GHD engineer achieves unique certification in Guam

Global engineering, environmental and construction services company, GHD, congratulates Paul Baron on passing the Certified Construction Manager (CCM) exam given by the Construction Management Certification Institute (CMCI).

Out of 2600 professionals holding the CCM certification, Paul is the only one currently residing on Guam. The exam takes six months of preparation and is only open to people with at least five years of extensive construction experience.

Paul says, "The CCM designation is highly regarded by clients and other industry professionals in the mainland and other parts of the globe. It recognizes the ability to apply effective management techniques to the planning, design, and construction of a project from inception to completion, while controlling time, cost and quality.  The CCM credential is also something that fits Guam's current needs due to the large military and government of Guam construction projects that are ongoing and planning to start."

The credential is recognized by the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) as the worldwide "gold standard" in construction management. The CCM is also the only construction management certification accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) under the International Organization for Standardization's ISO 17024 Standard.

Paul leads GHD's team in Guam, which has been serving the region for more than 25 years, performing permitting, engineering design and construction management on a wide variety of projects.

He has extensive experience in the Pacific, holding Registered Professional Engineer status in Guam, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Hawaii. Paul is also an Accredited Professional in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design and a Certified Professional in Erosion & Sediment Control.

Paul adds, "GHD encourages its people to achieve professional accreditation in their disciplines. It reflects our commitment to offering clients leading edge technical capabilities in Guam and around the globe."