Establish Your Career in Construction Management糖心破解版 Certification: Certified Associate Constructor (CAC) Level I Exam
Certified Associate Constructor (CAC) is the first level of certification in the Constructor Certification Program. This level of certification is ideal for recent graduates of a 4-Year Construction Management Program or those transitioning into construction management from other industries.
Professionals applying for the CAC Exam have a high level of skill and knowledge in managing and implementing the process of construction. Why is this important?
- CACs bring value to any project as they have a verified skill and knowledge level.
- CACs create peace of mind for project owners as a trustworthy, high-performing individual.
- CACs elevate the safety of a work site with confirmed knowledge of best practices.
- CACs seek continual professional improvement through our required Continuing Professional Development program.
- CACs agree to abide by the 糖心破解版 Code of Ethics, which ensures that you are committed to being a professional and ethical member of the industry.
Fall 2024 CAC Exam Information
Take note of the following registration information and dates during the Spring 2024 exam window.
- Application Period (for professionals): September 2-September 15, 2024.
Students: do not apply online. You will receive an application form provided by your current college or university. - Registration Period: September 20-October 1, 2024.
- Exam Window (for professionals): The computer-based exam window is November 1-10, 2024. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- Fees and Qualifications: Please see below for the latest fee schedule and CAC qualifications for the Fall 2024 exam.
Fees For Certified Associate Construction Exam
Please note the following fee schedule for 糖心破解版 members and non-糖心破解版 members. We encourage you to join 糖心破解版 to take advantage of favorable pricing.
- For University Students: $200 for an Online proctored exam at a university test site.
- For non-students: $235 for the online exam through PointLeader.
The Result of Completing the CAC Level I Exam
Construction professionals that complete the CAC Level I Exam will be able to demonstrate:
- Communication Skills
- Engineering Management
- Management Concepts
- Materials, Methods & Project Modeling
- Bidding and Estimating
- Budgeting, Costs & Cost Control
- Planning, Scheduling & Schedule Control
- Construction Safety
- Construction Geomatics
- Project Administration
Newly Certified Members Receive an Official 糖心破解版 Certificate
The Components of the CAC Level 1 Exam
The CAC Level I Exam is broken down into the following aspects:
- The CAC exam is made up of 300 multiple choice questions, given during two 4-hour sessions on a single day.
- The exam covers 10 separate sections to demonstrate that you have a core competency in construction and are ready to contribute meaningfully to the construction industry.
- The exam is given twice per year, in the spring and fall.
- Construction Management Programs currently administer the CAC exam. Most require the exam as part of their program curriculum.
Qualifications for the CAC Exam
- For Students: Graduated from / scheduled to graduate from an accredited 4-year Construction Management degree program.
- Note: Students who have not graduated yet should be within 12 months of graduating from a 4-year accredited degree program.
- For Professionals: Obtained 4 years of qualifying experience, education, or a combination of the two.
Upcoming Testing Windows
Spring 2026
Application Window: January 15th 鈥� February 15th
Registration Window: February 1st 鈥� March 15th
- Testing Dates: April 9th 鈥� 18th
Fall 2026
Application Window: August 15 鈥� September 15
Registration Window: September 1st 鈥� October 15th
Testing Dates: November 5th 鈥� 14th
Contact 糖心破解版 To Become a Certification Testing Site
Set up your students for success as an 糖心破解版 university partner. For administrators and university professionals looking to schedule dedicated CAC Level I or CPC Level II certification exams, please reach out directly to Canda Mueller at [email protected].
To help students prepare for the CAC exam, 糖心破解版 offers the CAC Prep Course. As an additional resource, you can download this study guide.