Program Management 2.0: New Thomsen/Sanders Book Revisits a “Milestone”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 26, 2011
Contact: John McKeon, jmckeon@cmaanet.org

 Charles Thomsen’s book, Program Management: Concepts and Strategies for Managing Capital Building Programs, was hailed as a milestone when first published in 2008. Now, together with Sid Sanders of the Methodist Hospital System in Houston, TX, Thomsen has produced an updated and expanded Program Management 2.0.

 The new book grew out of a dialog Thomsen and Sanders pursued over several  years, both in correspondence and in presentations, roundtables and debates in a variety of venues.  “The industry has continued to evolve,” the authors comment. “New information technology enables concepts that were theoretical just a few years ago. Cost control pressure has brought new demands for more efficient practices, better controls and improved connectivity. Yet many of the old issues still remain.

 “New ideas on the state of the design and construction industry and strategies for improvements continue to emerge. And in the few years since publication, many others have pushed the frontiers of the industry with innovations that we are examining in this updated edition,” Thomsen and Sanders say.

 As in 2008, the authors have assigned the copyright and all revenue from the new book to the CMAA Foundation to aid in promoting education, research and career promotion in Construction Management.

 “Chuck Thomsen’s book Program Management was a watershed when published by CMAA in 2008,” says CMAA President Bruce D’Agostino, CAE, FCMAA. “Now Chuck and Sid Sanders examine these concepts and principles through Sid’s broad experience. These refined and tested principles can lead to game-changing breakthroughs.”

 Other industry professionals and academic authorities have also praised Program Management 2.0. “When first published in 2008, Program Management was the definitive book on how to manage a portfolio of projects in the building industry,” says  G. Edward Gibson, Jr., PhD, PE, F.ASCE, NAC of Arizona State University. “With the second edition, Chuck Thomsen and Sid Sanders have updated the book to encompass many of the evolutionary changes that have been made in our industry since first publication. This book is relevant, timely and fun to read. It lays out how program management should be done, and gives examples, good and bad. If you are involved in this industry, pick it up, read it and use the techniques that the authors outline.”

 Dr. James C. Smith, PE, NAC of Texas A&M University calls the new book “a perfect fit for young minds attempting to understand this complex animal called the construction industry. Chuck’s blend of history with the evolution of the industry is entertaining and very readable, but more important it helps students understand the complexity of project delivery, not just from the eyes of the contractor, but also from the broader perspective of the entire program delivery team. With Version 2.0, Thomsen and Sanders have revised much of the material and added sections on Integrated Project Delivery, BIM, PMIS, Team Selection and Agility. The book will become even more valuable for classroom use as well as for the most experienced professional.”

 Program Management 2.0 is available through CMAA’s online bookstore at a price of $45 for CMAA members and $60 for non-members. Academic pricing is available. For details, contact the Foundation.

 CMAA is North America's only organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of the professional Construction and Program management industry. On behalf of its 28 regional chapters and more than 8,000 public and private firms and individuals throughout the nation, CMAA promotes the Construction Management industry and provides professional resources, advocacy, professional development, certification, and business opportunities to its members. CMAA's national headquarters is located in McLean, Va. The Association’s website is http://www.cmaanet.org/

 The CMAA Foundation was created in 2001 by the Construction Management Association of America to provide dedicated, consistent funding for activities designed to strengthen the professional practice of CM, expand basic knowledge in the field, and attract talented newcomers. The Foundation’s Board of Directors is chaired by Ed Bond, CCM, FCMAA of Bond Brothers. The Scholarship Committee is chaired by Robert Fraga, AIA, FCMAA of MBP.

 The Foundation’s website is at www.cmaafoundation.org.

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