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AGENDA. What is CDT?Who should take the CDT exam?What are the benefits of CDT?What are the requirements to take CDT?What are the resources for CDT exam preparation/studying?How do I signup to take the exam?. What is CDT?. The objective of the CSI Construction Document Technology (CDT) Program is to improve construction documentation and to accomplish the following:1. Allow individuals to demonstrate through examination their knowledge of CSI's recommended practices in:a. Construction Pro9444

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    2. AGENDA What is CDT? Who should take the CDT exam? What are the benefits of CDT? What are the requirements to take CDT? What are the resources for CDT exam preparation/studying? How do I signup to take the exam?

    3. What is CDT? The objective of the CSI Construction Document Technology (CDT) Program is to improve construction documentation and to accomplish the following: 1. Allow individuals to demonstrate through examination their knowledge of CSI’s recommended practices in: a. Construction Process b. Contractual Relationships c. Relationship and Organization of Construction Documents 2. Encourage individuals to become familiar with the fundamental principles of specification writing and construction document organization as recommended by CSI

    4. Poll POLL 1: Are you attending today’s webinar as an individual or as a group? Individual Group of 2 people Group of 3-5 people Group of 5-10 people Group of 10 or more people

    5. What is CDT? Passing the CDT exam is: a certificate of achievement a prerequisite for CSI Certification Exams Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR)

    6. Construction Documents Technologist

    7. CDT Exam Overview 100 multiple-choice questions Two hours allotted to answer questions Passing score of 75 EXAM CONTENT SUMMARY Subject Matter Area No. 1: FUNDAMENTALS 8% Subject Matter Area No. 2: PLANNING AND PRE-DESIGN 20% Subject Matter Area No. 3: DESIGN 37% Subject Matter Area No. 4: PROCUREMENT 10% Subject Matter Area No. 5: CONSTRUCTION 20% Subject Matter Area No. 6: POST-CONSTRUCTION 5%

    8. Any questions so far?

    9. What is CDT? POLL 2: How did you learn that CDT exists? My local CSI Chapter (newsletters, meetings, networking) The Specifier Magazine CSI website (www.csinet.org) On a jobsite My manager/company

    10. Who should take the CDT exam? The CDT was developed both for those who prepare construction documents and those who use construction documents.

    11. Who should take the CDT exam? POLL 3: Who are you? Owners Designers (Architects/Engineers) Contractors (including subs) Suppliers Manufacturers / Manufacturer’s Representatives

    12. How can CDT help you? The CSI CDT certificate: Increases your confidence that you understand construction and operate from one body of knowledge. Raises the confidence of clients by showing that you demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities based upon national standards. Differentiates you from others by spotlighting achievements on your resume.

    13. Passing CDT earns architectural registration education training hours NCARB awards 40 supplementary education training hours for passing CDT Certificate. http://www.ncarb.org/Experience-Through-Internships/Meeting-NCARB-Experience-Requirements/Supplementary-Education/Supplementary-Education-Core/Certificate-Programs.aspx#elective

    14. How can CDT help your firm? By promoting the CSI CDT certificate in your firm, you can: Increase confidence that your employees understand their professions and operate from one body of knowledge. Raise the confidence of clients by showing that employees demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities based upon national standards. Differentiate your firm from competitors' by spotlighting achievements in your sales and marketing. Strengthen staff loyalty and productivity through professional development. Set benchmarks for hiring and promotion. Develop better processes and practices, which can improve delivery of products and services. Expect more efficient and ethical productivity.

    15. Testimonial “The first step in being considered an expert is to acquire some expertise. In construction specifications, one way to acquire expertise is to flounder around making mistakes and picking up pointers here and there for a decade or two. The other route is preparation for, and testing yourself for certification as a CDT and a CCS. I chose to become certified to educate myself and to verify for myself that I had actually learned something. To someone considering certification, I would add that it will reduce the number of unnecessary mistakes you make as a specifier, designer or contractor, and will enhance the value of your subsequent hands-on experience as a specifier, contributor, or user of specifications.” – Brian Lightheart

    16. Any questions so far?

    17. What are the benefits of CDT? POLL 4: What benefit is driving you to consider taking the CDT exam? Compliance with manager/company requirements Increased ability to do a better job Establishing professional credentials Achieving industry recognition Completion of prerequisite for a certification exam (CCS, CCCA, CCPR)

    18. What are the requirements to take the CDT? Register and pay fee Membership is not required, but encouraged You can have any: Level of education Years of construction industry experience CDT is a lifetime certificate

    19. Beginning Fall 2011, CDT will be based on new study materials! Project Delivery Practice Guide The starting point for understanding CSI’s core values An introduction to the construction process for the new practitioner A ready reference for the experienced construction professional

    20. What do I study? The CDT exam is based solely on the following documents: CSI Documents Project Delivery Practice Guide (PDPG) MasterFormat™ (2010 Edition) UniFormat™ (2010 Edition) SectionFormat™ (2009 Edition) PageFormat™ (2009 Edition) GreenFormat™ (continued)

