- David Watson, President
- Wayne Watson, Vice-President
- Jason Hicks, Manager, Specifications
- Greg Clemens, Manager, Specifications
- Cheri Watson, Office Manager
- Cheryl Grenier, Sales
- Geri Watson, Sales, Manufacturer's
- Troy Arnestad, Software Developer
- Terry Johnson, Consultant - Sales Seminars
- Mary Friesen, Consultant - Specifications
David Watson, CET, FCSC, CSP
President
David Watson has been intimately involved in the commercial construction industry for over 25 years. Initially entering the construction industry as a heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) technician, he ultimately found his niche developing software applications for master specifications. He is the founder of ConSoft International (since merged with Digicon), known for its specialty software applications for the commercial construction document industry, including the "smart" specification system in the 1980s called "Autospec".
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When Digicon was established, David assumed the position of President specialized in the management of specification text using popular business word processing software. David contributed the original MacroSPEC software (now called SpecMacros) which enabled users of Digicon's specification text to more efficiently prepare project specifications. In 2001, David worked with Norconsult AS to develop Specnique, which is modelled after Norconsult's industry-leading Norwegian specification software. David is presently heading up Digicon's latest venture into Digicon's new Building Information Modelling (BIM) software for specifications, called BIMdrive.
Industry Awards Received:
- CSC Fellow - 2009
- CSC National Awards of Merit - 2007, 2008
- CSC Technical Studies Committee - Programme Director's Award of Merit, 2007-2008
David is presently serving in the following volunteer capacities:
- International Construction Information Society (ICIS)
- Secretary
- ICIS web page maintenance.
- Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
- Technical Studies Committee (IFD Library)
- Marketing Committee
- Edmonton Chapter Executive
- International Standards Organizations (ISO) -
- Member of TC 59/SC13 - Organization of information about construction works
- Alberta Society of Engineering Technologists (ASET)
- Certified Engineering Technologist (CET)
In his spare time, David enjoys aerobatic and formation flying in his private aircraft - Harvard Mk IV, and a Yak-52 .
Wayne Watson, RSW, FCSC, CCS, FCSI
Vice President
Wayne Watson, well known across North America (operating as W2 Consultants Ltd.) has actively conducted business across Canada and the USA for over 40 years. Wayne's primary business activities have been in a consulting capacity in the specialized field of preparing master specifications systems, preparing construction contracts, and providing consultation on the organization and classification of construction data to the construction information industry in the USA and Canada.
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Wayne developed and marketed CONSPEC, the first nationally available master specification in Canada in 1977 (introduced 1 year prior to the NMS). That development met with instant acceptance in the Canadian private sector and was followed later by mid-sized and small-sized master specification products in the 1980's. CONSPEC was also converted for use in the USA and marketed nationally as SPECTEXT by CSI and CRSF beginning in 1979. These master documents lead the industry in master specifications research and development including automated applications for computer usage. His dedicated research and proven technology is apparent in each of the major master specification systems available in North America today. His involvement and recognition internationally provides the strong foundation and resolve to ensure that Digicon carries the incredible accomplishments of Mr. Watson into the future.
Wayne Watson is past National President of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) and past President of International Construction Information Society (ICIS), an organization comprised of construction information companies from 17 organizations in 15 countries on 4 continents.
Industry Awards Received:
- Life Member, CSC
- Fellow, CSC
- Fellow, CSI
- Five (5) CSC President's Awards
- Numerous CSC National and Chapter Awards of Merit
As Vice-President, Wayne was primarily responsible for development and maintenance of all Digicon commercial specifications. Wayne has recently decided to retire and now works for Digicon on a consultant basis.
Jason Hicks, RSW, LEED AP
Manager, Specifications
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Greg Clemens, FCSC, RSW, CCCA, MAATO
Manager, Specifications
Greg Clemens is based on southwestern Ontario and has been involved with construction, design and specifications for over 35 years. After his graduation from the Architectural Technology Program he entered the construction field working for a contractor. As well as operating as an independent design consultant. As the on-site experience was gained Greg moved into the design office environment preparing drawings and specification for a variety of Provincial government building installations. Specifications and contracts became the mainstay of his duties for many years, leading an excellent construction document team.
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In recent years, Greg also took on the role of a part time professor, teaching specification writing and some related subjects for the School of Building Technology at a local College. Guest lectures and seminar presentations related to specifications, Construction Documents and the legal issues surrounding them help to keep him busy outside of employment duties.
Greg is a long standing member of Construction Specifications Canada, and has served on many national committees over the years. He is also a member of the Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario and has Building Code Identification Number (BCIN) in Ontario.
Industry Awards Received:
- CSC National Award of Merit, 1999
- CSC Director’s Award (Technical Studies) 1995-96
Industry Certifications / Memberships
- Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
- Registered Specification Writer (RSW)
- Certified Construction Contract Administrator (CCCA)
- CSC Fellow (FCSC)
- Architectural Technologist - Ontario (MAATO)
- Canadian Green Building Council
Greg is also an avid Scuba Diver, (Divemaster & Rescue Diver Certification).
Cheri Watson
Office Manager, Spex.ca Sales
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Cheryl Grenier
Spex.ca Sales
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Geri Watson, BSc.O.T.
Sales: Manufacturers
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Geri Watson has been involved in the construction document development industry since she began typing specifications during the "cut and paste" era beginning in the mid 1950's. She continued these activities through the years of increasing automation until the advent of computer developed specifications.
Geri acted as the editor of the first Canadian Master Specification developed by W2 Consultants and has had a hand in the development of a number of key construction industry documents including Teaching Manuals for specifiers and product representatives marketed by Construction Specifications Canada and private companies in the United States.
Since retiring as an occupational therapist, Geri lives in Kingsville, Ontario and has assumed responsibility for providing support to manufacturers in the commercial construction industry for Digicon and Spex.ca.
Troy Arnestad
Software Programmer
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Terry Johnson, FCSC
Consultant - Sales Seminars
A senior business professional known for his high motivation to organize targets, satisfy, know and understand clients, while being a leader and contributing member of a business team. Effective results oriented manager with proven communication skills in a dynamic, total quality, results driven environment.
Terry has over 35 years of sales experience, representing products from Dow Chemical Canada Inc, Hydrotech Membrane Corp, Sika-Sarnafil Inc, Convoy Supply, IRC Building Sciences Group Inc, and presently as an independent sales agent.
Digicon engages Terry as an expert on the marketing and sales of construction industry products to the architectural and engineering design communities. Terry's experience is invaluable to marketing managers and sales personnel who wish to penetrate the specifications community in the commercial construction marketplace.
Industry Awards Received:
Industry Associations / Certifications:
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Fellow, Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
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Director, Construction Specifications Canada (CSC), Hamilton-Niagara Chapter
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Mary Friesen, FCSC, RSW, C.T.(Arch.)
Consultant - Specifications
Mary is a Senior Architectural Technologist and Registered Specification Writer with 32 years of experience in commercial, institutional, and industrial building technology. Past experience includes:
- all aspects of preparing architectural construction documents for new and existing structures, including drafting, detailing, building envelope retrofit design, code analysis, shop drawing review, construction administration, and project management.
- 19 years writing construction specifications, including 5 years as a Specification Consultant.
Industry Awards Received:
Industry Associations / Certifications:
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Fellow, Past-President, Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)
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Member, Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
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Member, Architectural & Building Technologists Association of Manitoba, Inc.
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