Meeting/Event Information

Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) Certification

2026 Study Sessions

Earn up to 12 AIA/CES LUs

GLV CSI Members FREE,

Outside Members $50

Non-Members $100.00

For the most up to date information visit:

https://www.csiresources.org/certification/exam-registration

Register for the study classes no later than Monday, February 02, 2026 .

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Class 1:     Thursday February 05, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

                 Lesson 1            Fundamentals

Class 2:     Thursday February 12, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

                 Lesson 2a          Project Conception & Delivery (PART 1)

Class 3:     Thursday February 19, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

                 Lesson 2b          Project Conception & Delivery (PART 2)

Class 4:     Thursday February 26, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

                 Lesson 3            Design Process

Class 5:     Thursday March 05, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

                 Lesson 4            Construction Documents

Class 6:     Thursday March 12, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

                 Lesson 5            Procurement

Class 7:     Thursday March 19, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

                 Lesson 6            Preconstruction

Class 8:     Thursday March 26, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

                      Lesson 7a          Construction (PART 1)

Class 9:     Thursday April 02, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

                 Lesson 7b          Construction (PART 2)

Class 10:   Thursday April 09, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.

                      Lesson 8            Life Cycle Activities

Class 11    Thursday April 16, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.   

                      BONUS - AIA A201 General Conditions (Subject to change)

Make up Session : Thursday April 23, 2026, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. Float in case of rescheduling.

Location: Online Only. Sessions will not be recorded.

Instructor:        Clint Newton III, CSI, CDT

Whiting –Turner Contracting Company

E-Mail: [email protected]  Phone: 610-349-2384, Texts are preferred.

TEXT:             CSI’s Project Delivery Practice Guide,

Purchase a copy of the CSI Project Delivery Practice Guide to guide your study and as a future resource. A Student handbook is also available free to members from the CSI Bookstore.

Sessions are copyright protected. Duplication and distribution without the permission of the presenter and Greater Lehigh Valley Chapter of CSI is prohibited.

Course Description

This course will present the value and importance of how construction documents define the rights of, responsibilities of and relationships among all the parties that are necessary for the successful completion of any project. The architect/engineer (A/E), the contractor(s) and all the other project participants must work within guidelines for a successful project conception through design and construction to facility management. Investigation into various documents, agreements and conditions of contracts will be addressed. The importance of standardized document format will be emphasized The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Program provides a comprehensive overview for anyone who writes, interprets, enforces, or manages construction documents. Project architects, contractors, contract administrators, material suppliers, and manufacturers’ representatives are all realizing the advantages of being Construction Documents Technologists. By being able to understand and interpret written construction documents, CDTs perform their jobs more effectively. By understanding the roles and relationships of all participants, CDTs improve communication among all members of the construction team.

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Students successfully completing this course will be competent in their knowledge and understanding of the following areas:

· The construction process

            · Construction contract types

            · Modifications and substitution procedures

· Contractual relationships

            · Rights, duties, and responsibilities

            · Contract provisions

            · Relationship and organization of construction documents

· Use of construction documents

            · Organizational formats

            · Interpreting construction documents

ATTENDANCE AND CONDUCT:

All classes shall begin on time, so please be prompt and ready to begin at the scheduled time.  Allow your class time to be uninterrupted for the duration of each session. 

Since this will be a Teams meeting, questions are encouraged in the chat, or by raising your hand.

Time will be allotted for general discussion.

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