Why CSI Wayne Wheeler PE CSI CDT www

Why CSI? Wayne Wheeler, PE, CSI, CDT www. CSIResources. org 800 -689 -2900

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Our History The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) was founded in March 1948 by the specification writers of government agencies who came together to improve the quality of construction specifications.

Our Mission CSI's mission is to advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance.

How We Do It CSI is a national association of more than 8, 000 volunteers dedicated to improving the communication of construction information through: • A diversified membership base of allied professionals involved in the creation and management of the built environment. • Continuous development and transformation of standards and formats. • Education and certification of professionals to improve project delivery processes. • Creation of practice tools to assist users throughout the facility life-cycle.

Our Key Programs • • Local Chapters Certification Education Standards – Master. Format – Uni. Format – Green. Format • CONSTRUCT & The CSI Annual Convention

What is Master. Format? “Master. Format is a master list of numbers and subject titles classified by work results or construction practices for organizing information about their requirements, products and activities into a standard sequence. ”

Groups, Subgroups, & Divisions Procurement and Contracting Requirements Group Procurement and Contracting Requirements: Division 00 Specifications Group General Requirements Subgroup: Division 01 Facility Construction Subgroup: Divisions 02 - 19 Facility Services Subgroup: Divisions 20 - 29 Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: Divisions 30 - 39 Process Equipment Subgroup: Divisions 40 - 49

Master. Format 2012 Structure Facility Construction Subgroup: 02 Existing Conditions 03 Concrete 04 Masonry 05 Metals 06 Wood, Plastics, and Composites 07 Thermal and Moisture Protection 08 Openings 09 Finishes 10 Specialties 11 Equipment 12 Furnishings 13 Special Construction 14 Conveying Equipment 15 -19 Reserved

Master. Format 2012 Structure Facility Services Subgroup: 20 Reserved 21 Fire Suppression 22 Plumbing 23 Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) 24 Reserved 25 Integrated Automation 26 Electrical 27 Communications 28 Electronic Safety and Security 29 Reserved

Master. Format 2012 Structure Site and Infrastructure Subgroup: 30 Reserved 31 Earthwork 32 Exterior Improvements 33 Utilities 34 Transportation 35 Waterway and Marine Construction 36 -39 Reserved

Master. Format 2012 Structure Process Equipment Subgroup: 40 Process Integration 41 Material Processing and Handling Equipment 42 Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment 43 Process Gas and Liquid Handling, Purification, and Storage Equipment 44 Pollution and Waste Control Equipment 45 Industry-Specific Manufacturing Equipment 46 Water and Wastewater Equipment 47 Reserved 48 Electrical Power Generation 49 Reserved

Certification CDT is the prerequisite to CSI’s advanced certification exams CDT Construction Documents Technologist CCS Certified Construction Specifier CCCA Certified Construction Contract Administrator CCPR Certified Construction Product Representative

Why Get Certified • Learn what it takes to deliver projects on time and on budget • Decrease change orders • Understand the fundamentals of construction documentation • Learn to write specifications • Understand your authority and responsibility in a construction project • Develop construction documentation that keep you out of courts (and stands up if you end up there) • Be better prepared to deal with a LEED project or to take the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®)

Pop quiz! • Contractually, are shop drawings Contract Documents? (Ref AIA A 201 Article 3. 12. 4. ) • Contractually, do Specifications take precedence over Drawings? (Ref AIA A 201 Article 1. 2. 1. ) • If you answered yes to these questions, then you might need to take a CDT prep class.

CDT Program Sample Exam Questions (CDT) The following sample questions do NOT necessarily represent those questions used in the examination. They are intended to familiarize you with the types of questions and formats that will be presented on the examination. Examination questions may not be limited to the types represented below.

CDT Study Mod 1 - Fundamentals 1. Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by: A. Efficiently using manpower resources during construction. B. Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity. C. Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation during construction. D. Increasing volatile organic compounds in construction materials.

