April 19th resurrected the roundtable of specifiers to field the questions that the moderator, Ross Spiegel, authored. A chance for industry members from the Housatonic and Hartford Chapters to gather since the pandemic. Both architectural and engineering professionals had a chance to interact with product representatives.Read more
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On Tuesday, June 21, we will gather together at Portofino’s in New Haven for a social evening and recognize chapter members who have contributed to the Chapter over the last year. Please join us for a relaxed and enjoyable evening with friends and colleagues. Cost for dinner is $40 per person. Dinner for past (andRead more
The Lost Boys of Montauk by Amanda Fairbanks follows the lives of four commercial fishermen who lost their lives in a storm off Montauk, New York in 1984. A fascinating read delving into the lives of commercial fishermen who risk their lives in one of the most hazardous professions. Chapter 15 Selling a Dream exploresRead more
Select the statements with proper terms, capitalization, symbols used in the Construction Documents. 1. Four methods of specifying: a. Performance, descriptive, propriety and alternate. b. Descriptive, performance, proprietary and reference standard. c. Open, closed, performance and performance. d. Tentative, standard, descriptive and performance. 2. Addenda are used to accomplish all of the following except: a.Read more
Select the statements with proper terms, capitalization, symbols used in the Construction Documents. 1. In 1964, the term “Project Manual” was introduced by the: a. American Bar Association b. American Institute of Architects c. Construction Specifications Institute d. Yale University Professor Baerman 2. The Design Phase includes all of the following EXCEPT: a. Construction DocumentRead more
The roof edge serves as the building’s first line of defense against damaging winds and severe weather. That’s why specifying a roof edge to be compliant with ANSI/SPRI/FM 4435/ES-1 and other important testing standards to meet building code is critical. Learn more about how you can significantly reduce risk and liability while protecting roof systemsRead more
Select the statements with proper terms, capitalization, symbols used in the Construction Documents. 1. Hardware allowance quantity is $50,000. 2. Hardware allowance amount is $50,000. 3. Repair any plaster wall cracks. 4. Repair plaster cracks. 5. Insure wall assembly will prevent water seepage. 6. Ensure wall assembly will prevent water seepage. 7. Architect/Engineer will superviseRead more
CSI’s Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) certification demonstrates you have a high level of knowledge for developing, administering and enforcing construction documentation. Passing the CCCA exam means you’ve proven your skill in: • Quality assurance and quality control • Bidding and negotiating procedures • Construction observation and inspection • Division 01, General and Supplemental Conditions,Read more
A Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) is a skilled product researcher who knows how to investigate and identify cost-effective, efficient solutions, and then communicates those solutions through the specifications. Achieving your CCS means: • Developing an in-depth understanding of agreements, conditions of the contract, Division 01, and their relationships to specifications • Having advanced skills inRead more
Pass the Construction Documents Technology exam (CDT®), and you’ll join an elite group of professionals known in the industry for their comprehensive knowledge of the writing and management of construction documents. Earning your CDT® means: * Respect from your peers as a result of your understanding of how a project unfolds from concept to deliveryRead more