26...Interview with the President
Dennis J. Hall has been involved with virtually all aspects of the Construction Specifications Institute, from chapter leadership to spearheading the updating of MasterFormat. Now, as CSI's president, he faces new opportunities and challenges.

32...Specifying for Fire-rated Openings
In balancing security with safety, design professionals have many diverse firerated opening products to select from. Knowing the proper fit for a project comes down to knowledge of both components and codes.
by Jacob Coochise and Timm Locke, APR

42...Harnessing Daylight: Designing with Prismatic Skylights
Using natural illumination is by no means a new architectural technique, but demand for energy efficiency means interest in daylighting has risen like the sun. Prismatic systems offer passive potential for certain building spaces.
by Grant Grable, LEED AP

52...Sound Performance: Specifying a Soundmasking System
Design professionals have long heard that acoustics are an integral part of an effective workplace. Silence, however, is not always golden. Masking systems can provide a more suitable environment.
by Niklas Moeller, MBA

62...A Systems Approach to Flashing for Masonry Cavity Walls
Masonry walls can be complex. Since even small installation errors can impair the flashing's function, one would do well to simplify. One approach involves integrating the system to cut time and cost, but not performance.
by Earl Bickett, Kenneth A. Hooker, and Michael Chusid, RA, CCS, FCSI

72...Examining Elevators, Energy, and Efficiency
Elevator technology is rising to meet the needs of the 21^st century. There are new innovations in maintenance, sizing, power consumption, and destination protocols.
by Sasha Bailey, LEED AP