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CSI first sat down with Seun Olatunbosun, RA, NCARB, CSI, CDT®, PMP, M.Arch, in March 2021, shortly after he earned his construction documents technology (CDT®) certification. He said at the time, “I chose to earn the CDT to have overall understanding of building construction, be able to write specs, understand best practice and project delivery methods, and for career advancement.” https://www.csiresources.org/blogs/peter-kray/2021/03/17/how-i-earned-my-cdt-seun-olatunbosun Two years later, Seun shares some insights with us on the specific ways CDT certification is continuing to pay off in his career: How has earning the CDT impacted your career? ...

CSI first sat down with Priscilla Lee in January 2020, shortly after she earned her Construction Documents Technology (CDT®) certification. The amount of preparation she put into the exam was impressive, as were her reasons for pursuing the certification. As she said at the time, “My goal is to be one of the hybrid writers of the future who can write documentation for buildings and artificial intelligence that can be easily understood by people in the construction industry, engineers, end-users. I want to be able to help and educate people about their living spaces and help people in building these spaces, whether it is through construction specifications, ...

Now in its 75th year, CSI continues to drive project delivery excellence in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry. In a new set of interviews, we ask key stakeholders how they view the association, the industry, and the future of construction. CSI CEO Mark Dorsey shares his thoughts and insights on the past and future of CSI. As the association celebrates this significant milestone, what are some of the most impactful contributions that the CSI has made for the benefit of the AECO industry? Fundamentally, if we go back to our roots, our most consequential successes have been to create systems and processes that ...

Now in its 75th year, CSI continues to drive project delivery excellence in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry. In a new set of interviews, we ask key stakeholders how they view the association, the industry, and the future of construction. CSI Board Chair Cam Featherstonhaugh kicks off the series. Cam, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts on CSI’s 75th Anniversary. Looking back on CSI’s history, what are some of the key impacts you see this association having on the AECO industry? Before CSI, there was a lot less consistency in the written specifications used throughout the country. CSI has ...

Happy National Volunteer Week! To celebrate the occasion, CSI would like to give a resounding round of applause to all our current and past volunteers. All week, we are putting the spotlight on CSI members who go the extra mile for their colleagues and the built community at large. Today’s spotlight is on Magdalena Landmann, CSI, who volunteers to help with exam reviews. How did you get involved in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry, and what is your specific area of interest? Architecture is something I have always been interested in. I enjoy designing spaces for people to enjoy. I also really enjoy the ...

Happy National Volunteer Week! To celebrate the occasion, CSI would like to give a resounding round of applause to all our current and past volunteers. All week, we are putting the spotlight on CSI members who go the extra mile for their colleagues and the built community at large. Today’s spotlight is on Billy Mathis, FCSI, CDT®, who volunteers as beta tester for Crosswalk® and as a peer reviewer of session proposals for the CSI National Conference. How did you get involved in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry, and what is your specific area of interest? I retired from the Air Force in 1997 and was looking ...

Happy National Volunteer Week! To celebrate the occasion, CSI would like to give a resounding round of applause to all our current and past volunteers. All week, we are putting the spotlight on CSI members who go the extra mile for their colleagues and the built community at large. Today’s spotlight is on Hillary Frisbie, who volunteers as beta tester for Crosswalk. How did you get involved in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry, and what is your specific area of interest? I come from a Facility Management & Operations background, worked in various industries for 15 years, and left FM to work in Construction/Project ...

Happy National Volunteer Week! To celebrate the occasion, CSI would like to give a resounding round of applause to all our current and past volunteers. All week, we are putting the spotlight on CSI members who go the extra mile for their colleagues and the built community at large. Today’s spotlight is on CSI member Pamela Jergenson, CDT ® , CCS ® , CCCA ® , BECxP, CxA+BE, CABS who volunteers as CSI Certification Committee Chair. How did you get involved in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry, and what is your specific area of interest?  Starting in the construction industry was a bit by ...

Happy National Volunteer Week! To celebrate the occasion, CSI would like to give a resounding round of applause to all our current and past volunteers. All week, we are putting the spotlight on CSI members who go the extra mile for their colleagues and the built community at large. Today’s spotlight is on Doyle Phillips, EdD, CPC, FCPE, CCCA®, who volunteers as an author of the CCCA Workbook currently in development. How did you get involved in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry, and what is your specific area of interest?  I grew up in the industry with my father being a cabinet maker and my uncle being ...