Mike Purdy Offers Class on Writing Effective Technical Specifications

I will be sponsoring and teaching a 6 hour hands-on, interactive training workshop on "Writing Effective Technical Specifications."

When: Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Time Schedule:

• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (class)
• 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch break)
• 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (class)
  

Where: Educational Service District 112 (2500 NE 65th Avenue, Vancouver, WA)

Cost:

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

Register by March 2, 2010

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

Attendance: Limited to 35 students, so register early. The class is open to anyone.

Instructor: Mike Purdy

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