International Right of Way Association

The International Right of Way Association (IRWA) is a non-profit organization for Right of Way education and certification programs, as well as professional services, worldwide.

Originally, named the Southern California Right of Way Agent's Association, the first meeting was attended by fourteen right of way professionals, and was held on October 16, 1934, in Los Angeles.

[4] As of 2016, the IRWA comprises 10 regions that are divided into over 70 chapters all across the world, including the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Nigeria, Mexico, and Australia.

* Deceased IRWA's board of directors is composed of representatives from all chapters and 10 regions, as well as all members of the IEC, and is tasked with overseeing the policies and strategic planning of the association.

Each year, the IRWA holds its Annual International Education Conference at a different chapter host site, which is attended by over 1,000 right of way professionals from all over the world who meet in one location to partake in educational sessions, network with other professionals, complete courses for credit toward a certification or designation, and showcase services at the expo event.

The host site is typically voted on five years in advance at the IRWA Board of Directors meeting during the last day of the conference.

Recognized as the voice of the Right of Way Profession, the bimonthly magazine features noteworthy infrastructure projects, industry updates, and valuable information affecting all facets of right of way.

Editorial contributors are experts in appraisal, engineering, environmental, relocation, surveying, transportation, asset management, land acquisition, and real estate law.