    21. What do I study? Conditions of the contract and contract forms AIA A201 or EJCDC C-700, 2007 editions Sustainability/Green Building U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) http://www.epa.gov/greenbuilding/pubs/about.htm GreenFormat: www.greenformat.com/about

    22. What do I study? Integrated Project Delivery AIA IPD Guide Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide, issued November 5, 2007 www.aia.org/about/initiatives/AIAS076700 Building Information Modeling U.S. GSA Building Information Modeling Guide Series 01 – Overview, version 0.60 www.gsa.gov/bim, select "3D-4D-BIM Overview”

    23. How to get the PDPG Visit: CSI Store - www.csinet.org/PDPG Pricing: Members $75 Non-members $90

    24. CSI Standards and Formats

    25. How can I learn what I need to know? CSI CDT Prep Course CDT Boot Camp at CONSTRUCT2011 Chapter study programs and groups College/university courses Self study 

    26. The CSI CDT Prep Course combines on-demand materials and live interaction The online CDT Prep Course lays the groundwork for understanding the development of facilities and the ins and outs of the process and prepares you for taking the CDT exam. Learn at your own pace with on-demand sessions (11 total) Live multi-week webinar based study sessions Earn AIA LUs and Professional Development Hours (PDH) Registration fee: $150 CSI member/$200 non-member (does not include purchase of the Project Delivery Practice Guide) http://eo2.commpartners.com/users/csi/series.php?id=1343

    27. CDT BOOTCAMP Need a last minute refresher before you take the CDT? Our experienced team of professionals will help prepare you for the CDT Exam by reviewing the fundamentals and formats of construction documents. Date/Time: September 13, 2011/2:00 – 5:30pm Registration fee: $115 Member/$125 non-member  Earn 3.5 LUs and HSW designation Sample practice questions will be provided To register, contact CSI at 800-689-2900, ext. 4752.

    28. More recorded study courses Spec Guy offers CDT One Day at a time. http://www.specguy.com/CDTOneDayRegistration.aspx A Walk through the AIA A201 http://www.specguy.com/Webinars/A201Webinar.html

    29. Chapter Study Programs and Groups CDT study programs Ex: Saturday mornings, 8-Noon, 4 wks Ex: Thursday nights, 6-9, 6 wks Study groups Ex: Chapter helps match people up Ex: Created informally How to get more info? Ask your chapter Find info on www.csinet.org

    30. College & University Courses Many are taught by CSI Members Format and cost vary Example: University of NM-16 week online course CSI CDT Exam option for course final exam. Students can live/work anywhere No specific class time constraint All session materials available on Day 1 Students can work faster than the class Accommodate travel/work schedules Exercises using actual construction documents from office bldg Required course for UNM Construction Mgmt BS degree http://distance.unm.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=schedule¢er_del_code=ONLINE&sem=SPRING,2010 Then scroll down to find College of Engineering, CE 474 Principles of Written Construction Documents Ask your chapter for info

    31. Self Study CDT Study Guide (Free) This free study guide helps you to plan your study process and navigate the PDPG. CDT Study Guide CDT Prep Course - Register Here CDT Flash Cards CDT Flash Cards help candidates master the body of knowledge needed to pass the CDT exam http://www.csinet.org/Main-Menu-Category/CSI-Store.aspx Spec Guy offers daily email with questions (Free) http://www.specguy.com/Registration.aspx

    32. Any questions so far?

    33. How do you plan to prepare for the CDT? Poll 5: How do you plan to prepare for the CDT? - Online training - Chapter review sessions - University course - Study group

    34. Cost and Application Deadline

    35. The CDT Exam is given nationally in cities throughout North America at Prometric test centers. Fall 2011 Exam (Based on New CSI Practice Guide) September 26 – October 8, 2011 Final Registration Deadline: August 26, 2011 Spring 2012 March 26 – April 21, 2012 Early Registration Deadline: January 26, 2012 Final Registration Deadline: February 26, 2012 Prometric test center locations can be viewed on the Prometric website: www.prometric.com/csi (continued) When can I take the CDT in my city?

    36. Any questions so far?

    37. How do I register to take the exam? POLL 6: When are you planning to take the CDT exam? Fall 2011 (September 26 – October 8) at a Prometric test center Spring 2012 (March 26 – April 21) at a Prometric test center As the final exam in a university course

    38. SUMMARY What is CDT? Who should take the CDT exam? What are the benefits of CDT? What are the requirements to take CDT? What are the resources for CDT exam preparation/studying? How do I signup to take the exam?

    39. More Questions? Lee Orosco, FCSI, CCS Presenter (505) 440-3998 lee.h.orosco@gmail.com Miles Truax CSI Certification Coordinator (703) 706-4747 mtruax@csinet.org Erica Smedley Cox CSI Education Manager (703) 706-4732 ecox@csinet.org

    40. Construction Specifications Institute 110 South Union Street, Suite 100 Alexandria, Virginia 22314 800-689-2900 www.csinet.org certification@csinet.org

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