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Architectural Specifications
Certificate

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Program Overview

 The Certificate in Architectural Specifications is a three-course program that provides a holistic understanding of the content, production, and implementation of written specifications in architectural practice. Coursework equips students with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to produce clear, accurate, and coordinated specifications that manage requirements from architects, contractors, material suppliers, and clients.

The Certificate covers the specification process from design through occupancy, including contract documents, product and material research, quality and performance criteria, interior and exterior construction systems, and managing contractual relationships through construction administration.
The program is open to current Bachelor or Masters students in Architecture, Architectural Engineering or Construction Engineering Technology and Management at Lawrence Technological University, or as a stand-alone, professional development credential for those working in the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries who want to specialize in architectural specifications.

 

Students completing the Certificate may continue their credentialling through the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) by pursuing qualification as a Construction Documents Technologist (CDT), or Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA).

 

What You’ll Learn

  • Comprehensive knowledge of architectural specifications and how they link to design, contracts, and construction
  • Knowledge of building codes, industry standards, and material performance criteria for specification development
  • Materials research and evaluation of materials and products for architectural applications
  • Coordination of specifications across construction document phases, including design, bidding, and construction administration
  • The role of specifications in construction administration and project delivery
  • Preparation for professional certification through the Construction Specifications Institute

 

Courses

  • Architectural Specifications – Content (ARC 4213 & ARC 5213) 
  • Architectural Specifications – Production (ARC 4223 & ARC 5223) 
  • Architectural Specifications – Application (ARC 4433 & ARC 5433) 

 

Apply

Within the application portal, select “First-Year Applicants” to earn the undergraduate-level certificate or “Graduate Applicants” to earn the graduate-level certificate.

Contact

Dr. Gretchen Wilkins, Department Chair
gwilkins1@ltu.edu

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