CSI Cincinnati
The Construction Specifications Institute
CSI Certificate and Certification Programs
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"CSI Certified" means you've demonstrated attainment of best practices knowledge from the industry leader in construction documentation, specification preparation, product representation and contract administration. Add CDT, CCS, CCCA, or CCPR to your name, and join an elite group of professionals who are the go-to source for employers, colleagues and clients.
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Spring Exams will be offered April 2 - April 28 CDT and advanced certification exams (CCS, CCCA, CCPR) Registration for the fall exam is now open |
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The national spring and fall exams are offered at Prometric’s approximately 400 computer-based test centers throughout North America. Candidates register for exams through CSI. Candidates will receive their scores within minutes of completing an exam.
To view the available Prometric test centers now, visit the Prometric website:
http://www.prometric.com/CSI/default.htm. Select "Locate a Testing Center".
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Click here to register on-line
| Pricing for the Spring Exam | ||
Application Fees cover registration, study guide, and exam. Source materials are not included. |
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Early Registration Deadline February 2, 2012 |
Final Registration
Deadline March 2, 2012 |
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| CSI Members | ||
| CDT | $235 | $295 |
| CDT (Student) | $105 | $105 |
| CCS | $275 | $340 |
| CCCA | $275 | $340 |
| CCPR | $275 | $340 |
| Non-Members | ||
| CDT | $370 | $430 |
| CDT (Student) | $105 | $105 |
| CCS | $410 | $475 |
| CCCA | $410 | $475 |
| CCPR | $410 | $475 |
Save up to $200 - Join CSI before you register! |
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Cincinnati Testing Location:
PROMETRIC TEST CENTER Site Code 0007 11353 REED HARTMAN HWY Driving Directions: From I-275 take exit #47, Reed Hartman Highway. Go South on Reed Hartman approximately 1/2 mile. Turn Right on Cornell Park Drive. The testing center at 11353 is to the right in the Reed Hartman Tower. Go to www.prometrics.com for addtional locations iand more testing information
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CDT Cincinnati Exam Training Classes:
Cincinnati exam training classes are held prior to the spring exam in February and March
Exam Training Classes:
Benjamin, Yocum & Heather, LLC Attorneys at Law The American Book Building 300 Pike Street (513) 721-5672 Certification Chair |
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Click here for a map to Benjamin, Yocum & Heather
Click here for directions to Benjamin, Yocum & Heather
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Parking: Visitor parking is available on the river side of the office building in the lot under the overpass marked Reserved for the American Book Building. Nearby street parking is also available.
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CDT Exam Training classes are offered by the Cincinnati Chapter prior to the spring exam.
Below is a example of the typical classes offered.
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| Session 1 | Planning and Pre-design, Sustainability |
| Session 2 | Project Delivery Methods |
| Session 3 | CSI Formats |
| Session 4 | Procurement Requirements, Conditions of the Contract |
| Session 5 | General Requirements |
| Session 6 | Project Manual and Specification Practices |
| Session 7 | Methods of Specifying, Specification Language |
| Session 8 | Drawings, Coordinating Drawings and Specifications |
| Session 9 | Submittals, Modifications, Warranties, Bonds, and Insurance |
| Session 10 | Post Construction, Facility Management, Study Questions |
Exam Prep
Free Study Guides
CSI's CDTFlash is an iPhone application to help you study for the CDT exam! Answers to these 80+ questions include excerpts and citations from the Project Resource Manual, the primary resource for the CDT exam.
CDT Exam Flash Cards (Downloadable Product)
The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Flash Cards (PDF) is designed to help you study for the CDT exam! Answers to these 70+ questions include excerpts and citations from CSI's Project Resource Manual (PRM).
CDT Prep Course Webinar Series
This CDT prep course is a series of 11 On-Demand Webinars (about 10 hours of instructional time) that provide an overview of the fundamentals and formats of construction documents as promulgated by CSI and the general conditions of the contract for construction. The CDT prep course lays the groundwork for understanding the development of facilities and the ins and outs of the process and, most importantly, prepare students for taking the CDT exam.
Cost: $150 for members and $205 for nonmembers
The syllabus and structure of this program follow and expand upon concepts identified in the Subject Matter Areas of the CDT Study Guide.
Session 01: Fundamentals Session 02: Planning and Pre-Design Session 03: Planning and Pre-Design 2 Session 04: Design Session 05: Construction Documents Session 06: Construction Documents 2 |
Session 07: Construction Documents 3 Session 08: Procurement Session 09: Construction Session 10: Construction 2 Session 11: Post-Construction |
Source Materials
The CSI Project Delivery Practice Guide provides fundamental knowledge for the documentation, administration, and successful delivery of construction projects.
MasterFormat® is a master list of numbers and titles classified by work results or construction practices, used throughout the North American construction industry to organize project manuals, detailed cost information, and relate drawing notations to specifications.
GreenFormat is a web-based CSI format that allows manufacturers to accurately report the sustainability properties of their products. It provides designers, constructors and building operators with basic information to help meet ‘green’ requirements.
SectionFormat™/PageFormat™, a joint publication of CSI and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), combines the two recommended formatting standards into one publication, providing a uniform approach to organizing and presenting specification sections.
UniFormat, a publication of CSI and CSC, is a method of arranging construction information based on functional elements, or parts of a facility characterized by their functions, without regard to the materials and methods used to accomplish them. These elements are often referred to as systems or assemblies.
SpecGuy has published study tools assisting candidates for Construction Specifications Institute certification exams since 2001. We’ve had great success, but more important – our candidates have had great success. SpecGuy’s programs are independently produced and are not sponsored by the Construction Specifications Institute.
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Becoming CSI Certified
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The CDT certificate program is the first step toward meeting the eligibility requirements for CSI certifications – CCS, CCCA, and CCPR.
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Each designation requires the successful completion of a comprehensive multiple-choice examination based on a core body of knowledge drawn from The Project Resource Manual, and other referenced sources.
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The CDT is a lifetime award; there is no need to renew this certificate.
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CSI certifications (CCS, CCCA, and CCPR) require renewal every three years based on continuing education requirements.
Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) Areas of Competence
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The CDT program is recommended for architects, engineers, contractors, contract administrators, manufacturer representatives, specifiers, and all others concerned with preparing, enforcing, interpreting or managing any aspect of construction documentation.
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CDT candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the core stages of a typical construction project cycle; the types of documents produced in each project phase; and the relationships between the project participants.
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New topics in Fall 2009 include sustainability, building information modeling (BIM) and integrated project delivery (IPD).
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)
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The CCS certification program is recommended for architects, engineers and other design professionals with responsibility for preparing construction specifications.
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CCS candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of contractual relationships, construction document organization and document preparation.
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
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The CCCA certification program is recommended for architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, owners and other design professionals with responsibility for administering contract documents.
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CCCA candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the various types of construction contracts, including how construction contract administration is affected by each type of contract; and how the roles and responsibilities of the owner, contractor, and A/E change with each project delivery method.
Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR)
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The CCPR certification program is recommended for product representatives including manufacturer employees, material suppliers, distributors, and independent representatives.
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CCPR candidates are expected to demonstrate their knowledge of product representation, preparation and use of construction documents, and the construction process. Candidates must also demonstrate understanding of their role in the decisions made during the product selection process, the preparation of construction documents, the bidding/ negotiating/purchasing process, and during construction.
