News & Notes
by brittney_cutler | March 4, 2022 9:43 am
Master Specifier’s Retreat: May 11-13 in San Diego, California
Reserve your spot for the Master Specifiers Retreat (MSR) May 11-13 at the Rancho Bernardo Inn in San Diego, California. The theme, “Perspectives in Practice,” is focused on helping you build successful projects through collaboration.
Increasing project complexity paired with pressure to reduce document production time leaves little room for specifiers to connect with other members of the built environment ecosystem. This MSR challenges you to shift from developing project manuals in a silo to building a community of trusted advisors you can partner with when preparing construction documents. Hear from all members of the project team and learn how their perspectives can improve your practice.
Take advantage of this special opportunity to build your professional resources as you:
Meet building product experts during one-on-one technical consultations;
Solve project challenges through collaboration with peers and trusted advisors; and
Reimagine your future through this personal learning experience that places you at the forefront of the building industry.
Learn more at www.csiresources.org/learning/msr.
Ace Your CSI Certification Exam with these Must-Have Study Resources
CSI provides up-to-date publications that will give you the content you need to prepare to earn these career elevating credentials.
The Project Delivery Practice Guide (PDPG) 3rd Edition, the primary resource for the Construction Documents Technology (CDT) certification exam as well as a helpful study guide for the Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA), Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), and Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) exams, shares practical information on how to deliver each phase of a project flawlessly.
The Construction Contract Administration Practice Guide (CCAPG) 2nd Edition, the primary resource document for the CCCA certification exam, presents a thorough overview of standard contract documents and their successful use in construction projects.
The Construction Specifications Practice Guide (CSPG) 2nd Edition, an essential study aid for the CCS certification exam, focuses on the roles and responsibilities of the specifications professional in meeting the challenges of the changing world of construction.
The Construction Product Representation Practice Guide (CPRPG) 2nd Edition, a must-have study resource for the CCPR (CDT+CCPR) certification examination, provides advice on effective communications, roles, and responsibilities at different phases of a project.
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.
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