It’s Not Too Late to Earn a CSI Certification

Now is the time to unlock your potential and advance your career goals.

Earning a recognized credential validates your expertise and shows you have the skills to make an impact. Choose from four specialized programs:

Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)

Proves your know-how about the project delivery process, team roles and tasks, and effective documentation.

Certified Construction Specifier (CCS)

Validates you’re a product researcher who knows how to investigate and identify cost-effective, efficient solutions, and then communicate those solutions through the specifications.

Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)

Confirms your skills in creating, managing, and applying construction documents through the project lifecycle.

Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR)

Shows your ability to inform decision-makers and present the right product or material based on a project across all phases of the delivery process.

Don’t wait! Visit csiresources.org/certification and register before November 10 to join the cycle.

Four Industry Leaders Join CSI Fellowship

CSI is excited to announce the 2025 Class of CSI Fellows.

Fellows are selected by their peers based on their achievements in the industry and above-and-beyond contributions to CSI at the national, regional, and chapter levels. The distinction of Fellow is one of the highest honors given to a CSI member. Here are the four new Fellows:

• Arthur “Cam” Featherstonhaugh IV, FCSI, Lifetime Member
• Charles Hendricks, FCSI, CDT
• Tom Lanzelotti, FCSI, CDT
• Randall Lewis, FCSI

The CSI community will honor and celebrate these individuals at the 2025 CSI National Conference, held October 15-17 in Cleveland, Ohio. Read more about these new Fellows at csireources.org/blogs

Make Meaningful Connections With Building Product Manufacturers

The CSI Master Specifiers Retreat (MSR) provides numerous opportunities to strengthen relationships with leading building product manufacturers.

As a participant in this key industry event, you’ll gain new knowledge and connections that will help position you as the go-to specification expert on your projects.

Plus, you’ll get to network with fellow specification writers with the stunning Rocky Mountains as your backdrop. The 2026 Winter MSR is taking place at the renowned Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colo., February 11-13, 2026.

Most costs are covered, making this a great opportunity for professional development. Secure your spot now by visiting csiresources.org/msr. The deadline to apply is October 31.

Learn How to Master the Hard Bid Process

Bid day can feel like chaos. Dozens of trades. Piles of quotes. One shot to get it right. If you’re an estimator, contractor, or part of the preconstruction team, you know the pressure is real.

That’s exactly why we created The 11^th Hour Bid—an online course that walks you through the high-stakes world of hard bids. Learn how to navigate the final hours leading up to a sealed bid submission with confidence and clarity.

In just one hour, you’ll learn how to:

• Analyze subcontractor quotes
• Prepare and organize your bid
• Minimize risk to make smarter decisions
• Understand a real “war room” experience

Earn 1 CSI LU | 1 AIA LU — and peace of mind. Get started by visiting pathlms.com/csi/courses/108713