Founded in 1906, ACEC is a federation of 52 state and regional councils representing more than 600,000 engineers, architects, land surveyors and other specialists. Their primary mission is to strengthen the business environment for their member firms through government advocacy, political action, and business education.  The primary focus of this partnership is collaboration at all levels on IGE subjects. 

ACEC chapters are state-based: https://www.acec.org/state-sites/states-mos/.  Posts are encouraged to invite ACEC representatives (we have many cross-over members already) to plan and participate in IGE Workshops and other collaborative events.

Click here to see the MOU.

ACG Mission. ACG strives to promote a better understanding of the commissioning process by educating, training, and certifying qualified individuals as Certified Commissioning Authorities (CxAs).

EMA Mission. EMA provides comprehensive training and education for energy management professionals, building owners, and other industry professionals. EMA is in the process of applying for recognition in the Department of Energy's Better Buildings® program for its Energy Management Professional (EMP) Certification, which is expected in the next few months.

Chapter Collaboration. SAME Posts and ACG/EMA are encouraged to collaborate by having joint meetings and hosting education sessions for members of both association. SAME and ACG/EMA agree to share Post/Leadership contacts on request.

To see the MOA, click here.

AGC strives to create a strong, vibrant, competitive and safe construction market. AGC has experts and activists that make sure that the construction voice is heard on key issues.  The focus of collaboration with AGC will be on workforce development and issues affecting the federal construction industry.  See the MOA.

Click here to for chapter contact information by state.

The American Institute of Architects has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857.  AIA and SAME support each other’s programs and allow for exchange of member rates for select webinars and seminars.  See MOA.

Click here to locate a chapter.

The mission of the Construction Management Association of America is to promote the profession of Construction Management and the use of qualified Construction Managers on capital projects and programs.  CMAA has provided SAME members unlimited access to their virtual CCM prep course at 66% discount.  SAME members may register for their programs at the CMAA member rate using code: SAME SOP.  See MOA.

Click here to locate a chapter.

Click here to see/hear a recorded webinar titled "Credentialing Construction Managers."

Design Build Institute of America promotes the value of design-build project delivery and teaches the effective integration of design and construction services.  SAME and DBIA collaborate on programs for various conferences such as the Federal Owners Forum.  See MOA.

Click here to locate chapters.

The mission of the International Facility Management Association is to advance the ​professional discipline of facility management worldwide.  SAME and IFMA collaborate on the Facilities Management Workshop annually.  Click here to see the MOA.  

The National 8(a) Association helps 8(a) certified Businesses and all other companies that work with them to gain valuable education, promotion, and federal contracting information they need to further advance their level of experience and achieve a higher degree of success. Click here to see the MOA with SAME.

The mission of The National Council for Public-Private Partnerships is to advocate and facilitate the formation of public-private partnerships at the federal, state and local levels, where appropriate, and to raise the awareness of governments and businesses of the means by which their cooperation can cost effectively provide the public with quality goods, services and facilities.

Institutes/Post Collaboration. SAME Posts are encouraged to collaborate with NCPPP and it’s institutes directly in order to focus Regional or Post meetings on a particular sector of public – private partnerships.

To see the MOA, click here.

The HUBZone Contractors National Council is a non-profit trade association providing information and support for companies and professionals interested in the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Contracting Program.

The Council assists companies in contributing to the economic development of disadvantaged communities by reducing unemployment and homelessness by strengthening, improving, and promoting the HUBZone Program and by helping HUBZone-certified companies maximize their success in earning federal contracts. 

SAME has partnered with the HUBZone Council in order to share programming, event information and more.  Click here to see the MOA.

Purpose of the NVSBC

1. Engage Federal departments and agencies to promote policies and acquisition strategies that further participation of Veteran and service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses in contracting opportunities.

2. Engage large business prime contractors to promote policies and acquisition strategies that further participation of Veteran and service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses in subcontracting opportunities.

