The Project Resource Manual CSI Manual of Practice

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Robert Drew

September 12, 2018 03:06

Good evening.  For the CE exam, I have used Black Spectacles, AHPP and the AIA Contract Handbook.  For the CSI Manual of Practice, which chapters would you recommend to review for this exam.  I have passed PcM, PjM and PA with flying colors.

Thanks for everyone's help.

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  Fernando Mingo Jozami September 30, 2018 17:36

  I would recommend these two chapters:

  MODULE 5 : CONSTRUCTION DOCS, reading all pre construction activities, bonding, insurance and surety, methods of specifying.

  MODULE 7: Preconstruction, submittals, modifications, payment and project closeout.

   

   

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  Katherine Loecken October 30, 2018 01:37

  How helpful did you find this resource. Trying to decide if I need to buy it or not.

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  Fernando Mingo Jozami October 30, 2018 03:11

  It is a good read, but you can find similar information in the AHPP.

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  Katherine Loecken October 30, 2018 12:13

  Thanks for getting back to me! I already have AHPP, and don’t want to unnecessarily spend an extra $100.

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  Fernando Mingo Jozami October 30, 2018 15:07

  The book explains the Masterformat. That in my opinion is one of the few things that no other book can describe with enough precision.

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  Paul Carson September 15, 2020 21:19

  CSI Manual of Practice

  Since this book appears to have been published in 1967, is there a free .PDF format out there that someone might be willing to share?

   

  If so, it will not go unnoticed, and I am sure we trade something of ARCH value?

  paule.voxstudio@gmail.com

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  Brian Blodnikar December 04, 2020 16:10

  Paul,

  Did anyone ever respond to your request?  The edition NCARB references is the 5th edition published in 2004 or 2005.  My office does not even have a copy of this edition only the newer version.  NCARB should update to the newer version or not use something that is 15 years old and no one can easily find for under $100.00.

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  Gang Chen December 04, 2020 16:22 (Edited December 04, 2020 23:55)

  For CSI, the main idea is you need to know what materials go to which specification section, such as grab bars in toilet, or storefront, etc. 

  For example, one of the NCARB sample questions asks which specification section is missing based on the elevation, you need to know which division the metal railing belongs to. Should it belong to CSI MasterFormat, Division 5, Metal or Division 10, Specialty? Metal handicap grab bars belongs to Division 10, Specialty, yet metal railing belongs to, Division 5, Metal. Sometimes it is confusing, and NCARB will test you to make sure you know the difference.

  Gang Chen, Author, Architect, LEED AP BD+C (GreenExamEducation.com)

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  Brian Font September 15, 2022 03:33

  Any recommendations on which chapters to read for the PDD exam? I took the exam before and there were a handful of questions related to the project manual and specifications.

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