The Construction
Specifications Institute
Baltimore Chapter 101
BUILDING PEOPLE,
PROCESS & PERFORMANCE
Presented By: ________________
WHAT IS CSI?
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A national organization of the leaders of the construction industry
working together to advancing and sustaining the built environment
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A technical organization that works to organize, standardize, retrieve,
and communicate construction information
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A society of individuals that facilitate an exchange of information not
found in one-discipline organizations
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The leaders of the construction industry developing cutting-edge
technical support programs
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A Certification program and continuing education provider
CSI IS EVERYWHERE!!!
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146 CHAPTERS (2 INTERNATIONAL)
• BALTIMORE IS THE LARGEST CHAPTER IN THE MID-ATLANTIC REGION :
OVER 200 MEMBERS
14,000 + INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS
215 + REGISTERED BALTIMORE CHAPTER MEMBERS
13,000 DINNER MEETINGS A YEAR AROUND THE COUNTRY
ANNUAL CSI SHOW
ANNUAL REGIONAL CONFERENCES AROUND THE COUNTRY
CSI ONLINE CLASSROOM
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Who needs to go to class to continue your education?!?!
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www.csionlinecourses. Com
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Comprehensive on-demand (24 Hour) multi-media distance learning program
CSI FLAGSHIP DOCUMENTS
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PUBLICATIONS
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Project Resource Manual - The authoritative resource
for the organization, preparation, use and
interpretation of construction documents,
encompassing the entire life cycle of a facility from
conception through facility management.
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MasterFormat 2004 Edition - The recognized industry
standard for more than 40 years, MasterFormat 2004
Edition replaces MasterFormat 1995, expanding the
well-known “16 divisions” to 50 Divisions of
construction information.
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Construction Specifier -the official monthly magazine
of the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI);
offers insight and analysis on industry topics
through news, product announcements, legal
columns, case studies and other research as well as
providing in-depth features on industry-related
issues.
CSI GREENFORMAT
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WWW.GREENFORMAT.COM
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GreenFormat will help the construction industry list and
locate products based on their sustainability attributes,
such as using post & pres-consumer and rapidly
renewable content, low-emitting materials and compliance
with generally accepted sustainable standards.
CSI CREDENTIALS
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Continuing education is at the core of CSI
Construction Document Technologist
• Learn documents within the construction process,
contractual relationships, and use of construction
documents
• Certified Construction Specifier
• Study contractual relationships, document organization
and document preparation.
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Certified Construction Contract Administrator
• Study construction contract administration,
preconstruction activities and procedures, construction
phase activities, construction observation procedures
and the project closeout process.
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Certified Construction Product Representative
• Study construction product representation, preparation
of construction documents, use of construction
documents and the construction process
GET INVOLVED
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Learn (www.csinet.org)
Join a Chapter (www.csinet.org/membership)
Attend monthly Chapter meetings
Attend the CSI Show (www.csishow.com)
Pursue a CSI Certification
Purchase a Project Resource Manual
Be a speaker at a CSI event
Write an article for your local newsletter
Volunteer to help with a committee
Become a leader in the construction industry and in
your community
Network with your fellow Chapter members
Monthly Chapter Meetings
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September – June
Second Thursday of the month
Location: Admiral Fell Inn in historic Fells Point
Meeting cost: $40/person
Schedule:
• 4:30 – 5:30 Open Board Meeting
• 5:30 – 6:30 Networking Hour
• 6:30 – 7:30 Buffett dinner
• 7:30 – 8:15 Educational Program
Tabletop opportunities for firms during the networking hour
Educational programs offered by knowledgeable sources in the industry
• Members can request program topics
• Panel discussions are offered
• Provide continuing education credits to members
• 1-2 programs per year are off-site, at other locations
CSI ANNUAL DUES
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AFFORDABLE RATES!!!! GREAT VALUE!!!
• PROFESSIONAL / INDUSTRY / ASSOCIATE: $220
• INTERMEDIATE: $100
• STUDENT: $27
• RETIRED: $35
• HONORARY / EMERITUS / LIFETIME: NO CHARGE
• LOCAL CHAPTER: $50
KEEP YOUR BUSINESS ON
THE LEADING EDGE!
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HERE’S HOW TO JOIN:
• HAVE YOUR EMPLOYEES GO TO THE CSI WEBSITE:
WWW.CSINET.ORG
• CLICK ON “MEMBERSHIP”, THEN “JOIN CSI”
• SEND AN EMAIL TO CSI@CSINET.ORG
• OR CALL CSI MEMBER SERVICES AT 800-689-2900, EXT. 4727
• BE SURE TO LIST THE MEMBER NUMBER OF THE MEMBER
WHO SUGGESTED YOU JOIN THE ORGANIZATION
• JOIN TODAY!
BALTIMORE CSI
Thank you!!!
Any Questions?