3. Provide an ethical forum for discussions between Veteran and service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses and Government and industry decision-makers and leaders to further participation of Veteran and service-disabled Veteran-owned small businesses in prime and subcontracting opportunities.

4. Support the efforts of Veteran small business advocacy organizations in furthering the Veteran small business movement in Federal contracting to exceed mandated goals.

5. Engage other small business trade associations to further small business opportunities in Federal prime and subcontracting opportunities.

6. Engage other industry associations and organization to promote an effective and efficient Federal acquisition process.

7. Engage Congress, Veterans Affairs and Small Business Committees to ensure Fair and Equitable Workshare to Veteran owned firms.

8. Guidance and assistance on VA/CVE Verification Process.

Chapters are located in Colorado, Tampa, South Florida and Washington D.C. Posts in those areas are encouraged to host joint meetings.  Individual and Sustaining Members can see NVSBC representatives at the annual SAME Small Business Conference.  Click here to see the MOA.

SAVE International, founded in 1959, is the premier international society devoted to advancing and promoting the Value Methodology (VM). Also known as value engineering, value analysis and value management, the process can decrease costs, increase profits, improve quality and performance and enhance customer satisfaction on projects, processes and products. SAVE offers its members education and training, publications, tools for promoting the VM, certification, networking and recognition. Applications can include construction, product design and manufacturing, transportation, health care, government and environmental engineering.  Both organizations share the same mission of promoting the interests of their members, through government advocacy and engagement, business education, and networking.  To see the MOU, click here.  POC for SAVE International is Melissa Baldwin, mbaldwin@talley.com.  POC for SAME is Chris Knutson, christian.knutson@cjkpe.com.  

SMPS represents a dynamic network of more than 7,000 marketing and business development professionals from architectural, engineering, planning, interior design, construction, and specialty consulting firms located throughout the United States and Canada. SMPS provides training at SAME annual conferences and shares member rates for various events.  Posts are encouraged to hold joint meetings with SMPS Chapters.  Please click here to view the MOA.

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation's (USGIF) purpose is to promote the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and to develop a stronger community of interest between government, industry, academia, professional organizations and individuals who share a mission focused around the development and application of geospatial intelligence to address national security objectives.  The execution of a partnership with SAME recognizes the intent to the two organizations to form a strategic alliance to facilitate collaboration, education and information sharing and to enhance professionalism in the Geospatial Intelligence/ Geospatial Engineering Industry.  This partnership will be primarily maintained by our Communities of Interest and the National Office.  However, Posts who have a large geospatial intelligence population should feel free to engage. 

To see the MOA, click here.

APPA – Leadership in Educational Facilities, provides educational professionals the tools, services and networking to build their careers, transform their institutions, and elevate the value and recognition of facilities in education. APPA is the association of choice for more than 14,000 educational facilities professionals from 1,300 educational institutions in North America. APPA’s internationally recognized programs include the esteemed Leadership Academy, and the Institute for Organization Management.  APPA’s esteemed recognition programs, thought leaders’ research, its vast body of knowledge and its publications support understanding of the industry’s professional disciplines.  Through its Facilities Performance Indicators program and industry data collection, APPA identifies best practices and solutions to critical facility issues.  APPA is recognized as an ANSI Accredited Standards Developer and is the recognized U.S. producer and publisher of American National Standards for the facilities management industry and profession. https://www.appa.org/

Click here to see the MOA.

Click here to see chapter locations and contacts.

The Echo Three Foundation supports military spouses and veterans achieve work-life balance through empowerment, education and employment.  SAME has partnered with Echo Three to provide programming at 2020 JETC for spouses and veterans.  

Vision: To empower military spouses and veterans through education and employment.

Mission: To create a community that connects military spouses and veterans with opportunities to find their ideal balance between military service, quality family time, and personal fulfillment.

MOA will come shortly.

