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New Courses Featured This Month
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Vulcanized Rubber Surfaces: A Sustainable Option
Provides an overview of the green and sustainable characteristics of vulcanized rubber surfaces, as well as a discussion of their features, benefits, and applications.
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Articulating Sidewalk Joint Systems
Provides an overview of the articulating sidewalk joint system and how it contributes to a lifecycle strategy that contributes to safety, cost savings and the environment.
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This program covers the roles of the product representative throughout an architectural project from design to closeout. Each course includes general project management information and the specific activities and tools for the product representative. Product Representative Education Program Session 01 - Project Environment READ MORE...
Product Representative Education Program Session 02 - Construction Documents READ MORE...
Product Representative Education Program Session 03 - Formats and Drawings READ MORE...
Product Representative Education Program Session 04 - Procurement READ MORE...
Product Representative Education Program Session 05 - Basics of Product Representation READ MORE...
Product Representative Education Program Session 06 - Product Representation Tools and Techniques READ MORE...
Product Representative Education Program Session 07 - Product Representation During Design READ MORE...
Product Representative Education Program Session 08 - Product Representation During Procurement READ MORE...
Product Representative Education Program Session 09 - Product Representation During Construction READ MORE...
Product Representative Education Program Session 10 - Payment, Modifications, Claims and Project Closeout READ MORE... |
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AEC Daily Bulletin - February 2009
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Tradeshow, Events + Conferences
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Painting and Coatings Expo (PACE 2009) presented by Painting and Decorating Contractors of America (PDCA) and The Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC).
Date: February 15-18 2009 Location: New Orleans, Louisiana URL: www.pace2009.com
Who Attends? Anyone that works in the paint, coatings and decorating industry, wallcovering professionals; manufacturers; suppliers/vendors; residential; industrial; commercial contractors and business owners; engineering firms; consultants; architects; designers, inspection firms; steel fabricators, state, local and federal DOT; power companies; and anyone who’s in the business of getting business done.
Why You Should Attend
This is the industry's premiere paint and coatings show with 300+ exhibits of innovative products, tools and technology to help you succeed.
Hands-on demonstrations in the classroom and the exhibit hall.
Learn about the emerging issues and trends facing the industry.
Meet with peers and share your knowledge.
Research products you’re not familiar with.
See the Future…where the industry’s newest innovations, products and services are launched.
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CDT Final Registration Deadline – February 29 The final registration deadline for the CDT spring testing dates (March 30 – April 4) is approaching. Take advantage of this opportunity! Register now!
In today’s tight economy, you need to stand apart from your competition. Prove you know more—advance your career by earning your CDT. Whether you specialize in specifications, contract administration, or product representation, earning a CDT will help you in your career.
Only CSI's CDT benefits all disciplines in the commercial and industrial building design and construction industry. That's because CSI is the only organization to represent all the members of the construction team.
Register online now!
For more information on the exams, source materials, and the study courses available, or to download a brochure and application form, click here or cut-and-paste www.csinet.org/certification into your internet browser, or contact CSI Member Services at csi@csinet.org or 800-689-2900 (M-F, 8:30 am – 6 pm ET). |
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GreenFormat Product Listings GreenFormat is an online resource where manufacturers can self report the sustainable attributes of products, in a spec-friendly format. With over 700 product listings, GreenFormat continues to experience increased site traffic and new product listings daily! Subscribe to GreenFormat at www.greenformat.com the one year subscription price is $995.00 and this includes one product listing. Each additional product listing is $100.00. CSI members receive a 20% discount on the subscription price. Please contact Susan Konohia at 703.706.4744 or skonohia@csinet.org to receive your promo code. Don’t delay; get your products the recognition they deserve today! Questions, comments or concerns? Call 1-800-689-2900 or send an email to greenformat@csinet.org. |
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March webinar series: Construction Business Profitability This three-part series will address sound business management practices in the construction industry and offer guidance on dealing with delays, differing conditions, changes to the work and unauthorized communication on the job site between sub-tier contractors and owners. Session dates are March 5, 12 and 24. Register now! |
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Webinar: Integrating Specifications and BIM March 3, 2-3:30pm ET This webinar will present current methods for integrating BIM and specifications and discuss the specifier's need for data. Representatives of CSI, SCIP and the US Army Corps of Engineers have created an extensive Specifiers Property Information Exchange (SPIE) open-source database, which will be implemented in current BIM software and modeling programs. Representing the contents of 300 MasterFormat specification sections, a copy of the 10,000 line database will be made available to participants. Learn more, or register now. |
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Webinar: Writing Effective LEED Specifications March 10, 2-3:30pm ET This session will provide specific and immediately applicable tools for writing effective LEED specifications - skills rarely presented in any kind of a straightforward, practical format to the industry. This session will apply the CSI principle of "say it once, say it correctly, and say it in the right place in the documents" to the writing of effective, correct, and easily usable LEED design specifications and documentation. This principle also applies to any sustainable design documentation, whether LEED-compliant or not. Attendees will leave this session with a clear and concise understanding of the essential organization and content issues related to documenting LEED and sustainable construction documentation. Learn more, or register now. |
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