MICHAEL J. LIVERS, CCS,CSI
Indianapolis, Indiana 46236
EDUCATION
Associate of Science, Vincennes University, 1976
Certified Construction Specifier, Construction Specifications
Institute, 1995
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Construction Specifications Institute, Professional member
EXPERIENCE
( 30 years experience in writing and preparing construction
specifications for Architects,
including:
1. Historical renovation and repair.
2. New construction.
3. Educational facilities.
4. Commercial facilities.
5. Laboratory and pharmaceutical facilities.
5. Healthcare facilities.
6. Residential facilities.
( Experience in researching construction products and methods.
( Experience in reviewing and developing problem solving
solutions for various construction
Projects.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
November 2006 to June 2012: Specifications writer, Gibraltar
Design, Indianapolis, IN.
( Created construction specification Sections from building
materials and products research.
( Created office master specifications to be used as a guide on
future projects.
( Compiled, modified and edited construction specifications using
office masters as a guide.
( Reviewed construction details and developed problem solving
solutions for project Architects.
( Evaluated construction products from manufacturers' product data
and experience.
January 2002 to November 2006: Specifications writer, Flad and
Associates, Madison, WI.
( Created construction specification Sections from building
materials and products research.
( Compiled, modified and edited construction specifications using
AIA Masterspec as a guide.
( Reviewed construction details and developed problem solving
solutions for project Architects.
( Evaluated construction products from manufacturers' product data
and experience.
December 1999 to July 2001: Specifications writer, BSH,
Indianapolis, IN.
( Created construction specification Sections for doors, frames, and
door hardware.
( Met with Indiana Architects and updated catalogs and provided them
information.
( Prepared door hardware schedules and specification Sections for
Indiana Architects.
( Reviewed specifications and developed problem solving solutions
for Architects.
June 1999 to December 1999: Specifications writer, Louis and
Henry Group, Louisville, KY.
( Created construction specification Sections from building
materials and products research.
( Compiled, modified and edited construction specifications using
AIA Masterspec as a guide.
( Reviewed construction details and developed problem solving
solutions for project Architects.
( Evaluated construction products from manufacturers' product data
and experience.
June 1998 to June 1999: Specifications writer and Owner,
SpecsPlus, Ellettsville, IN.
( Created construction specification Sections from building
materials and products research.
( Compiled, modified and edited construction specifications using
AIA Masterspec as a guide.
( Reviewed construction details and developed problem solving
solutions.
( Compiled construction cost estimates using Means Construction Cost
Data.
( Evaluated construction products from manufacturers' product data
and experience.
May 1982 to June 1998: Specifications writer, Odle Mcguire and Shook
Corporation, Bloomington, IN.
( Created construction specification Sections from building
materials and products research.
( Compiled, modified and edited construction specifications using
AIA Masterspec as a guide.
( Reviewed construction details and developed problem solving
solutions for project Architects.
( Compiled construction cost estimates using Means Construction Cost
Data.
( Evaluated construction products from manufacturers' product data
and experience.
( Served as project Architect and performed construction observation
on the following projects:
1. HUD 202 Housing for Friendship House North, Inc.
2. HUD 811 Housing for South Central Housing, Inc.
3. Paoli Jr/Sr High School Renovations and Additions.
4. North Posey Jr/Sr High School Additions and Renovations.
5. New Roof for North Posey Elementary School.
6. Roofing Projects for Monroe County Community School
Corporation.
1980 to 1982: Architectural draftsman, Basil Finch &
Associates, Loogootee, IN.
( Coordinated construction drawings and details.
( Developed sections and details during DD phase and CD phase of
project.
( Developed floor plans, elevations, etc. from sketches and ideas.
SELECTED REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
( New Art Annex Building, Vincennes University, Vincennes,
Indiana
( New Jasper Center for Applied Technology, Vincennes
University, Vincennes, Indiana
( New Elementary School, Avon Community School Corp., Avon,
Indiana
( Bindley Science Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette,
Indiana
( Building B260, Wyeth Ayerst, New York, New York
( New Science Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington,
Kentucky
( New Science Planetarium, University of Louisville,
Louisville, Kentucky
( Institute for Social Research, Indiana University,
Bloomington, Indiana
( Restoration of the Moses Fell Building, Bedford, Indiana
( New Middle School, Monroe County Community School Corp.,
Bloomington, Indiana
( HUD 202 Housing for Friendship House North, Inc., West
Lafayette, Indiana
( Orange County Courthouse Renovation, Paoli, Indiana
( Public Health Nursing Association, Bloomington, Indiana
( Bloomington High School South Renovation, MCCSC, Bloomington,
Indiana
( Roofing Projects for Monroe County Community School
Corporation
References and more details available upon request.