Homes for Our Troops (HFOT) is a privately funded 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that builds mortgage-free, specially adapted homes nationwide for severely injured Veterans Post – 9/11, to enable them to rebuild their lives.  SAME will assist with professional knowledge for HFOT.  Posts are a valuable resource for corporate partners, local building code interpretation, and engineering support.  See MOA.

The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing professional licensure for engineers and surveyors.

NCEES develops, administers, and scores the examinations used for engineering and surveying licensure in the United States. It also facilitates professional mobility and promotes uniformity of the U.S. licensure processes through services for its member licensing boards and licensees. These services include the following:

• Engineering exams
• Surveying exams
• Exam prep materials
• Records program
• Credentials evaluations
• CPC tracking and more

SAME and NCEES are partnered to increase licensure of engineers serving in the United States Armed Services and the engineers in the private sector providing professional services to enhance infrastructure security and resilience.  Click here to see the MOU.  For a list of state boards, click here.

NextOp recruits, trains, and places high-performing middle-enlisted military leaders into energy, construction and healthcare careers.  SAME assists with credentialing information and helps NextOp expand it's reach to the national stage to magnify the impact on our veterans.  See MOA.

In 2007, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) launched its vocational rehabilitation and employment program, PAVE (Paving Access for Veterans Employment). With offices now co-located in VA medical centers in Tampa, Richmond, San Antonio, Chicago, Minneapolis and Long Beach, Operation PAVE serves veterans nationwide using a hybrid, integrated approach to assist veterans and transitioning service members who face significant barriers to employment, as well as their spouses and caregivers.  PVA and PAVE do not only serve paralyzed veterans, but all veterans with any barrier to employment.  See MOA.

Pearson VUE

More than 450 credential owners across the globe choose Pearson VUE to help develop, manage, deliver and grow their testing programs.  From online practice tests to high-stakes, proctored exams that require the industry’s most secure testing environments, Pearson VUE is the leader in computer-based testing and much more.  They serve academia, government, IT, military and U.S. licensing & global regulatory entities.  They will participate in our Credentialing COI and provide a bi-annual “Certification Outlook” specific to our industry for TME Magazine – similar to their existing publication: https://wsr.pearsonvue.com/TCO/Q3_2018.pdf. 

Strategic Goals (emerging for 2025): Preparing Veterans for the A/E/C Industry

Many active duty and retiring personnel are unaware of the large availability of testing centers globally.  SAME will help Pearson VUE get the word out to this demographic about availability.  https://home.pearsonvue.com/Military.aspx 

Although the Credentialing COI will primarily manage this relationship, all other COIs should be aware of the partnership – especially Enlisted, College Outreach, and Young Member COIs. 

Click here to see the MOA.

The primary goal of the Perfect Technician Academy (PTA) is to make a difference in the working world. We recognized that creating a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning school could make a real difference. We hope to improve the lives of others, by providing access to training and certification that lead to successful trade careers.  Perfect Technician Academy is committed to preparing our nation’s Veterans for successful careers in the skilled-trades industry.  We take a holistic approach to assisting Veterans with their transition to the private sector with programs focused on recruiting, employment assistance, and skills development.  PTA has partnered with SAME to promote and provide education and credentialing services to active duty and veterans in HVAC and to provide job placement assistance in support of our national security and infrastructure.  To see the MOA, click here.

Vets2PM helps military veterans become Project Managers using a well-defined step-by-step program.  They will play an active role with the Credentialing Committee and Posts should be aware of their services as a resource to assist military members with mission assurance and transitioning veterans with career assurance.  Additionally, they offer a software product called VetStone which can automatically transfer your skills from military to PM.  Click here to see the MOA.

The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) provides education and credentialing services to active duty and veterans in the cnostructino and maintenance crafts.  The organization has been instrumental in ensuring that military school-house curriculum matches credentialing requirements.  NCCER will continue to collaborate with the SAME Credentialing Committee and Posts are encouraged to use them as a resource for support of veterans.  Click here to see the MOA.

