 INTRODUCTION
TO THE ACPM?
The ACPM is a voluntary association of specialist project management
professionals working in the built environment. It has various categories
or membership. Membership is not automatically granted to applicants
and therefore, membership may be considered to be an additional
qualification.
NEED FOR REGULATION
Over the past decade there has been an ever increasing use of Project
Management Services in both the local and international building
industries. This has led to debate over the need to formalise the
services of Project Managers operating in the commercial building
industry. In turn this has raised the need to form a body representing
the interests of Clients and practising Project Managers.
HISTORY & BACKGROUND
More than seven years ago an interim Executive Committee was formed
to consider the merits of creating an Association of Construction
Project Managers. The formation of the Association was suggested and
supported by the South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA)
Building Development Committee. From the outset the founding members
have been emphatic that the Association should not be an ‘old boys
club’ and should restrict entry only to those who are suitably qualified
and practising in the field of Construction Project Management.
PURPOSE
It's purpose has been to define the service and performance levels
expected from Project Managers and to recommend an appropriate fee
scale.
In addition to preparing a Code of Conduct and Membership Criteria,
the Executive Committee has developed a Model Form of Construction
Project Management Agreement containing the Scope of Services expected.
BURSARY
To go to the Bursary Application Page, please click
here.
A Bursary Fund has been established by the ACPM to fund the studies
of a student from the Previously Disadvantaged sector of the community
currently studying towards one of the following:
- BSc Construction Management
- ND Construction Management
Please note that it is a requirement that the successful applicant
enters into an Agreement that could require that they take up employment
in a Construction Project Management Consultancy after the completion
of their studies.
The Bursary is only available to South African Citizens and the
applicants must be existing students studying towards one of the
above qualifications.
The Bursary will cover all Academic Costs as well as making a
contribution towards the cost of books and other expenses to a limit
of R 25 000 per annum.
All bursary applications must be returned by the close of business
on the 28th February of the year of application to the Education
& Empowerment Sub-Committee, the Association of Construction Project
Managers, Attention: Charles Israelite, PO Box 1297, Gallo Manor,
2052.
PROGRESS
Since inception, the ACPM has successfully and effectively secured
recognition from some of the most formidable organisations within
the industry, inter alia:
MEMBERSHIP
The constitution contemplates membership in four
categories. Provision is made for membership to be granted
based on expertise and experience in the field of Construction Project
Management and for practising Project Managers who have attained
certain academic standards.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
- Access to cutting edge Project Management Practises
- Participate and influence the direction of the Profession
- Commercial and peer recognition of expertise
- Exposure to the latest developments in the Profession
- Consistent and high standards of service delivery to the end-user.
- Enhanced professional status
- Interface with SACPCMP Membership
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