Class Description:  Well-written technical specifications can make a difference in the success of a public works project, and are especially important in the event of contract disputes.  Whether you write specifications or review specs prepared by others, this hands-on, interactive class will cover key principles to consider in writing and reviewing technical specifications.

Agenda: 

·  State Law Requires Specifications

·  Why Good Specifications Are Important

·  Tips in Writing Specifications

·  Tips of What NOT to Write

·  Sources of Specification Language

·  Types of Specifications

·  Interpretation on Specifications

·  Warranties

·  Tools for Obtaining Qualified Contractors and Subcontractors

Class Schedule:

• 6 hour training class
• Starts at 9:00 a.m.
• One hour lunch break from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Class continues at 1:00 p.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m.
  

Comments from Previous Attendees: I have taught this same class twice before in 2009.  Here are some of the comments from attendees at the classes:

• "Clear presentation of material."
• "Mike has a great demeanor.  Made you feel comfortable.  Very knowledgeable."
  
• "Very easy to listen to.  Informative."
• "Liked examples and breaking off into groups to write specs."
• "Good presentation, explanations, and examples."
• "Style of instructor promoted interaction with class.  Enjoyed the class.  Felt like I learned quite a bit."
  
• "Mike presented the material very well and I walked out of class with tons of new and usable knowlege."
  

Registration Information:

• $100 Early Bird Registration Deadline: Monday, February 22, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.  
  
• $125 Standard Registration after February 22nd until March 1st at 5:00 p.m.
  • Register Online here with a credit card for the total of the Price plus Fee.  Only register one person per transaction. OR
  • Fill out the Registration Form at http://www.mpurdy.com/vancouverclass.pdf and pay by check.
• Visit http://www.mpurdy.com/vancouverlist.pdf for a list of who has registered for the class.

Attendance:

• Class is limited to 35 students.  Register early.
  Contact Mike Purdy (http://www.mpurdy.com/contact, or call me at 206-295-1464) if class is full to be notified of when the next class will be offered.
  

Lunch Options:

• Go out to lunch.  There are a variety of restaurants nearby for you to choose from for lunch.  OR
  
• Bring your own lunch

Parking:

• Ample parking is available in the large parking lot next to the building.
  

Questions:

• Contact Mike Purdy 
  • http://www.mpurdy.com/contact
  • (206) 295-1464