CCS Source Materials

CCS Source Materials

CSI Documents

Many of the CSI documents have been updated in recent years. Candidates are cautioned that older versions, such as MasterFormat 1995, are no longer supported by CSI and should not be relied upon in preparing for the exam.


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FREE Candidate Handbook (PDF)

Download this free handbook to help you prepare for CSI's CCS exam.

Study Workbook (Downloadable)

The CCS Study Workbook is a guide to help candidates prepare for the CCS Exam. The CCS Workbook provides an in-depth review of construction specification preparation, procurement requirements, and construction agreements and contracts. The CCS Workbook includes key terms, exercises, examples, and practice questions.

Construction Specifications Education Program

The Construction Specifications Education Program (CSEP) is an instructional tool for the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) designation that addresses topics essential to writing specifications and construction documents.

On demand CCS Prep Program

The CCS Prep Course is a series of on demand webinars that are designed to help candidates prepare for the Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) Examination. The CCS Prep Course provides an in-depth review and discussion of the construction specification preparation, procurement requirements, and construction agreements and contracts.The structure of the CCS Prep Course follows and expands upon concepts identified in the Subject Matter Areas of the Project Delivery Practice Guide, the Construction Specifications Practice Guide, and the CCS Study Guide with an emphasis on the exam content summary.

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