The Construction Specifications Institute will offer expert training Oct. 12-14 in San Francisco.

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will offer expert training in product representation, construction contract administration, and specifications Oct. 12-14 in San Francisco.

The Product Representative Academy (PRA) teaches product representatives how a project unfolds, and where they and their products fit into it. Through sessions taught by architects, specifiers, contractors, and experienced product representatives, participants learn the best ways to develop a client base and get their products specified.

The Contract Administration Academy (CAA) is designed to help experienced contract administrators and design professionals advance their skills, stay out of court, and deliver projects on time and within budget.

CSI is pleased to introduce the Construction Specifications Academy (CSA), which will teach specifiers and professionals who handle specifications to prepare better specs. Participants will discuss converting to MasterFormat™ 2004 Edition and attend a spec writing skills practicum.

For more information or to register, visit www.csinet.org.