FAQ

Have a question about your membership or about AIC & CCC?  Check out our Frequently Asked Questions below.  If your question is not there then please contact us and we would be happy to answer it and add it to our list.

1. So what does AIC membership include and how do I access it?
2. How could I benefit from being a member of AIC?
3. How do I get involved?
4. When does my membership expire?
5. I lost my username or password. What should I do?
6. How do I change my profile information?
7. How can I help get the word out about AIC?
8. I have a question, how do I contact AIC?
9. How can I join AIC?


1. So what does AIC membership include and how do I access it?

Everything is available through your membership account on the AIC website. Full membership in AIC includes:
  • Annual Forum registration discount
  • Awards and Recognition
  • Voting Rights
  • Personal online profile and forum access
  • Leadership Opportunities
2. How could I benefit from being a member of AIC?
  • Build leadership qualities through your local chapter or board positions that enhance your credibility and character in the community or industry.
  • Learn new ideas and concepts that can be applied to your profession.
  • Make valuable contacts by networking with other industry colleagues from all over the country.
  • Maintain your certification by attending the AIC conference or committee meetings and volunteering your time in leadership positions that fulfill your CPD requirements.
  • Save money while accessing valuable information to apply to your advanced testing.
  • Recognition amongst colleagues and clients to help grow your business or lead to advancement in the field.
  • Stay up to date on industry news and trends through the AIC newsletter or journals.
  • Build your contact list and connect with colleagues on various industry issues by attending the annual forum or using the blog, communities or member directory portions of your online account.
3. How do I get involved?
  • AIC offers members various ways to get involved. Visit our chapter’s page to find out how to get in touch with your local chapter. Our newly launched website will also give you an opportunity to connect and exchange ideas and best practices with an expanded network of colleagues. Or contact us about getting involved in a leadership role on one of the AIC committees.
4. When does my membership expire?
  • Your membership expires on December 31st of the year you joined. Be sure to keep your email and contact information up to date in order to receive renewal reminders in advance.
5. I lost my username or password. What should I do?
  • Click “reset password” on the log-in page of our website or give us a call at 703.683.4999. You can also email us at info@professionalconstructor.org.
6. How do I change my profile information?
  • After you log in to the member’s area of the AIC website, you should see your profile screen appear. Here you can edit each section to your liking. The left-hand navigation bar also provides access to other membership features such as communities, blogs, RSS feeds, and the membership directory.
7. How can I help get the word out about AIC?
  • We encourage our members to help us strengthen and expand this network by referring a professional colleague or friend no matter where they fall on the Ladder of Opportunity there is a place for them in AIC. You can tell them your experience with AIC or direct them to our website for more information. The more involved the community, the better the impact on the industry.
8. I have a question, how do I contact AIC?
  • There are many ways to contact AIC.  You can always refer to our Contact page for all of our contact info as well send an email from that page directly to our staff.  By postal mail our address is 700 N. Fairfax Street Suite 510 Alexandria VA 22314.  You can reach us by phone at 703-683-4999 or Fax at 571-527-3105.
9. How can I join AIC?
  • Visit our Join page to read about what membership level is right for you.  After you are set to join you can even complete the application online. If you would like to speak to someone about membership you can contact us as well.
10.  I took the exam, when will I get my results?
  • It typically takes up to 4 weeks for results to be distributed.  The AC exam features a written portion that needs to be graded so that causes a bit more of a delay in getting results back.  You will receive a notification via email of your results and a paper copy of your scorecard will be sent as well. 





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