The One-Stop-Shop for home study construction courses – The NAWIC Education Foundation. Are you wanting to increase your knowledge on the construction industry? Look no further! Whether you are doing this as a requirement of your employer or you want to do it for yourself, NEF has the courses for you. All of the courses are certified by ACCE (American Council for Construction Education), the same organization that certifies the university programs.

Consider taking the CDT Certification – Construction Document Technician, – so increase your knowledge on working drawings, specifications, and the contract requirements of the Project Manual.

Explore and increase your knowledge of the Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical drawings and gain basic knowledge of how to read them and some pointers on how to utilize the drawing for estimating, submittals and project buy-out.

Dive into a project manual and specifications and review the 2004 CSI Master format. Learn how the CSI format is used to interpret the breakdown of a project and the sections of a project manual. Review the various specification sections and see how they are broken down and how you can go directly to the areas within the specification sections and how to go directly to the area where you can find the information that is needed.

This course is good for everyone. From receptionist to Executive – basically anyone employed or wishing to be employed in a construction industry role can learn something from this great program.

Everyone is welcome to take the NEF courses – men, women, boys, and girls – all are welcome to take the courses and increase their knowledge of the industry. So, sign up now.