(BALTIMORE), Md. (June 21, 2007) - The Construction Specifications Institute announced today the official launch of its new Construction Education Network (CEN) Provider Program. In a press conference at the CSI Show in Baltimore, Walter Marlowe, CSI's Executive Director/CEO, officially launched the new program with a review of the CSI CEN provider standards and a demonstration of the online support, management, and reporting system. CSI CEN is off to a strong start with 23 registered providers for the program. Many of those providers are in attendance at the show and are participating in the program launch. A contest is being held at the event to familiarize attendees with the program. More than 100 education sessions are being held during the show which offer CSI Continuing Education Units (CEUs). From architects, engineers and contractors to manufacturers, facility managers and developers, CSI CEN has been designed to serve the needs of the entire built community. There is no other provider program more comprehensive in scope. "There are many decision makers in the industry and we need to reach them all" said Jeff Spillane, Senior Manager, Benjamin Moore Paints. "The CSI CEN program is a perfect fit with our existing education efforts." CSI's Construction Education Network utilizes cutting-edge processes and standards based on IACET (International Association of Continuing Education and Training) criteria, ensuring that programs bearing the CSI CEN logo have been developed to meet or exceed the highest continuing education standards in the world. For over 50 years, CSI has been the organization responsible for setting the industry standards for construction project practices. Now, with CSI CEN, CSI is setting the standards with a continuing education program that brings the industry together. For more information on the CSI CEN program, visit www.csinet.org/cen or CSI's educational programs, visit www.csinet.org. For more information about The CSI Show, visit www.thecsishow.com. ************************************************************************ About The Annual CSI Show & Convention The Annual CSI Show & Convention is the only event covering the entire facility life cycle, and it attracts all members of the project team, including: designers, engineers, specifiers, contractors, suppliers, facility managers, and owners. Visit www.thecsishow.com for more information. ************************************************************************ About CSI CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers. The organization has 146 chapters and more than 15,000 members. Monthly Chapter meetings allow members the opportunity to communicate openly with their counterparts and exchange information for successful project management. CSI is renowned in the industry for its rigorous certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents. CSI provides continuing education, professional conferences, and product shows. For more information, visit www.csinet.org, or call 800-689-2900. ************************************************************** 99 Canal Center Plaza, Alexandria, VA, 22314 **************************************************************
