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Updated May 30, 2008
Newsletter of the
Metro Detroit Chapter of the
Construction Specifications Institute
Metro Detroit Chapter of the
Construction Specifications Institute
Upcoming ESD Events
Go to http://ww2.esd.org/home.htm#UpcomingEvents for more info and additional ESD events.
Go to http://ww2.esd.org/home.htm#UpcomingEvents for more info and additional ESD events.
Did you know that as
associate members of ESD,
CSI Metro Detroit members
are entitled to the same
attractive group insurance
rates as ESD members?
associate members of ESD,
CSI Metro Detroit members
are entitled to the same
attractive group insurance
rates as ESD members?
Information Compliance Awareness Program
SEPTEMBER 11: Step One Luncheon
SEPTEMBER 23: 8-Step Program
SEPTEMBER 9: Annual Detroit Tigers Outing
SEPTEMBER 10: ESD Open House—
Visit ESD's New Headquarters
Leadership Michigan: Driving Business Success
SEPTEMBER 16: Time Management
SEPTEMBER 23: Leadership
SEPTEMBER 30: Innovation
OCTOBER 7: Negotiation
OCTOBER 14: Customer Jubilation
OCTOBER 21: Communication
OCTOBER 28: Team Building
OCTOBER 13: The Role of Professional Societies in Re-Engineering Michigan’s Economy
OCTOBER 23: ESD Economic Forecast for Design & Construction
OCTOBER 27: ESD Engineering & Technology Job Fair
NOVEMBER 12: Regional Development Breakfast
FREE 3rd Thursday Networking Event
THIRD THURSDAYS: Southfield
SEPTEMBER 11: Step One Luncheon
SEPTEMBER 23: 8-Step Program
SEPTEMBER 9: Annual Detroit Tigers Outing
SEPTEMBER 10: ESD Open House—
Visit ESD's New Headquarters
Leadership Michigan: Driving Business Success
SEPTEMBER 16: Time Management
SEPTEMBER 23: Leadership
SEPTEMBER 30: Innovation
OCTOBER 7: Negotiation
OCTOBER 14: Customer Jubilation
OCTOBER 21: Communication
OCTOBER 28: Team Building
OCTOBER 13: The Role of Professional Societies in Re-Engineering Michigan’s Economy
OCTOBER 23: ESD Economic Forecast for Design & Construction
OCTOBER 27: ESD Engineering & Technology Job Fair
NOVEMBER 12: Regional Development Breakfast
FREE 3rd Thursday Networking Event
THIRD THURSDAYS: Southfield
Job Opening: ASSISTANT SPECIFICATIONS WRITER at WTW Architects
Salary: Open
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employer: WTW Architects
Type: Full Time preferred
Categories: Architect/Specifications
Education: 4 Year Degree
Description - What we are looking for:
ASSISTANT SPECIFICATIONS WRITER
Experience: prefer 5-10 years in an architectural office.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture a preference; architectural license a plus.
Consideration will also be given to young professionals who have a strong interest in building
materials and technical aspects of construction and who are interested in pursuing a specialist
position.
Responsibilities: Review architectural drawings to identify scope and content for specifications.
Assist project teams in selection of materials and methods. Prepare written technical
specifications using office masters and commercial specifications writing software. Coordinate
contents of the Project Manual. Coordinate specifications with drawings. Be a resource
professional to the project teams. Maintain office master specifications and resource library.
An important aspect of the position will be gaining and understanding of Revit and eSpecs for
Revit as the firm transitions to eSpecs for Revit during that last quarter of 2008.
What WTW offers its Employees: • Competitive Salaries • Opportunity for growth • Employee
bonus program • 401(k) Plan • Medical Coverage • Dental Coverage • Additional Medical &
Dental insurance available at cost to employee • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • IDP
mentoring program with salary increase upon license • Internal Continuing Education Program •
Good office culture
Requirements: You must be a multi-tasker who has strong organizational and word processing
skills, reliable, conscientious, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Construction administration experience a plus. CDT certificate and knowledge of CSI formats is
preferred. CCS Certification is a plus.
Employer Information About WTW Architects: Established in 1959, WTW is an award winning
full service architectural firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. WTW is nationally recognized for college
work especially in the area of campus centers, student housing, and college rec centers. Other
areas of design include health care, financial institutions, laboratory and high-tech facilities, and
office buildings.
Salary: Open
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Employer: WTW Architects
Type: Full Time preferred
Categories: Architect/Specifications
Education: 4 Year Degree
Description - What we are looking for:
ASSISTANT SPECIFICATIONS WRITER
Experience: prefer 5-10 years in an architectural office.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture a preference; architectural license a plus.
Consideration will also be given to young professionals who have a strong interest in building
materials and technical aspects of construction and who are interested in pursuing a specialist
position.
Responsibilities: Review architectural drawings to identify scope and content for specifications.
Assist project teams in selection of materials and methods. Prepare written technical
specifications using office masters and commercial specifications writing software. Coordinate
contents of the Project Manual. Coordinate specifications with drawings. Be a resource
professional to the project teams. Maintain office master specifications and resource library.
An important aspect of the position will be gaining and understanding of Revit and eSpecs for
Revit as the firm transitions to eSpecs for Revit during that last quarter of 2008.
What WTW offers its Employees: • Competitive Salaries • Opportunity for growth • Employee
bonus program • 401(k) Plan • Medical Coverage • Dental Coverage • Additional Medical &
Dental insurance available at cost to employee • Life Insurance • Disability Insurance • IDP
mentoring program with salary increase upon license • Internal Continuing Education Program •
Good office culture
Requirements: You must be a multi-tasker who has strong organizational and word processing
skills, reliable, conscientious, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Construction administration experience a plus. CDT certificate and knowledge of CSI formats is
preferred. CCS Certification is a plus.
Employer Information About WTW Architects: Established in 1959, WTW is an award winning
full service architectural firm based in Pittsburgh, PA. WTW is nationally recognized for college
work especially in the area of campus centers, student housing, and college rec centers. Other
areas of design include health care, financial institutions, laboratory and high-tech facilities, and
office buildings.