The 2026 CSI National Conference is Just One Month Away

The CSI National Conference is the place to connect with your CSI community to find solutions to your challenges.

The agenda is packed with peer-reviewed educational sessions that will equip you with new ideas to do your job more effectively.

Plus, there are built-in connection opportunities, including speed networking, the CSI Celebrates awards ceremony, the welcome reception, and more.

It’s not too late to save your seat!

Register now: csinationalconference.org 

Early Registration for the Fall 2026 Exam Cycle is Now Open!

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 September 11 for the best pricing.

New Learning Library Course to Help 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: pathlms.com/csi/courses/108713

Dazed and Confused by Construction Documents? Here’s How to Navigate the Complexities

Few sets of construction documents are so flawless that they require no interpretation or clarification. Due to their volume, complexity, the involvement of multiple design disciplines, and the fact that human hands create them, construction documents often contain conflicts, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, omissions, or a combination of these issues.

In the first article of a three-part series, Kevin O’Beirne, PE, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CDT, explores the interpretation and clarification of construction documents.

For more, visit csiresources.org/blogs