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Alexandria, Va. (April 12, 2006): The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and AEC Daily have launched the first of 10 online education modules for the Construction Documents Education Program. Topics available thus far include:
  • Introduction and Overview of Construction Documents
  • Construction Documents
  • Agreements, Contract Document and Document Relationships
  • Project Delivery Concepts
  • Conditions of the Contract
  • Procurement and Project Document Modifications

These courses are available free of charge and are a recommended resource for individuals participating in the Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Program. The online courses do not replace the official CDT study guide, which is available at www.csinet.org (click "Certification"). The CDT certificate program is designed to enhance participant’s knowledge of writing, interpreting, enforcing, or managing construction documents.

To earn the CDT designation, participants must successfully complete a comprehensive two-hour examination. Project architects, contractors, contract administrators, material suppliers, and manufacturers’ representatives are all realizing the advantages of being Construction Documents Technologists.

Professionals who pass the CDT exam may use the suffix "CDT" after their names. The CDT exam was recently revised to reflect the Project Resource Manual – The CSI Manual of Practice.

"CSI online courses are excellent avenues for continuing education," said Tracy Lofty, CSI’s Director of Professional Development. "You’re able to complete a course at a time and location convenient for you. In addition, you will receive one hour of AIA/CES Learning Units, which is equivalent to .1 CEUs."

AEC Daily has become the leader in distance learning by building an educational resource that provides a variety of quality education in all areas of the architectural, engineering, and construction industry. With more than 70 free courses, the Online Learning Center is one of the most important features of the AEC Daily Corporation. Its courses are designed to meet all state and professional continuing education requirements.

For information regarding the CSI online courses or the Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Program, visit the CSI website, www.csinet.org and click "Certification."



About CSI:
CSI is a national association of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, building materials suppliers and others involved in commercial and institutional building design and construction. The organization has 145 chapters and more than 16,000 members. CSI provides technical information and products, continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows to enhance communication among all disciplines of building design and construction. For more information, visit www.csinet.org or call 800-689-2900.

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