Moisture in mass masonry walls

In mass wall construction, proper detailing is required so that the wall will shed bulk water. Key details include overhangs that protect the vertical wall below; drips at projecting features such as sills; and sloped skyward-facing surfaces to provide positive drainage.
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CSI welcomes new Career Center sponsor

CSI welcomes National Gypsum Company as the official sponsor of the CSI Career Center. Here, national marketing manager, architectural services and sustainability, Amy Hockett, AIA, CDT, LEED Green Associate, shares why supporting the AECO community is so important to National Gypsum Company, and their commitment to your success.
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Bringing industry information to your desk

Despite the ever-growing collection of product information available on the internet, nothing compares with getting direct communication from experts. As such, CSI continues to expand and improve our learning opportunities for professionals from all sides of the project team.
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How I earned my CDT

The Construction Documents Technology (CDT) certification provides a comprehensive program of study for anyone seeking to enhance and demonstrate knowledge of writing, interpreting, enforcing, and managing construction documents.
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Practice guides for AECO professionals

Practice guides serve as a major part of the curated knowledge CSI has to offer professionals. Currently developed as a series of larger publications/textbooks, the practice guides also serve as the core knowledge for CSI’s certification program.
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