Why become a CTR?     Why use a CTR?




As a CTR your clients will know that you:

  • understand MasterFormat and the concept of organizing written construction documents.


An applicant for certification as a CTR must be a member of CSC. To achieve the CTR status a participant must successfully complete both the Principles of Construction Documentation, and Technical Representative course; successfully conduct a technical sales presentation to a review board on a product appropriate to the applicant's field, and accumulate at least 2 years of related experience in construction related industries.

CTR Codes of Conduct and Practice
1  Certified Technical Representatives (CTR) by their acceptance of Certification shall agree to the following Code of Conduct and Practices:

2  Code of Conduct related to Project Work:
    .1  The CTR performs quality work in accordance with accepted recommended standards, skill and good judgement;
    .2  represents products or services in a fair, timely and consistent manner. Will not knowingly misrepresent a product or service;
    .3  represents products, services and information on the basis of merit in a clear, concise and complete manner without consideration
         for personal gain.  Will not knowingly misrepresent a product or service;
    .4  The CTR:
         .1  maintains consideration for safety and welfare of the public;
         .2  maintains privacy of clients’ interests or business affairs and
         .3  complies with Codes, Statutes, Regulations, and rules applicable to work undertaken.

3  Code of Conduct related to the Certified Technical Representative:
    .1  The CTR engages in activities to advance effectiveness of construction technical documents, product literature, and
          preparation including use of uniform practices and standard documents recommended by CSC;
     .2  The CTR shall not present the CTR designation as an endorsement of products or services but as a certification that the CTR has achieved      
          prescribed level of knowledge and understanding of the design and construction process through successful completion of a course of studies;
     .3  The CTR;
          .1  supports the aims of the CSC;
          .2  freely exchanges non-confidential information and experience with other members of the Association;
          .3  avoids conduct which would reasonably be regarded as disgraceful, dishonourable, or unprofessional;
          .4  acts toward other CTR members with respect, good will, and fairness;
          .5  does not maliciously injure the reputation or business of another member.

If applying for the CTR Designation, please include an updated resume with your application form.