The National Academy of Construction is a select organization made up of industry leaders whose present or past professional career, over a period of years, demonstrates outstanding contribution to the effectiveness of the engineering and construction industry. It establishes a body of acknowledged construction industry leaders and provides them recognition through election to the National Academy of Construction.

The Academy was chartered with formal by-laws that were ratified and accepted by its Charter Membership on August 11, 2000, in Nashville, Tennessee.

The election of members to the National Academy of Construction follows a peer-nomination and clearance procedure that is administered by the Membership Committee. Final new membership is elected by the entire Academy. Qualifying achievements must have contributed to the effectiveness of the construction industry and received wide recognition by industry peers.

Construction is the largest American Industry. The construction industry has played an integral role in helping Americans to enjoy one of the highest standards of living in the world. The National Academy of Construction is established to recognize the leaders of the industry, and to utilize their knowledge and wisdom for the benefit of our nation.

-J.J. Suarez, NAC President