Updated: 5/8/10
Certification Issues
CSI Certification Programs
The Construction Specifications Institute offers several programs with exams to measure a person's understanding of construction documentation, standard contract procedures, and specific construction documentation activities as described in CSI's "Project Resource Manual", a national recognized Manual of Practice. The first program in the sequence is the "Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) Program which is a prerequisite for the three Certification Programs, Certified Construction Specifier (CCS), Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) and Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR). All 4 of the programs are open to both members and non-members of CSI.
Individual Certificate and Certification Programs
The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Program
The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Program is a
“Certificate” program and provides a comprehensive overview for
anyone who writes, interprets, enforces, or manages construction
documents. Project designers, facilities Managers, contractors,
contract administrators, material suppliers, manufacturers’
representatives and building owners are all realizing the advantages
of being Construction Documents Technologists.
By being able to
understand and interpret written construction documents, CDTs
perform their jobs more effectively. By understanding the roles and
relationships of all participants, CDTs improve communication among
all members of the construction team.
This program does not require
any “Continuing Education” to maintain the designation “CDT” and
does not require renewal once the exam is passed.
The Certified
Construction Specifier (CCS) Program
Well-written documents are the
best insurance for any construction project, making your role as a specifier more and more critical. CCS certification demonstrates
excellence in specifications and contract document preparation and
is the industry's proof that you're on top of the complex demands of
your job.
The CCS designation indicates the individual possesses
knowledge in the following subject areas:
Contractual relationships
Construction contract types
Agreements and conditions of the
contract
Changes in the Work
Document organization
Construction and
design document organization
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General Requirements
Production techniques
Document preparation
Bidding documents and
requirements
Specifying techniques and applications
Specification
writing
The Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
Program
The CCCA designation indicates the individual understands
all facets of the construction process and contractual
relationships, and that the individual is skilled at construction
contract administration in an era of complex projects, tighter
delivery schedules, and shrinking budgets. It further indicates the
individual possesses knowledge in the following subject areas:
Construction contract administration
Documents used during
construction
Roles and relationships
Project delivery systems
Preconstruction activities and procedures
Construction phase
activities.
Construction phase submittals
Construction phase
meetings
Construction observation procedures
Interpretation of
contract documents
Project schedule and contract time
Claims and
disputes
Contract modification procedures
Measurement and payment
Quality assurance and quality control
Project closeout process
The
Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR)
The CCPR
designation indicates the individual understands all facets of the
product representation process and contractual relationships. The
individual is skilled in product representation and is a vital
source of technical information for the construction team. . It
further indicates the individual possesses knowledge in the
following subject areas:
Construction product representation
Principles of effective product representation
Marketing and product
information
Preparation of construction documents
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concepts
Specification techniques
Preparation of technical
specifications
Use of construction documents
Document organization
and use
Bidding process
Substitution process
Construction product
warranties and guarantees
The construction process
Bidding phase
activities
Construction phase activities
Certification Exam Information
The exams will be given at Prometric test centers for a weeklong
period of time. Candidates can register for the exam at a time that
is convenient for them during this period of time. There are two
exam sites in Maine and they are:
Prometric Test Center, 101 Foden
Road, #20 Atlantic Place, South Portland.
Prometric Test Center,
1460 Outer Hammond Street, Unit 8, Bangor.
All exams will be offered
for a week in the spring and again for a week in the fall. The
Institute has announced the exam dates and the registration period
for the spring exams. They are as follows:
Fall 2010 National
Exams: September 20 - 25, 2010
Early Registration Deadline: July
20, 2010
Final Registration Deadline:
August 20, 2010
The cost of
the exams are based on when you register and on whether you are a
CSI member or not or if you are a student (CDT Exam only). The rates
are as follows:
Members Non-members Students
CDT Exam Cost
Early
Registration $235 $370 $105
Final Registration $295 $430 $105
CCS,
CCCA, CCPR Exam Costs
Early Registration $275 $410 N/A
Final
Registration $340 $475 N/A
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Maine Chapter Members
As of April 1, 2010, the following Maine Chapter Members held the
following CSI Certificates or Certifications
Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)
This program is a “Certificate” program and measures basic knowledge
of fundamentals and formats of construction documents as prescribed
by CSI, roles and responsibilities of the parties and the general
conditions of contracts for construction. Passing the CDT Exam is a
prerequisite for the taking the exam in any of the other
Certification Programs. There are no “Continuing Education”
requirements for this program.
James
Beaulieu, CSI, CDT
Ronald
Conterio, CSI CDT
Frederick
Johnson, CSI, CDT
Tom Jordan,
CSI, CDT
Michael
Landry, CSI, CDT
Floyd
Lawrence, CSI, CDT
Denis
Lemieux, CSI, CDT, AIA
George Edward
Libby, CSI, CDT
Daniel
Miller, CSI, CDT
John Morey,
CSI, CDT
Jeffrey
O’Gorman, PE, CSI, CDT
Steven Peary,
CSI, CDT
Deidre Lynn
Pio, CSI, CDT
Lori Rohr,
CSI, CDT
William R.
Ryall, CSI-S, CDT
Mark Stillman,
CSI, CDT
David Witham,
CSI, CDT
In addition to the members listed above, all members listed as
holding a CCS, CCPR, or CCCA passed the CDT Exam prior to taking the
specific “Certification” program exam.
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
This program is a “Certification” program and measures knowledge and
ability to prepare written construction documents as prescribed by
CSI. It requires “Continuing Education” to maintain the
“Certification”.
Bruce
Anderson, CSI, CCS
Robert
Armitage, FCSI, CCS
Kenneth
Brann, CSI, CCS
Melvin Cole,
Jr, CSI, CCS
James
Gauthier, CSI, CCS
Michael
Hogan, CSI, CCS
Paul Kane,
CSI, CCS
Keith Lowell,
CSI, CCS
David
Merritt, CSI, CCS
Elizabeth
Quinn Schidzig, CSI, CCS
Scott
Vonnegut, CSI, CCS
Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR)
This program is a “Certification” program and measures knowledge and
ability in construction product representation, in use of
construction documents, and in advising design professional in the
preparation of construction documents, as prescribed by CSI. It
requires “Continuing Education” to maintain the “Certification”.
Bradford
Armstrong, CSI, CCPR
Troy Johnson,
CSI, CCPR
Robert
McEachern, Jr., CSI, CCPR
Dennis
Pelletier, FCSI, CCPR
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
This program is a “Certification” program and measures knowledge and
ability to administer construction contracts as prescribed by CSI.
It requires “Continuing Education” to maintain the “Certification”.
Christopher
Allain, CSI-S, CCCA
William
Charland, CSI, CCCA, MAI
Raymond Dulac,
CSI, CCCA
David J.
Early, PE, CSI, CCCA
Richard
Eustis, PE, FCSI, CCCA, MAI
Dana Gray,
CSI, CCCA
Christopher
Grimaldi, CSI-S, CCCA
Aaron Hill,
CSI-S, CCCA
David Mains,
CSI, CCCA
Valerie
Paquin-Gould, CSI-S, CCCA
Carol Potter,
CSI, CCCA
John
Rasmussen, CSI, CCCA
Matthew
Woods, CSI-S, CCCA