Building Success for Construction Project Owners. Founded in 1994, Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) is a national organization of public and private owners who manage facilities development and capital improvement projects. Membership includes scores of entities that buy design & construction services, including local and state government organizations, colleges and universities, healthcare firms, and a variety of private companies such as Coca Cola and White Lodging. COAA conferences and resources aim to educate and foster information sharing on issues and trends related to project management, interoperability, sustainability, Building Information Modeling (BIM), LEED, lean construction, facilities management, bonding, contracts, commissioning, project closeout, public/private partnerships, and technology. COAA is known for being an intensely focused, "nuts & bolts" group that helps stir debate and thought on relevant topics of interest to the industry at large.In states, cities and local areas served by active Chapters, COAA members have the opportunity to meet and solve common problems, discuss business concerns and work together toward industry goals as a unified group. Local Chapters:Baltimore/DCFloridaGeorgiaIllinoisOhioPennsylvaniaTexasVirginiaWashington State