Applicants for both the AC and CPC designations must hold a baccalaureate or graduate degree from an accredited institution, in addition to meeting certain work experience requirements.

Associate Constructor Qualifications
To qualify for the Associate Constructor (AC) designation, you must have four (4) years of Acceptable Education and/or have Acceptable Experience Equivalent at the time of application. Other undergraduate and graduate degrees and acceptable work experience will receive varying amounts of credit toward meeting the four year pre-qualification requirement for taking the first examination, Construction Fundamentals: CQE, Level 1. Click here to download the Candidate Handbook for more information.

Certified Professional Constructor Qualifications
To qualify for CPC, you must meet the minimal educational qualifications and have passed or been exempted from the examination, CQE Level 1. Additionally, you must have seven (7) years of Acceptable Professional Experience at the time of application beyond that required to sit for CQE, Level 1. Acceptable Professional Experience must include a minimum of two (2) years managing the execution of construction work. Click here to download the Candidate Handbook for more information.

Special Exemption from Level I Examination
An exemption from the Level I examination is available to experienced constructors. To be eligible for this exemption, the applicant must meet at the time of application all of the experience and/or educational qualifications to sit for both the Level I and II examinations. The experience and education used to qualify for Level I and II must be fully documented the same as if the applicant were applying for each level separately. Fees for both levels must also be paid even though the applicant is granted an exemption from the Level I Examination. If the applicant fails the Level II Examination, Associate Constructor status will not be granted based on the exemption.