The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) ...272 pages - Publisher: Wiley; 1st edition (February 2, 2011)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 0470635207 - ISBN-13: 978-0470635209
The must-have specifications writing reference—and essential study aid for the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Exam: The CSI Practice Guides are a library of comprehensive references specifically and carefully designed for the construction professional. Each book examines important concepts and best practices integral to a particular aspect of the building process. The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide is focused on the roles and responsibilities of the specifications professional in meeting the challenges of the changing world of construction. In this volume, guidelines on topics like writing quality construction specifications and product selection are meshed with best practices for managing project information, working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery, and writing sustainable design specifications.
Other material covered in this guide includes: The Construction Specifications Institute's collected best practices for authoring specifications + Specialized guidance on presentation and management of project information in the context of Building Information Modeling and sustainable design + Includes access to a password-protected web site with bonus content, including a PDF of the printed book and copies of CSI format documents, such as UniFormat and SectionFormat/PageFormat.
An authoritative resource for effective written communication of design intent, The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide presents construction professionals and students studying for the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Exam with a solid foundation for improving their methods of collecting and delivering important specifications data.
The must-have specifications writing reference—and essential study aid for the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Exam: The CSI Practice Guides are a library of comprehensive references specifically and carefully designed for the construction professional. Each book examines important concepts and best practices integral to a particular aspect of the building process. The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide is focused on the roles and responsibilities of the specifications professional in meeting the challenges of the changing world of construction. In this volume, guidelines on topics like writing quality construction specifications and product selection are meshed with best practices for managing project information, working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery, and writing sustainable design specifications.
Other material covered in this guide includes: The Construction Specifications Institute's collected best practices for authoring specifications + Specialized guidance on presentation and management of project information in the context of Building Information Modeling and sustainable design + Includes access to a password-protected web site with bonus content, including a PDF of the printed book and copies of CSI format documents, such as UniFormat and SectionFormat/PageFormat.
An authoritative resource for effective written communication of design intent, The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide presents construction professionals and students studying for the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Exam with a solid foundation for improving their methods of collecting and delivering important specifications data.
Serves as an authoritativeresource for effective writing of design intent + Includes CSI's best practicesfor authoring specifications + Offers specialized guidance on project information in the context of BIM and sustainable design.
THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE (CSI) is a national
association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve
construction documents and project delivery. The organization, which has
146 chapters, is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross
section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, and building
materials suppliers. CSI is renowned in the industry for its rigorous
certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their
knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents.