Register for Mike Purdy's Spec Writing Class

Register now for this popular class to save a place, and save on the registration fee.
 
I will be sponsoring and teaching a 6 hour hands-on, interactive training workshop on "Writing Effective Technical Specifications."

When and Where: March 3, 2010 (9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) in Vancouver, Washington

Cost:

• $100 if registered by February 22nd
• $125 for registrations after February 22nd
  

Register Now:

• Online at http://mpurdyvancouver.eventbrite.com (credit card), or
• Fill out Registration Form available at http://www.mpurdy.com/vancouverclass.pdf (check)

Instructor: Mike Purdy

Comments from Previous Attendees at this Class:

• "Good knowledge of the material"
• "Great demeanor.  Made you feel comfortable.  Very knowledgeable."
• "Learned a lot I did not know that will help me in the future with writing specs."
• "Style of instructor promoted interaction with class.  Enjoyed the class.  Felt like I learned quite a bit."
• "Clear presentation of material."
• "Very easy to list to.  Informative."
• "Liked the examples and breaking off into groups to write specs."
• "Mike presented the material very well, and I walked out of class with tons of new and usable knowledge."

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 principals 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 of Specifications
• Warranties
• Tools for Obtaining Qualified Contractors and Subcontractors
  

Attendee List: Visit http://www.mpurdy.com/vancourverlist.pdf for a list of who has registered

Questions - contact me at:

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