Steven Lawrey

Architect d.b.a. trusted advisor for building product mfr. delivering reliable technical service to built environment stakeholders ☛ opinions are my own.

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

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[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Day 3 of CSI-CONSTRUCT @GaylordNational Come see me @PecoraCorp booth 1017.

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Indeed; one presenter cited two individuals who weren't "college material" that earned their CDT and went on to land jobs paying 95k and 126k. Sorry if my Tweets were confusing, but this is new ground & audience is mostly educators that want to incorporate CDT in CC AEC programs.

[George Everding @geverding]

@Specmonkey @stevelawrey @CSIConstruction @TUArchitecture I think Steve was just live Tweeting from a conference he was attending. I would hope he wasn't expressing his own opinions, given his accomplishment of CDT CCS CCCA and CCPR. That's a career, not merely a sash full of "merit badges"

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

One could view listing earned credentials after one's name the same as scouts displaying merit badges. They both say, "look what I know." But, except for PhD, we don't list our degrees much less all the courses we took to earn them.

[George Everding @geverding]

@stevelawrey @CSIConstruction @TUArchitecture “Merit Badge” indeed. Knot-tying, while admittedly a valuable skill to have, is much less complex than comprehensive understanding on contract documents. What kind of nonsense is this?

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

That's the point; indeed, they are valuable, but they are not Masters degrees. Big difference - compartitively low investment of time & money, but big reward. In context of education, certifications are cutting into college/university bottom lines.

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

No, but admittedly this is new territory for most CSI members. In the end CSI is working to add value to your certifications.

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Micro reference is in broad context of professional education. Not saying "micro" will be used. Conference attendees were mostly educators.

[LeeAnn Slattery @leeannslattery]

@stevelawrey @TUArchitecture Although I think the CDT and other certifications should referred to as just that, dropping the micro reference.

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Soon CSI will be debuting electronic "badges" for email signatures which when clicked will tell when certification was earned, continuing education earned... greater value & transparency.

[George Everding @geverding]

@Specmonkey @stevelawrey @CSIConstruction @TUArchitecture I think Steve was just live Tweeting from a conference he was attending. I would hope he wasn't expressing his own opinions, given his accomplishment of CDT CCS CCCA and CCPR. That's a career, not merely a sash full of "merit badges"

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Yes; Tweeting from Built Environment Prep Conference regarding NSF grant to implement CDT in Comm Colleges. In the relm of education CSI certs are indeed micro but expedient, economical & highly valuable. Conf is providing a glimpse at future of certification.

[George Everding @geverding]

@Specmonkey @stevelawrey @CSIConstruction @TUArchitecture I think Steve was just live Tweeting from a conference he was attending. I would hope he wasn't expressing his own opinions, given his accomplishment of CDT CCS CCCA and CCPR. That's a career, not merely a sash full of "merit badges"

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Microcertifications can offer quicker and more cost-effective path to career advancement than advanced degrees. #BEprep @TUArchitecture

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Certification Badges:
Future of educational credentials.
Verifiable.
Add value.
#BEprep @TUArchitecture

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Microcertifications such as @CSIConstruction's #CDT: think of them like boy scout merit badges. #BEprep @TUArchitecture

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Things to consider for @CSIConstruction #CDT renewal: most recognized #CSI certification, no longer prerequisite to advanced certifications, demonstrates value to industry, set example for AEC students #beprep @TempleUniv

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Honored to be speaking this morning abot benefits of CSI certification at BE Prep Conference 2019 @TempleUniv @CSIConstruction

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Congrats George, particularly on receiving it in your hometown. MARC awards gala is tonight.

[CSI North Central @csincr]

Many congratulations @geverding, recipient of the Gary Betts Memorial Award! Home chapter honoree! @stlouiscsi #CSIAwards

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

@AOSarchitects Such a unique, successful, local project. Would you consider presenting on this to @CSIPhila with a focus on the construction documents? We are near the end of our FY, but it would be a great topic for next fall.

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Congratulations @ABQbuildergal on election to @CSIConstruction secretary.

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

@hartonthematter Welcome to @CSIConstruction

[Steven Lawrey @stevelawrey]

Congratulations to R.A. Kennedy & Sons... class organization.

[NACC Program @NACCProgram]

Another contractor added to the list!

[David Stutzman @dstutzman]

Congratulations R. A. Kennedy & Sons for achieving @NACCProgram certification. https://t.co/j0AReJHSYw Six Philadelphia area glazing contractors are now NACC certified. Thank you for making the effort to simplify qualifications specifications.