CSI Corporate Partner Program CSI CSI's Mission

The mission of CSI is to advance building information management and to educate project teams to improve facility performance.

CSI's Values

CSI, founded in 1948, is an association dedicated to improving organization, management, and communication of building information through:

• A diversified membership base of allied professionals involved in the creation and management of the built environment • 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

Recommended reading: www.csinet.org/strategicplan

The main differences between CSI and most other construction organizations:

• We are not focused on a particular construction profession • We are focused on commercial-level construction CSI CSI Background

CSI is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors and building materials suppliers.

The organization has 140+ chapters and more than 9,000 members. Monthly Chapter meetings allow members the opportunity to communicate openly with their counterparts and exchange information about successful project management. CSI is renowned in the industry for its rigorous certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents.

Who Belongs to CSI?

Architects/Designers - Building Owners - Contractors - Project Managers - Sub-contractors - Engineers - Facilities Managers - Manufacturers - Product Representatives - Specifiers - Estimators - Students - Attorneys and other professions affected by construction documentation and project management. CSI Membership Demographics

Architects/Designers/Specifiers = 33%

BPMs/Distributors = 23%

Contractors/Contract Administrators = 8%

Engineers = 4%

Other (Consultants, Facilities Managers, Building Owners, Project Managers, Estimators, Public Agency Staff, etc.) = 32% CSI Corporate Partner Program CSI’s Corporate Partner Program is designed for building product manufactures, design firms and other commercial construction related organizations. CSI represents professionals from across the commercial construction industry – which expands your reach when you become a Corporate Partner.

Each partnership is customized to your strategic business goals and objectives. Partner organizations enjoy value pricing on membership, education and certification, sponsorship and recognition opportunities, and increased visibility through CSI’s network of construction professionals. Corporate Partner Program Features and Benefits

EXPOSE • CONNECT • EMPOWER

Partner companies automatically receive the following benefits valued at $4,000.

• Permanent placement of your company logo on CSI’s website and hyperlinked back to your company website • One-time usage of CSI’s mailing database annually (must use a third party mail house and postage paid by partner company) • Announcement of new Partners in CSI Weekly e-newsletter • FREE banner ad space in CSI Weekly • Use of CSI’s Corporate Partner logo on your website and other approved marketing pieces • Discounts on new listings in BSD’s SpecLink • Recognition on the Corporate Partner Twitter Feed • Networking at local CSI chapter meetings and invitation-only Partner events • Free listing in the CSI Businesslinx and Corporate Partner Program directories • Value pricing on sponsorship opportunities Current Corporate Partners Current Corporate Partners Current Corporate Partners Current Corporate Partners Current Corporate Partners CSI Social Media • LinkedIn: CSI adds about 25 people a week. Non- members are welcome, but they do have to tell the group manager why they want to join CSI’s group.

• CSI Twitter: Follow us at www.twitter.com/CSIConstruction

• Corporate Partner Program Twitter: Follow us at www.twitter.com/CSICorpPartners CSI Membership CSI Membership Benefits

Member Benefits

• Develop valuable cross-discipline contacts at local chapter meetings • Build a network of mentors you can contact • Learn to use CSI's standards and formats • Earn continuing education credits

Benefits For Your Company

• Engage in business development activities at local and national level • Increase your company’s visibility • Be among the first to hear about new projects in your area • CSI education creates high performing teams CSI Chapters

CSI chapters across the country do more than provide networking – expect high-quality education programs and events that enable members to share real-world solutions and better understand the roles and responsibilities of each member of the construction team.