NSPE, in partnership with the State Societies,

• Serves as the recognized and authoritative expert in licensure, ethics, and professional practice;
• Promotes licensure and assists individuals in becoming licensed; and
• Protects and enhances the value of licensure and the opportunities for the licensed engineer.

SAME has partnered with NSPE and their credentialing division, NICET, to promote credentialing.  Local Posts and State Societies should feel free to conduct joint meetings and joint endeavors regarding STEM, Credentialing, Veteran support, Education and more.  To see the MOA, click here.

The Project Management Institute, Inc. (PMI) is a non-profit organziation dedicated to advancing the practice and science of project management.  This MOA describes how PMI and SAME intend to share resources and exchange information in pursuit of building collaborative efforts, exploring opportunities to promote each other's mission and creating mutual benefit for PMI and SAME members.  PMI is also committed to serving Veterans and their families by supporting their efforts to gain the PMP credential and become valued project managers.  Click here to see the MOA.  Click here to see more on Veteran Support!

The mission of the United Association (UA) of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry of the United States and Canada is to help our members build a better life for themselves and their families. 

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) serves the unique needs of approximately 2,600 firms involved in heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, piping, and mechanical service.  They do this by providing members with high-quality educational materials and programs to help them attain the highest level of managerial and technical expertise. MCAA includes the Mechanical Service Contractors of America, the Plumbing Contractors of America, the Manufacturer/Supplier Council, the Mechanical Contracting Education and Research Foundation and the National Certified Pipe Welding Bureau.

SAME's partnership with UA/MCAA will address the shortage of craft skilled workers in the construction industry and related fields.  SAME Posts, UA local unions and MCAA local contractors are encouraged to collaborate on local issues of mutual interest.  Click here to see the MOA.

QL+ mission is to foster and generate innovations that aid and improve the quality of life of those who have served our country through linking injured veterans with engineering students at some of the nation's leading universities.  This partner really falls across STEM and Veteran Support.  Three of the SAME goals for this partnership are:

• Prepare veterans for the A/E/C industry by supporting the "whole veteran," including quality of life.
• Produce engineers for the nation through STEM outreach efforts, scholarships and engagement of College Student Chapters.
• Develop leaders for the nation through mentorship opportunities.

Click here to see the MOA.

The objectives of this partnership is to increase the participation and impact of U.S. Army STEM programs in AEOP, as well as provide educational, volunteer, and mentorship opportunities for SAME's members; to increase educational and professional develpoment opportunities; and to support AEOP in meeting its strategic vision and participation goals.  Please click here to see the MOA.  To get your Post involved in their premier STEM program, click here: www.ecybermission.com

SAME has entered a partnership with Bootcamp GIS to offer our members the latest program of geospatial industry shortcourses.  Engineers, planners, and environmental scientists can elevate their skills in the growing $18B Geographic Information System industry.  As a Subject Matter Expert platform, our members can apply to author a course or sign up as a student to learn applied skills.  You can take an individual course or earn a GIS certificate by taking 6 courses in 6 months.

Learn more about the program and see course descriptions.

Click here to view the See MOA.

Diversity in Action is a print/digital magazine and website that reaches STEM professionals and students who are women, African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American; veterans and active military; people with disabilities; members of the LGBT community, or members of other diversity groups.  SAME provides articles occasionally and provides the magazine at events.  See MOA.

Learning for Life (LFL) develops and delivers leadership and career focused programs aligned to state and national standards that enable students to achieve their full potential.  This is done primarily through camps.  LFL and Boy Scouts of America (BSA) are affiliates.  Additionally, SAME provides support to BSA for the Engineering Merit Badge.  See MOA. 

The National Consortium of Secondary STEM Schools (NCSSS) was established in 1988 to provide a forum for specialized secondary schools focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines to exchange information and program ideas.  Posts are encouraged to engage member schools directly and reference this MOA to share opportunities and expand the aperture of STEM careers for our youth.  This partnership represents another tool for developing future engineers through the STEM pipeline.

