At A Glance: The CMP Transition
- System: Construction Management Platform (CMP) powered by Kahua.
- Replacement: Retiring the long-standing Resident Management System (RMS).
- Model: A project-based, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), mobile-enabled cloud platform.
- Timeline: Phased deployment starting January 2027 across six phases.
- Data Migration: USACE will migrate data for fiscally active projects; contractors are not required to migrate their own data.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is set to deploy the Construction Management Platform (CMP), powered by Kahua, in 2027. This industry-standard, cloud-based system will replace the current Resident Management System (RMS) and establish a new standard of collaboration across USACE projects. As a commercial off-the-shelf system operating on a project-based model, CMP is designed to be a secure, adaptable, and user-friendly platform that meets the evolving needs of USACE, its project stakeholders, and our valued industry partners.
Benefits and Capabilities of CMP
CMP is more than just new software; it’s a new way of working together. By uniting project delivery teams and industry partners within a single platform, USACE can create a more seamless, transparent, and efficient experience. Key benefits include:
- A Single Source of Truth: CMP centralizes access to all project documents, including version-controlled drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and BIM assets, ensuring everyone is working from the most current information.
- Improved Visibility: The collaborative system allows for real-time insights into project status, approvals, and documentation history, allowing users to anticipate issues and make faster, data-informed decisions.
- Standardized Workflows: The platform is configured with standardized workflows for USACE projects to create consistency and reduce process variability.
- Field-to-Office Connectivity: CMP’s mobile access allows field and office teams to view drawings, submit updates, and track issues in real-time.
- Streamlined Communication: CMP automates the routing of RFIs and submittals, centralizing comments for quicker turnaround.
- Visualization Tools: The platform supports in-browser Building Information Modeling (BIM) viewing and interactive dashboards to accelerate decision-making.
The Transition to CMP
The deployment will begin in January 2027 and will occur in six phases throughout the year. As part of this transition, required data for all fiscally active projects will be migrated by USACE from RMS to CMP, with minimal impact on project operations. Contractors will not be required to migrate their own data. Once a district is migrated to CMP, the RMS system for that district will no longer be accessible.
To ensure our industry partners are fully prepared, USACE will provide comprehensive training resources, including virtual sessions and quick-reference guides. Additionally, the Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) will be updated to include detailed information on the use of CMP. USACE is confident CMP will strengthen partnerships and usher in a new era of efficiency and innovation in project delivery.
