Submittal Reviews, Substitutions, and Closeout Docs, OH MY!!
Posted: Wed, Mar 25, 2026
Speaker: Kathryn E. Fuller | AIA, NCARB, CSI CDT, CCCA, Associate | Architecture, MBI Companies, Inc.
Date: April 14, 2026 (lunch served at 11:45, program at 12)
Location: AGC Building, 3306 Ragsdale Ave.
Reservation Required. Register Here.
Enforcing the specifications during construction is critical, as this phase can ultimately make or break the owner’s vision and budget. Drawing from the standard design-bid-build delivery method, this course will examine the construction administration phase through the lens of specifications. Much of the construction administration process is defined in Division 01 – General Requirements, and the presentation will reference specific sections to highlight key responsibilities of the Contractor, Architect, and Owner.
Project closeout is often the most challenging stage of a project. Using both the specifications and real-world project management experience, this course will outline best practices for achieving complete and successful project closeout.
At the conclusion of the presentation, attendees will be invited to share their insights and experiences from the construction phase. Discussion will focus on ways to improve processes while meeting the increasing pace of project delivery – from contract award through closeout.
Program registered for 1 HR Continuing Education Credit.
About our speaker: With a total of 24 years’ experience since graduating from the School of Architecture at Washington State University, Kathryn has held positions at small and large architecture firms. Before moving to TN, she was sole specifier at a medium-sized A/E firm in Spokane. She has been at MBI Companies, Inc. for 7 years, where she is a newly minted Associate. The job titles Kathryn answers to include architect, project manager, and specifier.
A member of CSI since 2011, Kathryn has been Communications Director and President of the Spokane Chapter; and Secretary and President of the Knoxville Chapter. Currently, she is on Institute’s Knowledge and Education Committee, helping to review and edit study materials for CSI certifications. Kathryn is also on the Editorial Advisory Board for The Construction Specifier magazine.