Click here to see the MOA.  Click here to view the in depth profile and learn how to engage!  Click here to see the list of schools by state.

SAME has partnered with Nova Space Inc. to provide educational resources for the future of our A/E/C industry.  Nova Space provides digital courses that offer training for teams and individuals ready to further competency, increase efficiency, and create a better working environment for space professionals.  We WIL Lbe building for and in space (some of us already have).  Don't be left in the dark.  More information coming soon.  

The Technology Student Association fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); members apply and integrate these concepts through co-curricular activities, competitions, and related programs.  SAME members provide support by judging and hosting competitions.  No official MOA at this time.

Capitol Technology University, currently located in Laurel MD, was founded in Washington DC by a Navy veteran to provide radio communications and electronics training for naval personnel. They have been providing training and education focused on the military and department of defense needs since 1927.  They offer programs in Cybersecurity, Mechatronics Engineering, and Construction Management and Critical Infrastructure.  SAME members can now earn a mater or doctoral level degree and receive special tuition rates when enrolled in one of Capitol Technology’s distinguished online programs.  SAME members enrolling in master or doctoral level courses will receive a 5% discount.  Dependents of SAME members enrolling fulltime in on-campus undergraduate courses will receive a 10% discount.  Contact Kathy Off, koff@same.org, with questions.  See MOU.

SAME members and family can now earn a top-ranked degree or certificate and receive special tuition rates when you enroll in one of Drexel University’s distinguished online programs.  Members may also be eligible for tuition assistance for job-related programs through their organization's benefits policy and deferred tuition payment plans through Drexel.  See MOA.

SAME and Northwestern University have partnered to provide the Master of Project Management (MPM) and the Executive Management for Design and Construction (EMDC) programs to SAME uniformed and veteran members at up to a 25% discount on net tuition after Yellow Ribbon program and other third-party scholarships.  Click here to see the MOU.

Norwich University's mission is to give our youth an education that shall be American in character—to enable them to act as well as to think—to execute as well as to conceive—“to tolerate all opinions when reason is left free to combat them”—to make moral, patriotic, efficient, and useful citizens, and to qualify them for all those high responsibilities resting upon a citizen of this free republic.  Norwich has partnered with SAME with a focus on their on-line offerings and a scholarship offering to SAME members.  Please see the agreement for more information and points of contact.

SAME has entered a partnership with The Environmental and Energy Management Institute (EEMI) in GWU’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (EEMI) to offer our members a 15% discount on its online professional development courses.  The courses are delivered over a three weeks period and help business and technical professionals enhance their skills and knowledge in timely, specialized fields. Students receive EEMI certificates of completion and documentation for continuing education credits. The courses are designed for consultants, educators, corporate advisors and decision makers, engineers, architects, and marketing professionals to hone their expertise on subjects such as renewable energy technologies and finance, electric vehicles, greenhouse gas management, environmental life-cycle approaches, energy strategies. For course descriptions and registration information go to https://eemi.seas.gwu.edu/online-short-courses.  Use code “SAME” to obtain the discount. Click here to view the MOU.

The Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) conducts research, development, and demonstration projects for the benefit of the public in the United States and internationally. As an independent, nonprofit organization for public interest energy and environmental research, they focus on electricity generation, delivery, and use in collaboration with the electricity sector, its stakeholders and others to enhance the quality of life by making electric power safe, reliable, affordable, and environmentally responsible.  Potential areas of engagement with SAME include Energy & Sustainability, Resilience, and Industry-Government Engagement.  Posts are encouraged to include EPRI members and representatives in panels, collaboration and discussions involving those areas.  Click here to see the MOU.

The mission of the International Code Council is to provide the highest quality codes, standards, products and services for all concerned with the safety and performance of the built environment.  SAME and ICC explore opportunities to promote building safety as a vital component of national security.  See MOA.