post-secondary (community colleges, technological institutions, and universities) education offering programs in construction management or engineering within Oregon and Southwest Washington. Grants generally range from $500 to $2,500, depending on the proposals submitted.

The CMEC offers these grants in support of program administration with preference to proposals that support AGC student chapter activities or program development. Program development includes technological upgrades and improvements (e.g. computers, software, digital or other industry related equipment, etc.). Emphasis should be on items that will benefit students as opposed to faculty or administrators.

To assure the best use of limited dollars, it is necessary for interested organizations to submit a formal proposal to the CMEC to determine if a project is within its grant making interests. The CMEC reviews and recommends grant requests at its annual meeting usually held in conjunction with the chapter’s annual business meeting.

For complete details, please refer to the grant application and grant guidelines.

Click here to view the CMEC charter.

For more information contact Colette Evers, 503-685-8328 or 800-826-6610.

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