CSI’s Mission
The mission of CSI is to advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance.
About Northeast Region CSI
The Northeast Region CSI is a collection of 15 Chapters located in New England, New York and New Jersey. Our Mission as a Region is to Build Strong Chapters through Communication and Collaboration. We do this by sharing best practices among our chapters throughout the year and hosting annual educational, leadership training and networking events.
Our fifteen individual chapters offer regular monthly events where members can get to know their peers as well as participants in all phases of the construction industry. The sharing of knowledge and experience across disciplines can assist in finding new work, locating resources to get the project done, learning from experts in the field, or just seeing another perspective on common issues. Participating on chapter committees and in chapter administration builds leadership and management skills as well as expanding your personal network. Usually you find you meet great people and make lasting friends along the way.
How We Do It
CSI is a national association of more than 13,000 volunteers, including specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, facility mangers, product representatives, manufacturers, owners and others who are experts in building construction and the materials used therein. They are dedicated to improving the communication of construction information through:
- A diversified membership base of allied professionals involved in the creation and management of the built environment. Join us!
- Continuous development and transformation of standards and formats.
- Education and certification of professionals to improve project delivery processes.
- Creation of practice tools to assist users throughout the facility life-cycle. Join a CSI Practice Group!
CSI is governed by a Board of Directors, a nationally elected body that provides long-range strategic leadership. The Board is composed of nationally elected CSI officers, including the president, president-elect, two vice presidents, the secretary, and the treasurer; elected representatives (directors) from each of CSI’s 10 regions; and a director at large. CSI’s executive director/CEO is a corporate officer.
Our Key Programs
140+ CSI chapters across the country do more than provide networking – expect high-quality education programs and events that help members share real-world solutions and better understand the roles and responsibilities of each member of the construction team.
Certification
CSI is renown in the industry for its rigorous certification programs, which include:
Construction Documents Technology (CDT) Certificate — A comprehensive overview for anyone who writes, interprets, enforces, or manages construction documents.
Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) — Demonstrates excellence in specifications and contract document preparation.
Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) — Truly understand all facets of the construction process and contractual relationships.
Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) — An in-depth understanding of the construction process and superior ability in effective representation.
Education
CSI education focuses on teaching the roles and responsibilities of each member of the team, and how products and materials interact on the jobsite. (Try one of our webinars!)
Standards & Formats
CSI works with organizations around the globe to create and maintain the standards and formats that guide the construction industry’s communication and documentation including:
MasterFormat — The industry standard for specifications, estimates and product data.
GreenFormat — A format that organizes detailed information about products with sustainable attributes so that designers and manufacturers can make informed decisions on utilizing the products that best address project needs and communicate those choices clearly to the construction team.
UniFormat — This format organizes Preliminary Project Descriptions, cost estimates, BIM objects, and early project information.
BIM
CSI puts the “Information” in Building Information Management. CSI works with organizations in the U.S. and around the globe to develop standards such as OmniClass and the International Framework Dictionary, which provide a foundation for clear communication, advance interoperability between software tools, and which aid in increasing BIM use.
CONSTRUCT & The CSI Annual Convention
Accredited education, unparalleled networking and a full exhibit hall floor with the latest products, services and solutions.