The Construction Documents Technology (CDT®) certification provides a comprehensive program of study for anyone seeking to enhance and demonstrate knowledge of writing, interpreting, enforcing and managing construction documents.

What does it mean for me?
Pass the Construction Documents Technology exam (CDT®), and you'll join an elite group of professionals known in the industry for their comprehensive knowledge of the writing and management of construction documents.

Earning your CDT® means:

• Adding "CDT" after your name, to your LinkedIn, business card and your resume — and proudly sharing your CDT digital badge.

• Respect from your peers as a result of your understanding of how a project unfolds from concept to delivery and the roles and relationships of all participants.

• Understanding the documentation involved – which drives effective communication among all members of the construction team

CSI's Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) certification demonstrates you have a high level of knowledge for developing, administering and enforcing construction documentation.

Passing the CCCASM exam means you’ve proven your skill in:

• Quality assurance and quality control

• Bidding and negotiating procedures

• Construction observation and inspection

• Division 01, General and Supplemental Conditions, agreements, and all other documents related to the project

• Enforcement and liability

…and you may use the designation "CCCA" after your name, on your LinkedIn, business cards and resume — plus, proudly share your CCCA digital badge.

Exam Requirements:

• If you are not a CDT®: a minimum of five (5) years of industry experience is required, plus two (2) letters from industry references to verify your years of experience. In order for your application to be processed, you must submit the two (2) reference letters in .doc or .pdf format to mocchetti@csinet.org.

• If you are already a CDT®: a minimum of two (2) years of industry experience required. No references or letters are required.

A Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) is a valued resource called upon by the design team again and again.

Getting your CCPR means:

• More effective sales calls, presentations, construction meetings and product shows

• Knowing the key parts of product binders and other marketing collateral

• Understanding roles and responsibilities of everyone involved in the project, and how and when to communicate with them

• Understanding all phases of the construction documentation, and your role in each phase

• Speaking the same language as the design and contractor teams

• Being recognized for your achievement by adding the designation "CCPR" after your name, on LinkedIn, business cards and on resume

A Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) is a skilled product researcher who knows how to investigate and identify cost-effective, efficient solutions, and then communicates those solutions through the specifications.

Achieving your CCS means:

• Developing an in-depth understanding of agreements, conditions of the contract, Division 01, and their relationships to specifications

• Having advanced skills in specification development, enabling you to use spec-writing software more effectively

• Understanding how to research and source products

After passing the CCSSM exam, you may use the designation "CCS" after your name, on LinkedIn, business cards and your resume — and proudly share your CCS™ digital badge.

Exam Requirements:

• If you are not a CDT®: a minimum of five (5) years of industry experience is required, plus two (2) letters from industry references to verify your years of experience. In order for your application to be processed, you must submit the two (2) reference letters in .doc or .pdf format to mocchetti@csinet.org.

• If you are already a CDT®: a minimum of two (2) years of industry experience required. No references or letters are required.