CSI has 130+ chapters most of which are located in 10 geographic regions. One of our newest chapters, CSINext, is a virtual chapter and conducts its meetings and education programs online. Joining a CSI Chapter significantly enhances the membership experience through: • Networking • Education and Training Programs • Partnering with Other Local Associations • Professional Growth • Leadership Opportunities CSI Chapters CSINext (Virtual Florida Louisiana Nevada Oklahoma Texas Chapter)–$25 Florida Southwest –$45 Acadiana–$35 *Las Vegas–$100 *Oklahoma City–$125 *Amarillo–$175 Alabama *Fort Lauderdale/ Palm *Baton Rouge–$150 Reno–$24 Oklahoma State Austin–$50 *Birmingham–$100 Beach–$50 New Orleans–$40 New Hampshire Univ.–$0 *Dallas–$110 Huntsville–$50 *Greater Orlando–$95 *Shreveport–$50 New Hampshire–$50 Tulsa–$50 *El Paso–$110 Mobile Bay–$60 Jacksonville–$50 Maine New Jersey Oregon *Fort Worth–$115 Montgomery–$40 Miami–$45 Maine–$42 New Jersey–$84 Capital–$35 *Houston–$130 Alaska Pensacola–$60 Maryland New Mexico Portland–$60 *Lubbock–$70 Cook Inlet–$50 Suncoast–$55 Baltimore–$50 *Albuquerque–$160 Willamette Valley–$55 *San Antonio–$100 Arizona Tampa Bay–$135 Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Utah *Phoenix–$155 Georgia *Boston–$150 Buffalo- Central *Salt Lake City–$120 *Tucson–$25 *Atlanta–$140 Worcester County–$50 Western NY–$60 Pennsylvania - $100 Vermont Arkansas Hawaii Michigan Eastern New York–$65 Erie-Northwestern Vermont–$50 Little Rock–$40 Honolulu–$40 *Grand Rapids–$100 Long Island–$60 Pennsylvania–$40 Virginia California Idaho Lansing–$30 Metropolitan New Greater Lehigh Valley–$35 Blue Ridge–$20 *East Bay- Oakland–$95 Idaho–$50 *Metropolitan York–$100 Northcentral Penn–$50 Central Virginia–$35 Fresno–$40 Illinois Detroit–$140 *Rochester–$160 Pennsylvania *Northern Virginia–$175 Inland Empire–$60 Central Illinois–$0 Minnesota *Syracuse–$65 Railroad–$40 Richmond–$45 *Los Angeles–$170 *Chicago–$145 *Minneapolis- North Carolina *Philadelphia–$135 Tidewater–$40 Monterey Bay–$0 *Northern Illinois–$120 St. Paul–$175 *Charlotte–$125 Pittsburgh–$55 Washington Orange County–$50 Indiana Twin Ports-$50 Raleigh-Durham–$125 Puerto Rico Mt. Rainier–$55 Redwood Empire–$40 *Evansville–$85 Mississippi North Dakota Puerto Rico–$25 Puget Sound–$95 Sacramento–$50 *Indianapolis–$110 Gulf Coast–$40 North Dakota/Red River Rhode Island Spokane–$75 *San Diego–$175 Iowa *Mississippi–$42 Valley–$55 Rhode Island–$60 Wisconsin *San Francisco–$115 *Central Iowa–$85 Missouri Ohio South Carolina Fox River Valley–$35 Santa Clara Valley–$75 *Crandic–$120 Central Missouri–$25 *Akron-Canton–$160 Charleston–$75 Madison–$35 Colorado Illowa–$60 Greater St. Louis–$150 *Cincinnati–$90 Grand Strand–$70 Milwaukee–$45 *Denver–$175 Kansas *Kansas City–$150 Cleveland–$65 Greenville–$40 *Pikes Peak–$125 Flint Hills–$25 Southwest *Columbus–$100 Tennessee Connecticut Mid-Kansas–$35 Missouri–$40 *Dayton-Miami Chattanooga–$25 *Hartford–$100 Kentucky Montana Valley–$100 *Knoxville–$110 Housatonic–$75 Blue Grass–$15 Big Sky–$40 *Toledo–$65 Memphis–$40 District of Columbia *Louisville–$100 Nebraska *Nashville–$130 *DC Metropolitan–$120 Nebraska–$55

* Dues rates subject to change CSI Technical Documents MasterFormat®, a publication of CSI and CSC, is a master list of numbers and titles classified by work results. It is primarily used to organize project manuals and detailed cost information, and to relate drawing notations to specifications.

