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This is the third in a four-part series on this blog addressing sealing and signing of instruments of service by design professionals, comprised of: (a) Part 1 – Definition and Purpose of Seals; (b) Part 2 – Electronic Seals and Signatures; (c) Part 3 – Statutory Requirements Concerning Sealing and Signing of Documents; and (d) Part 4 – Practical Considerations Concerning Sealing and Signing. It is not always clear to everyone employed in the design professions exactly what types of instruments of service and other documents should be sealed and signed, and when. Laws and regulations governing the design professions for a given jurisdiction address such ...

For over four decades, a dedicated team of volunteers has been offering free classes to help design and construction professionals deepen their expertise in construction documentation. Launched in 1978 by Jerry Preston and other leaders from the Nashville Chapter of CSI, these volunteers provided crucial support for individuals preparing for certification exams like the Construction Documents Technologist (CDT ® ) certification. Despite shifting from in-person to virtual sessions in 2020, the program’s mission remains the same: to offer accessible, high-quality education to emerging professionals. Each class covers key resources, sharing practical ...

This is the second in a four-part series on this blog addressing sealing and signing of instruments of service by design professionals, comprised of: (a) Part 1 – Definition and Purpose of Seals; (b) Part 2 – Electronic Seals and Signatures; (c) Part 3 – Statutory Requirements Concerning Sealing and Signing of Documents; and (d) Part 4 – Practical Considerations Concerning Sealing and Signing. Electronic sealing and signing is likely the predominant means for design professionals to indicate they were in responsible charge of the preparation of a document comprising their instruments of service. The prevalence of digitally producing, distributing, ...

CSI is excited to announce that six members have been added to the College of Fellows. Fellows are CSI members who have been selected by their peers for this distinction based on their achievements in the industry and their above-and-beyond contributions to CSI. The CSI community will honor and celebrate these individuals at the 2024 CSI National Conference October 16-18 in Houston, TX. Learn more about our 2024 Class of CSI Fellows below as they share what CSI means to them, give advice for getting the most out of membership, and take a look at what the future could hold for the architecture, engineer, contractor, and owner (AECO) ...

This is the first in a four-part series on this blog addressing sealing and signing of instruments of service by design professionals, comprised of: (a) Part 1 – Definition and Purpose of Seals; (b) Part 2 – Electronic Seals and Signatures; (c) Part 3 – Statutory Requirements Concerning Sealing and Signing of Documents; and (d) Part 4 – Practical Considerations Concerning Sealing and Signing. Perhaps the most obvious means for an architect, engineer, or other licensed design professional to indicate that they were in responsible charge of preparing a certain document is the application of their seal and signature. Application of seals and signatures ...

This is the fourth in a four-part series on this blog addressing licensing boards governing the design professions, comprised of: (a) Part 1 – Introduction to Licensing Boards and Revisions of Laws and Regulations; (b) Part 2 – Qualifications of Perspective Licensees and Licensing Exams; (c) Part 3 – Issuance of Licenses and Registrations; and (d) Part 4 - Enforcement. This article describes the enforcement functions of licensing boards governing the design professions and how their operations affect personnel engaged in architecture, engineering, and other design professions in the United States. In this article, laws, rules, and regulations are referenced ...

CSI is proud to recognize Lane Beougher, FCSI, Lifetime Member, CCS ® , CCCA ® , CCPR™, CDT ® as its 2024 Distinguished Member. With 35 years of experience in facilities planning, architectural design, specification preparation, and construction contract administration, Lane works as an architect and program manager for the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. He’s also served as Ohio’s state architect. Serving in leadership at every level of CSI, Lane was a member of the CSI Board of Directors for nearly a decade, including Board President from 2015 to 2016). Under his leadership, the Board implemented a new governance framework ...

In this brief Q&A we feature Alex Murrell, CDT ® , an envelope specialist with Hixson Consultants, Inc. in Alabaster, AL. Alex discusses the critical role of the work done in this niche industry and describes how obtaining a CDT certification has helped propel his career forward. Discover why Alex decided to obtain a CDT, how his mentors supported his pursuit, and how this certification has transformed his approach to construction documents. Please provide an overview of your career, and why you chose to work in this industry. In such a niche industry as the building envelope, we are given a unique opportunity to provide assistance, ...

This is the third in a four-part series on this blog addressing licensing boards governing the design professions, comprised of: (a) Part 1 – Introduction to Licensing Boards and Revisions of Laws and Regulations; (b) Part 2 – Qualifications of Perspective Licensees and Licensing Exams; (c) Part 3 – Issuance of Licenses and Registrations; and (d) Part 4 - Enforcement This article describes the basic functions of licensing boards governing the design professions and how their operations affect personnel engaged in architecture, engineering, and other design professions in the United States. In this series of articles, laws, rules, and regulations are ...