About
The Certified Construction Quality Manager (CCQM)® credential is designed for professionals seeking to enhance their expertise in quality management within the construction industry. This certification validates an individual’s ability to implement industry best practices, adhere to contractual requirements, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. CCQM® holders play a pivotal role in maintaining and improving quality standards in construction projects.
Certification Body: American Society for Quality Excellence (ASQE)®
Learning Objectives
Candidates undertaking the CCQM® certification will develop proficiency in the following key areas:
- Understanding different project delivery methods and contract types.
- Managing payment models, documentation, and compliance requirements.
- Developing and implementing strategic quality planning in construction projects.
- Applying Quality Management Systems (QMS) and aligning them with industry standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 10006, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
- Conducting risk assessments, stakeholder engagement, and bid evaluations.
- Implementing Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes to meet regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into construction quality management.
Exam Information
The CCQM examination evaluates candidates on their understanding and application of construction quality management principles. The exam structure is as follows:
- Exam Format: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Total Questions: 100
- Exam Duration: 3 hours
- Passing Score: 70%
Exam Mode: Online or in-person (proctored)
Re-Certification
- Accumulating a minimum of 45 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) related to construction quality management.
- Passing the recertification exam.
- Demonstrating relevant work experience and contributions to the industry.
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the following criteria to qualify for the CCQM exam:
- A minimum of five years of professional experience in construction quality management, with at least two years in a decision-making role.
- A relevant degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field (preferred but not mandatory).
- Knowledge of industry regulations, quality standards, and contract administration.
Target Audience
The CCQM certification is ideal for:
- Construction Quality Managers
- Project Managers
- Contract Administrators
- Quality Assurance and Control Professionals
- Site Engineers and Inspectors
- Procurement and Compliance Officers
- Professionals involved in construction risk management and ESG practices
Curriculum
The CCQM curriculum is structured to cover essential aspects of construction quality management, ensuring that candidates acquire comprehensive expertise in the field.
The Certified Construction Quality Manager (CCQM) Body of Knowledge encompasses critical aspects of construction quality across all project phases. Key areas include:
- Pre-Contract:
- Project delivery, contract, and payment models.
- Contractual requirements and stakeholder engagement.
- Bid evaluation and finalization.
- Planning:
- Strategic quality planning and alignment with project goals.
- Quality management systems (QMS) implementation.
- Resource planning, analysis, and training.
- Quality audits and compliance.
- Design:
- Design input analysis and quality objective alignment.
- Design process management and stakeholder collaboration.
- Design output verification and validation.
- Quality controls, measurement, and monitoring.
- Procurement:
- Quality requirements for procurement and trade partner alignment.
- Resource management and material control.
- Risk management and mitigation strategies.
- Quality reporting and vendor performance evaluation.
- Construction:
- Quality plan deployment and compliance.
- Process management, inspection, and testing.
- Destructive and nondestructive testing.
- Compliance monitoring and regulatory adherence.
- Quality monitoring, reporting, and lessons learned.
- Project Turnover & Closeout:
- Documentation management and compliance.
- Quality deliverables verification and final certification.
- Warranties and stakeholder communication.
- Operations & Maintenance:
- Sustaining quality requirements and business continuity.
- Quality Manager Skills:
- ASQ Code of Ethics adherence.
- Stakeholder analysis and alignment.
- Team building and effective communication.
- Change management strategies.
- Cost of Quality (CoQ) analysis and improvement.
- Customer satisfaction and feedback systems.
Quality management tools and knowledge management.
By achieving the CCQM® certification, professionals demonstrate their commitment to excellence in construction quality management, positioning themselves as industry leaders who drive efficiency, compliance, and innovation in construction projects.