MasterFormat lists titles and section numbers for organizing data about construction requirements, products, and activities. By standardizing such information, MasterFormat facilitates communication among architects, specifiers, contractors and suppliers, which helps them meet building owners’ requirements, timelines and budgets. UniFormat™, a publication of CSI and CSC, is a method of arranging construction information based on functional elements or parts of a facility characterized by their functions, without regard to the materials and methods used to accomplish them. These elements are often referred to as systems or assemblies.

UniFormat is often seen in performance specifications and preliminary project descriptions (PPD). Its most notable use is as a format for estimators to present cost estimates during the schematic design phase. UniFormat’s approach to organizing data is also important to the continued development of building information modeling (BIM) software, as its system organization allows objects to be placed before their properties have been further defined. SectionFormat™/PageFormat™, a joint publication of CSI and Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), combines two recommended formatting standards into one publication, providing a uniform approach to organizing and presenting specification sections.

SectionFormat provides a uniform standard for arranging specification text in a project manual’s sections using a three-part format. It reduces the chance of omissions or duplications in a specification section. PageFormat offers a recommended arrangement of text on a specification page within a project manual, by providing a framework for consistently formatting and designating articles, paragraphs and subparagraphs. It also includes guidance for page numbers and margins. PPDFormat™ provides a standardized recommended guide for the creation and presentation of Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPDs). PPDs facilitate better understanding of a project during the early stages of development by the owner, cost estimators, and design team, and assist in implementing BIM by helping design teams make earlier decisions about some aspects of their projects, and document those decisions as they are made. PPDFormat coordinates with UniFormat, MasterFormat and CSI's other standards, providing guidance for authoring and organizing PPD content. CSI Practice Guides

The Project Delivery Practice Guide provides fundamental knowledge for the documentation, administration and successful delivery of construction projects. It is also used as a study aid for those wishing to obtain the Construction Documents Technologist certificate (CDT). CSI Practice Guides

The CSI Construction The Construction Contract The Construction Product Specifications Practice Administration Practice Representation Practice Guide is focused on the Guide presents a thorough Guide is a must-have roles and responsibilities of overview of standard contract reference on construction the specifications documents and their use in product representation--and professional in meeting the successfully administering the essential study aid for the challenges of the changing construction projects. Also Certified Construction world of construction. Also used as a study aid for the Product Representation used as a study aid for the Certified Construction (CCPR) Exam. Certified Construction Contract Administrator Specifier (CCS). certificate (CCCA). CSI Certification Construction Documents Technologist Certificate (CDT)

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, engineers, material suppliers, and manufacturers’ representatives realize the advantages of being Construction Document Technologists. Upcoming Test Dates: September 26 – December 10, 2016 CDT Exam Overview

• 120 multiple-choice questions • Two hours allotted to answer questions • Passing score of 75

EXAM CONTENT SUMMARY

Subject Matter Area No. 1: FUNDAMENTALS 12% Subject Matter Area No. 2: PROJECT CONCEPT AND DELIVERY 10% Subject Matter Area No. 3: DESIGN PROCESS 12% Subject Matter Area No. 4: CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 28% Subject Matter Area No. 5: PROCUREMENT 10% Subject Matter Area No. 6: PRECONSTRUCTION 6% Subject Matter Area No. 7: CONSTRUCTION 16% Subject Matter Area No. 8: LIFE CYCLE ACTIVITIES 6% CDT Study Options

• Project Delivery Practice Guide (source material for the exam)

• On-Demand Prep Course

• CDT Study Workbook

• CDT Live Study Groups at Home Chapters – Visit www.csinet.org to find a location near you

• CDT Candidate Handbook (FREE) – CDT Candidate Handbook provided to all enrolled CDT candidates

• Project Delivery Flashcards (available in hard copy or iPhone/Droid app)

• CDT Practice Exam

(The CDT is a prerequisite to all CSI certification exams) Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR)

CSI’s Certified Construction Product Representative (CCPR) certification demonstrates advanced skills in construction product representation, preparation of construction documentation, use of construction documents, and understanding of the construction process.

