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Overview

After taking this course, you will be able to:

• Obtain a solid understanding of the master format and construction specifications system
• Navigate through the divisions of the contract with more efficiency and knowledge
• Understand the CSI-CSC system general guidelines, changes in specification, and how to ensure using the correct specification for your projects and products.

Description:
The course will provide essential information and necessary knowledge of construction specifications. It will help you obtain a thorough understanding and provide guidelines on how to read and understand the CSI – CSC MasterFormat® with its older and new versions. It will provide the reasons behind the change in a simplified way that will enhance your knowledge and ability to utilize this change to manage procurement and projects.

The course is essential and comprehensive in providing a thorough understanding of the role of specifications in contract documents and the best industry practices in managing specifications in design and procurement in relation to construction work, materials supply and production. 

Topic Background:

Design contracts are the most common contract types. People in the construction industry must have a solid grasp of specifications to achieve successful contracting work. CSI is the source of information and support in specifications writing; it created a successful source system for many years, so why is there a current need for the change? This course will focus on answering this question, providing a good understanding of the format and case study on contract specifications.

Who Should Attend:

• Project Managers
• Designers and architects
• Engineers
• Estimators
• People with a construction background who need to obtain better knowledge of contractual specification
• People in manufacturing and material production

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Instructor

Firas Shugaa is a Bachelor of architectural engineering since 1984 with years of experience in both design & construction as a senior project manager for award-winning projects, including ICI, medical and infrastructure construction using sound project management, functional, cost-effective project controls and quality procedures.

He is certified as an adult learning and continuing education teacher in Ontario colleges, delivering technical project management expertise combined with field practice. Firas is active in many chapters and professional associations, holding designations such as LEED AP BD+C, PMP, REP (Renewable Energy Professional) and Building Code Designer Part 3.