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Mission


SCIP is a dynamic community of specification professionals. We support one another, facilitate the growth and advancement of the profession, and inspire current and future specifiers.

Vision


SCIP will be the leading organization for specification professionals and the voice for integrating specification practice across the AECO industry.

Core Values:

  • Excellence – We promote and support expertise in construction specifications and best practices pertaining to them.
  • Education – We educate our members and our community, sharing knowledge, best practices, experience, and tools/resources.
  • Collaboration – We cultivate a strong community and professional network among specifiers. 
  • Promotion – We get the word out about specifications and its practice and practitioners.


Mission/Vision adopted by SCIP Board of Directors, June 2025
Core Values adopted by SCIP Board of Directors, September 2025


Goals and Strategies:


Strengthen the Specifier Pipeline: Expand outreach and mentorship to develop the next generation of specifiers, ensuring a sustainable and thriving profession.

  • Broaden and diversify SCIP's membership base by attracting in-house and emerging specification professionals.
  • Elevate the visibility and appeal of specification consulting by cultivating a proud, inclusive, and engaging professional community.
  • Expand strategic outreach and educational initiatives within architecture and design schools to promote specification consulting as a valuable career path.
  • Create and implement a robust mentorship program tailored for emerging specifiers and new consultant practices.


Elevate SCIP's Industry Presence: Enhance SCIP's visibility and influence within the AEC industry by strengthening external partnerships and improving marketing efforts.

  • Amplify the visibility and value of specifiers and the specification profession across the AECO industry.
  • Identify and prioritize partnerships that deliver measurable value and industry alignment.
  • Position SCIP as a go-to partner for standards development and advocacy within the industry.   

       
Expand Member Engagement & Value: Enhance SCIP's offerings to provide greater professional development, networking, and business support for members.

  • Build structured interest groups and forums to foster knowledge-sharing, mentorship, and peer support.
  • Position SCIP as a leader in guiding specifiers on the effective use of artificial intelligence.
  • Equip members with practical tools and resources that support all phases of specification consulting.


Ensure Organizational Sustainability: Strengthen SCIP's leadership, increase membership, and enhance operational capacity to support long-term sustainability.

  • Restructure membership categories to support inclusive growth and better governance representation.
  • Implement financial planning to ensure long-term organizational resilience.
  • Optimize board structure and volunteer engagement through operational streamlining and support systems.
  • Implement a smart, targeted membership growth plan.


Adopted by SCIP Board of Directors, September 2025