CCPR candidates must demonstrate their knowledge of CSI's recommended practices in the following subject areas:

• Pre-Project Activities 30% • Project Design 25% • Procurement 20% • Construction 20% • Facility Management 5% Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) CSI’s Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) certification demonstrates advanced knowledge in all aspects of specifications development, including contractual relationships, organization, preparation and enforcement.

CCS candidates must demonstrate their knowledge of CSI's recommended practices in the following domains:

• Coordination - 15% • Planning/Development/Organization - 5% • Research - 5% • Analysis and Evaluation - 35% • Production - 40% Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)

CSI’s Certified Construction Contract Administration (CCCA) certification demonstrates knowledge of the construction process, contractual relationships, and construction contract administration procedures.

CCCA candidates must demonstrate their knowledge of CSI's recommended practices in the following domains:

• Claims and Disputes - 10% • Contracts - 14% • Project Records - 28% • Quality Control/Quality Assurance - 25% • Site Visits - 23% CSI Education CDT Study Workbook

The CDT Study Workbook is a guide to help candidates prepare for the CDT Exam.

The workbook provides an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals and formats of construction documents; and is comprised of exercises, examples, and practice questions that address the development of facilities and the ins and outs of the process - with an emphasis on the CDT Subject Matter Area specifications (includes separate Key Terms Glossary). CSI WebReach Program

Expand Your Reach

As a CSI WebReach sponsor you give attendees nationwide the opportunity to participate in a completely FREE educational program without the hassles of traveling; virtually expanding the reach and lifespan of your lunch and learn programs. CSI promotes the program, registers the attendees and facilitates continuing education credits with AIA and USGBC all while providing sponsors with genuine sales leads via attendee lists.

How many people did you touch the last time you presented to a firm? A dozen or two? CSI can help you expand the reach of your program. Let us:

• Handle the logistics of a web-based presentation for you • Help you reach a national audience through CSI’s communications • Supply you with contact information from your audience after your presentation • CSI webinars allow more than one individual to attend a presentation at a location. Imagine reaching a dozen offices with your next presentation, without ever leaving your desk top!

As a CSI WebReach Program sponsor, you give attendees nationwide the opportunity to participate in a completely FREE educational program. As the sponsor you’ll: • Speak to a national audience without the hassle of traveling • Interact with your audience using today’s best e-tools • Reach an audience of more than 22,000 through emails distributed by CSI • Offer continuing education credits to attendees, all handled by CSI - CSI CEUs - AIA LUs - AIA HSW LUs - GBCI CE hours (when applicable, additional fee) • Acquire sales leads through attendee lists • Demonstrate your company’s expertise and bolster its reputation in the industry before CSI’s powerful audience of commercial-level specifiers, designers and builders • Work with dedicated CSI staff who will handle all event logistics, moderate the live program and ensure a successful event Customized Training Let CSI be a part of your annual training and development plans. We can deliver onsite customized training programs to increase your team’s productivity and improve overall performance. Master Specifiers Retreat CSI’s Master Specifiers Retreat is an invitation-only event that brings together senior specifiers from across the country for an intimate weekend of focused education, group networking, and one-on-one meetings with building product manufacturer executives.

“The Vinyl Institute was able sit down face-to-face with 12 specifiers for some focused conversation about materials and product selection, and how these tasks get accomplished in some of the most well respected firms in the country. This format enables the most effective time I have spent connecting with design professionals in many years of attending trade shows and other industry events.” -Terry Murphy, LEED AP BD+C, Continuing Education Manager, The Vinyl Institute Communications Sponsorships CSI Weekly

CSI Weekly is a must-read weekly email for CSI members. In it you’ll find:

• News about CSI’s standards and formats

• Excerpts from blogs, forums and other places CSI members are talking

• Information about CSI's education and certification programs

• Registration deadlines for exams and events

• A calendar of CSI's upcoming events

• Sponsorship opportunities available CSInet.org CSInet.org is CSI’s official website dedicated to information about improving communication throughout the entire built environment.

