The evening classes begin in early January and continue weekly
through the first part of March.
Click on the following link to navigate to the CCCA/CDT/CCS Seminars page
and locate detailed information about the classes, dates, fees,
and registration:
New this year, the venue for both classes will be the Eugene Builders Exchange, located at 2460 West 11th Avenue in
Eugene. CSI-WVC is looking forward to what is certain to be a long and
fruitful partnership with the Exchange.
Both courses can help students develop a
conceptual understanding of the entire construction process, and concrete
skills in:
- Construction documentation development and administration
- Specification writing and enforcement
- Product research and sourcing
- Communication with the design and contracting teams
The
Construction Documents program provides a comprehensive overview for anyone who
writes, interprets, enforces, or manages construction documents. Being able to
understand and interpret written construction documents helps architects,
contractors, contract administrators, material suppliers, and manufacturers'
representatives perform their jobs more effectively. Understanding the roles
and relationships of all participants improves communication among all members
of the construction team. The Construction Contract Administration course goes
further to emphasize the specific knowledge and skills necessary to administer
and enforce construction contract documentation. While not necessary, some
students may find it helpful to have completed the Construction Documents
course before taking the Construction Contract Administration program.
As
mentioned above, both classes serve as excellent means to prepare for CSI’s
certification exams. Certification as a Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) means you have demonstrated
ability to prepare, use, and interpret construction documents. CDT
certification is a prerequisite to CSI’s advanced certifications, which include
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS),
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA), and Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR).
CSI offers its certification examinations twice
annually, in the spring and the fall. Taking the 2018 Willamette Valley
Chapters classes this winter would set you up nicely to register for the spring
set of exams.
The classes are especially beneficial for emerging design &
construction industry professionals, and to the firms for which they work. They’re
also particularly helpful to aspiring architects preparing to take a State
Licensing Exam.
By taking either of the classes, fully fledged architects can earn up to 20
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) hours to apply toward maintaining
Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners professional licensure; AIA Members
can earn up 20 Continuing Education Learning Units (LU) which CSI will report
directly to AIA/CES.
I’ll once again be one of the instructors, along with Linn West, Larry Banks, Jerry Boucock, Tom Deines, Brian Hamilton,
and Jim Chaney. Together we bring nearly
three centuries of cumulative professional experience to the table, which means
we have stories aplenty to share with our students. Notwithstanding that it
also means we’re old(!), the curriculum for the classes is up-to-date and as
relevant as ever to the challenging realities of today’s construction
industry.
Hundreds of local AEC professionals have already benefitted immeasurably by
taking one or both CSI certification classes. Do the same and you’ll learn
about the importance of clear, concise, correct, and complete construction
documents, and more fully understand how projects unfold from conception to
delivery. Best of all, you’ll advance your career prospects and become a highly
valued member of any project team.
If you have any
questions, please call me at 541-342-8077 or send me an email at rnishimura@robertsonsherwood.com.
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