Pete Salmon Shares, ‘How I Earned my CDT’
From the CSIResources.org blog, Pete Salmon, CSI, CCS, CDT, AIA, LEED, AP, discusses how and why he earned his CDT, and the value it has had in his career.
How did you study/prepare for the exam?
Our local Minneapolis-St. Paul chapter had a great program where we would meet regularly at a vendor’s facility. The local CSI members provided training for different areas of the CDT scope, including (cheesy) role playing to help emphasize the points.
What about the exam process stands out for you?
The enthusiasm of the CSI members who had volunteered their time to train us was really cool. It made the study process much more enjoyable than merely reading books and manuals.
Were there any surprising methods of preparation that helped you achieve success?
Absolutely—the role playing by CSI members was unexpected, but effective.
How did your professional and personal community support you?
My employer, LHB, supported me by initially introducing me to CDT, then providing financial assistance to go through the exam process.
How do you feel this will impact you and your future work?
CDT gave me a better understanding of my role in the design and construction process as well as the roles of contractors and owners.
