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ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì LAUNCHES PROJECT MANAGER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Washington, D.C. — ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì of America (ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì) today launched the Project Manager Development Program (PMDP). Covering the essential skills, tactics and strategies for successful construction project management, PMDP provides a platform for career advancement to early–career project managers or those interested in a construction career.

"ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì continues building on its commitment to create a work force for the future," said Stephen E. Sandherr, ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì's chief executive officer. "This program is an excellent example of how our profession can build career opportunities for thousands of workers."

The curriculum is divided into five modules, each designed to increase project manager efficiency and effectiveness, provide instruction on the art and science of project management, and enhance professional development opportunities. The PMDP curriculum consists of:

Module 1: Estimating and Job Costing
Module 2: Contract Administration
Module 3: Project Administration
Module 4: Risk Management
Module 5: Leadership

PMDP will be offered at many of ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì's 96 nationwide chapters, and can be brought in-house to construction firms or educational institutions interested in teaching the essentials of construction project management. For more information, visit www.agc.org/PMDP.

ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì of America (ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì) is the largest and oldest national construction trade association in the United States. ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì represents 33,000 firms, including 7,500 of America's leading general contractors and 12,500 specialty–contracting firms. More than 13,000 service providers and suppliers are associated with ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì through a nationwide network of chapters. Visit the ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì Web site at . ÉϺ£ÕÅÔ½ÀÏʦ³ö¹ì members are "Building Your Quality of Life."

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