Opportunities exist to sponsor various pages within CSInet.org CONSTRUCT/ CSI Annual Convention CONSTRUCT and the CSI Annual Convention*

CONSTRUCT & The CSI Annual Convention attract thousands of diverse institutional, industrial and commercial building professionals from all over the world, with billion-dollar purchasing power. Attendees meet one-on-one with commercial building and construction professionals that spec and source building products. Those that design, build, specify, engineer, manage and renovate in the built environment come to find the latest products, solutions and services.

This event targets Architects, Specifiers, Designers, Engineers, General Contractors, Facility Managers and those involved in the art and science of the commercial construction industry.

Owned and managed by Informa, the CONSTRUCT Show produces millions of impressions via Architect magazine, the official publication of CONSTRUCT (60,000 subscribers); Construction Specifier, the official publication of CSI (16,000 subscribers); and eco-structure, metalmag, Architectural Lighting and the 24 media partners tied to this event.

*Information provided by Informa, for more information please visit http://www.constructshow.com/Exhibitor/ShowInfo CONSTRUCT 2015 Demographics* Attendees by title in 2014: Each Attendee has more than one Annual Company Business job title and responsibility • Architect/Designer 62% Volume: • Manufacturer's Rep/Supplier/Distributor 33% $1 ‐ $9,999,999 46% • Specifier 49% $10,000,000 ‐ $49,999,999 32% • Project Manager 19% • Consultant 19% $50,000,000+ 21% • Owner/CEO/President/Principal 17% • General Contractor/Subcontractor 10% • Construction Manager 8% Primary Roles in Purchasing: • Cost Estimator 8% Each Attendee represents multiple • Business Manager/Administrator 7% business sectors • Contract Adminstrator/Manager 7% • A/E Representative 6% Recommend 73% • Interior Design/Space Planner 6% Specify 69% • Building Owner 5% Research 49% • A/E Drafter - CAD Operator 4% • Government Municipal/State/Federal Agent 3% Approve 47% • Facilities Director/Manager 2% Purchase 25% • Real Estate/Property/Assets Manager 2% • Media 2% • Building Inspector/Building Official 1% • Commercial Developer 1% *Information provided by Informa, for more information please visit http://www.constructshow.com/Exhibitor/ShowInfo Corporate Partner Packages

Sample packages for the Building Product Manufacturer/Supplier Communities:

Education Package Certification Package Relationship-Builder Package 2 WebReach Programs 7 CDT registrations 1 Master Specifiers Retreat registration 30 days website sponsorship space 7 Project Delivery Practice Guides 1 Master Specifiers Retreat sponsorship 7 CDT Study Workbooks 30 days website sponsorship space 7 CDT Candidate Handbooks 90 days website sponsorship space

Corporate Partner Price = $6,480 Corporate Partner Price = $5,301.50 Corporate Partner Price = $9,080 Non-Partner Price = $7,600 Non-Partner Price = $6,508.93 Non-Partner Price = $10,700

Sample packages for the A/E Communities and Government Agencies:

Education Package Certification Package Advanced Certification Package 12 webinar registrations 7 CDT registrations 5 Advanced Certifications 60 days website sponsorship space 7 Project Delivery Practice Guides 5 Practice Guides 7 CDT Study Workbooks 5 Advanced On-Demand Prep Courses 7 CDT Candidate Handbooks 30 days website sponsorship space 30 days website sponsorship space

Corporate Partner Price = $3,120 Corporate Partner Price = $3,141.50 Corporate Partner Price = $3,495 Non-Partner Price = $3,600 Non-Partner Price = $4,108.93 Non-Partner Price = $5,270

Need something different? Let us customize a package to meet your business objectives. All prices subject to change. The Program requires multiple new Institute membership enrollment.