CDT Study Mod 1 - Fundamentals 1. Green buildings are designed to reduce the overall impact of the built environment on human health and the natural environment by: A. Efficiently using manpower resources during construction. B. Protecting occupant health and improving employee productivity. [www. epa. gov/greenbuilding/pubs/about. htm] C. Reducing waste, pollution and environmental degradation during construction. D. Increasing volatile organic compounds in construction materials.

CDT Study Mod 2 - Project Conception and Delivery 2. Limitations of the design-bid-build project delivery method include which of the following: A. Linear sequence shortens the project schedule B. Bids may exceed budget C. Partnering is a natural result D. Low bids may encourage owner changes

CDT Study Mod 2 - Project Conception and Delivery 2. Limitations of the design-bid-build project delivery method include which of the following: A. Linear sequence shortens the project schedule B. Bids may exceed budget [PDPG] C. Partnering is a natural result D. Low bids may encourage owner changes

CDT Study Mod 3 - Design Process 3. Prior to BIM the following drawings required specialized skill to produce and were used rarely in construction drawings: A. Non-scaled views and plans B. Plans and reflected ceiling plans C. Perspectives and isometrics D. Sections and perspectives

CDT Study Mod 3 - Design Process 3. Prior to BIM the following drawings required specialized skill to produce and were used rarely in construction drawings: A. Non-scaled views and plans B. Plans and reflected ceiling plans C. Perspectives and isometrics [PDPG] D. Sections and perspectives

CDT Study Mod 4 - Construction Documents 4. To be effective in communicating, specifications should be: A. Complete, concise, and clear B. Concise, clear, and correct C. Clear, concise, correct, and complete D. Concise, correct, coordinated, and complete

CDT Study Mod 4 - Construction Documents 4. To be effective in communicating, specifications should be: A. Complete, concise, and clear B. Concise, clear, and correct C. Clear, concise, correct, and complete [PDPG] D. Concise, correct, coordinated, and complete

CDT Study Mod 5 - Procurement 5. Substitution requirements and procedures during bidding A. Are not allowed under most public bidding statutes B. Are modified by the supplementary conditions C. Are governed by the instructions to bidders D. Provide for requests by telephone

CDT Study Mod 5 - Procurement 5. Substitution requirements and procedures during bidding A. Are not allowed under most public bidding statutes B. Are modified by the supplementary conditions C. Are governed by the instructions to bidders [PDPG] D. Provide for requests by telephone

CDT Study Mod 6 - Preconstruction 6. The contractor should begin preparation and delivery of the preconstruction submittals after which event? A. Bid opening B. Intent to proceed C. Execution of agreement D. Preconstruction meeting

CDT Study Mod 6 - Preconstruction 6. The contractor should begin preparation and delivery of the preconstruction submittals after which event? A. Bid opening B. Intent to proceed C. Execution of agreement [PDPG] D. Preconstruction meeting

CDT Study Mod 7 - Construction 7. Under AIA A 201, who has the authority to stop the work, if nonconforming work fails to be corrected? A. A/E B. Owner C. Contractor D. Varies - As stated in Division 01 General Requirements E. None of the above

CDT Study Mod 7 - Construction 7. Under AIA A 201, who has the authority to stop the work, if nonconforming work fails to be corrected? A. A/E B. Owner [AIA A 201, 2. 3] C. Contractor D. Varies - As stated in Division 01 General Requirements E. None of the above

CDT Study Mod 8 - Life Cycle Activities 8. A punch list is generated by which of the following? A. A/E just prior to substantial completion. B. The subcontractors after substantial completion. C. The owner prior to substantial completion D. The contractor prior to substantial completion

CDT Study Mod 8 - Life Cycle Activities 8. A punch list is generated by which of the following? A. A/E just prior to substantial completion. B. The subcontractors after substantial completion. C. The owner prior to substantial completion D. The contractor prior to substantial completion [PDPG]

Ready to Join? Membership: Student - $50 CSI; $15 NHCSI Student Affiliate: Student organization under the direction of a CSI chapter student representative

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