PUBLICATIONS LIST (PDF)   The PCD is an introductory course that will enable the student to have a better understanding of construction documentation (specifications, drawings and schedules), products, bidding procedures and contracts. The PCD is slated to be available as a distance learning course in January 2007.   The Principles of Construction Documentation course is a prerequisite for the Certified Technical Representative (CTR) and the Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA) designations from CSC. It is also pre-cursor to all the other CSC education courses.. Topics covered in the PCD Course include: Module 1 Introduction Module 7 Legal Issues Contract Law and Court Decisions Module 2 Players and Roles Owner Expectations Budget Process Project Phases The Bidding Process Module 8 Basic Building Principles Product Evaluation and Selection Sustainability Issues Diagnostic Methods: Non-Destructive Testing Module 3 The Project Manual Format Documents Specifying Methods Language and Style Specification Writing, Editing & Co-ordination Document Interpretation Module 9 Authority of the Contract Administrator Time Management Submittals, Alternatives and Substitutions Changes in the Work The Commissioning Process Performance, Termination and Dispute Resolution Module 4 Contract Delivery Module 10 Communications Projects on Internet Module 5 Codes and Code Content Standards and Testing Agencies Zoning By-Laws and Permits Environmental Issues Module 11 The History of Construction Documents New Initiatives in Standardization Module 6 Risk and Liability