1. American Institute of Constructors
Building Individual Professionalism in Construction Since 1971.
American Institute of Constructors
Constructor Certification Commission

2. About the AIC Founded in 1971
Organization dedicated to promoting professionalism and excellence of the individual constructors.
Provides education, networking and career advancement opportunities for it’s Members.

3. The Commission oversees all aspects of the certification process.
About the Commission
The Commission oversees all aspects of the certification process.
1993
1996
Constructor Certification Commission was founded to establish the Constructor Certification Program
Testing and Awarding of Certifications Began

4. About the Commission
Sets the educational and experience qualifications for Professional Constructors
Includes representatives from the industry, including other trade and professional organizations like the ABC, AGC and ASA
Oversees the examination development

5. The Components of a Profession
A Body of Knowledge and formal education requirements
A Commitment to client service and public trust
Membership in a professional society with a Code of Ethics
Established qualification standards and, under the most rigorous procedures, standards are established by examination

6. What is Certification?
A voluntary and non- governmental process to recognize the education and/or experience of an individual who meets certain criteria or standards
An ongoing proof of commitment to ethics and professionalism
Earned and maintained throughout a career

7. Why Construction Certification
Constructor Certification raises the standards of professional practices across the industry
Provides the Constructor a professional image, in line with the Engineer or Architect

8. Benefits to the Employer
Provides an independent assessment of an employee’s skills and knowledge
Improves company marketability to clients
Added assurance that employees will continue to improve their skills and knowledge

9. Benefits to the Owner
Added assurance that their projects are being managed effectively
Opportunity to use as a pre-qualification requirement
Knowledge that their construction team will be more professional and ethical

10. Benefits to the Constructor
Nationally recognized certification of one’s skills and knowledge
Enhanced image as a professional to clients, employers and the public
Improved career opportunities
Sets one apart in a competitive marketplace

11. Benefits to the Educator
Provides a direct or indirect assessment of students’ scores compared to national averages, by subject area
Provides a detailed assessment mapped to ACCE & ABET Program Outcomes
Offers students unique opportunity to become certified upon graduation

12. Level 1 Construction Fundamentals

13. Level 1 Construction Fundamentals

14. Levels of Certification
Associate Constructor (AC) | Individuals within 12 months of graduating from a Construction Management program OR a professional with 4 years of experience in the management of the construction process.
Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) | For seasoned professionals. To qualify, you must have 8 years of qualifying experience OR a mix of 8 years of qualifying experience and education OR have obtained 4 years of qualifying experience since obtaining the AC designation. In all cases, a candidate must have 2 years of experience in a position of overall responsibility of a project.

15. Certification Process
Establishment of required education and/or experience qualifications
Application
Approval
Examination
Certification
Continuing Professional Development
Certification Process

16. Level I Qualifications
To qualify for the Level 1 Examination you must meet the rule. (Must meet one of these)
Be within 12 months of graduation of an accredited 4 year CM Program
4 years qualified construction experience
4 years of combined qualified construction education and experience

17. Level II Qualifications
To qualify for the Level II examination an individual must meet one of the following:
Currently hold the AC designation, have 4 additional years of qualified experience,
Non-AC’s can qualify with 8 years of qualified experience, or 8 years of combined experience and education
All Level II candidates must have 2 years in which they were in a position of overall responsibility for the delivery of a project or portion of a major project.

18. multiple choice questions
Level I Exam
8 Hour exam with 300
multiple choice questions
Given each spring and fall at over 70 Locations across the United States.

19. I. Communication Skills 13% II. Engineering Concepts 5% III
I. Communication Skills 13% II. Engineering Concepts 5% III. Management Concepts 12% IV. Materials, Methods, and Project Modeling and Visualization 10% V. Bidding and Estimating 12% VI. Budgeting, Costs, and Cost Control 12% VII. Planning, Scheduling, and Schedule Control 12% VIII. Construction Safety 7% IX. Construction Geomatics 2% X. Project Administration 15%
Level I Exam Content

20. multiple choice questions
Level II Exam
4 Hour exam with 175
multiple choice questions
Computer Based Exam given at hundreds of sites around the USA.

21. I. Project Scope Development 20% II. Employment Practices 5% III
I. Project Scope Development 20% II. Employment Practices 5% III. Working Relationships 5% IV. Construction Start-Up and Support 8% V. Construction Resource Management 18% VI. Construction Cost Control 18% VII. Project Closeout 8% VIII. Construction Risk Management 12% IX. Ethics 6%
Level II Exam Content

22. After the Exam Scores are mailed out within 30 days after the exam.
Those who qualify for the Level I exam based on experience, are also awarded the Associate Constructor (AC) designation upon signing a Certificant Agreement.
Students who pass the Level I exam must provide proof of graduation prior to signing a Certificant Agreement and receiving their certification.
Those who pass the Level II exam are awarded the Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) designation upon signing a Certificant Agreement.

23. Exam Reporting
Students who agree to release their scores will have their results automatically sent to their University and included in their University Report.

24. Continuing Professional Development
Those who become designated as an AC or CPC are enrolled in the CPD Program.
This requires CPCs to obtain 32 CPD Credit Hours every 2 years.
AC’s are not required to report hours, only be continually employed in the construction industry, which they must report back to the Commission via a AC CPD Reporting Form.
All AC and CPCs must pay a yearly CPD Fee of $75 or maintain an AIC Membership.

25. Growth of the Program
To date over 22,000 individuals have sat for the Level I examination and 1,200 have sat for the Level II examination.
Exams are given at over 70 locations, increasing yearly, many of which are Universities.

26. 750 Certified Professional Constructors 2,500 Associate Constructors
Current Certified Constructors
750 Certified Professional Constructors
2,500 Associate Constructors

27. ANSI Accreditation
The AC and CPC Certifications are both Accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
The ANSI accreditation enhances the credibility and value of both certifications

28. Building Individual Professionalism in Construction Since 1971.
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