Recent collapses of exterior elevated elements (EEEs) like balconies, walkways, and stairs have caused injuries and fatalities, leading to increased scrutiny of these features. Based on decades of experience inspecting and repairing these structures, stucco-clad EEEs on weather-exposed elevations are particularly susceptible to structural damage and catastrophic failure than...
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A recently completed multistory building was experiencing significant water leakage directly below the interfaces of rising walls at setback roofs during prolonged wind-driven rain events. The building was principally clad with 150-mm (6-in.) thick architectural precast concrete (APC) panels finished by the fabricator with a 75-mm (3-in.) thick mortar-set...
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While recently reading an article on the 50 most ‘iconic’ buildings in the world, I found it very interesting the majority of these structures are of masonry construction.
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In June, CSI unveiled CROSSWALK, the first application programming interface (API) to deliver MasterFormat, Uniformat, and OmniClass classifications to the world’s building professionals through the construction technology platforms and tools they already use.
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In the “To Be Specific” column in the August 2020 issue, CSI member Ken Lambert discusses the beauty and architectural significance of masonry buildings.
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Invest in your future now by registering for the 2020 Fall Exam Cycle. Early bird registration for the Fall 2020 CDT, CCS, and CCCA exam cycle will be available from August 3 to 31.
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When properly specified and executed, the preconstruction performance mockup of an enclosure assembly can offer several benefits to any project. Most notably, the mockup provides project teams the opportunity to observe, evaluate, and refine the design, fabrication, and installation sequencing of the enclosure assemblies and corresponding interface conditions.
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The CSI College of Fellows has selected five new members to the 2020 class. Each was nominated through a rigorous application process, and then elected by the Jury of Fellows for membership. Fellowship is one of the top two honors given by the institute.
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COVID-19 has had a profound effect on how and where people chase their professional goals, especially in regards to continuing education. In a Q&A on www.csiresources.org, Joel Martinez, a construction engineering management student at California State University Long Beach (CSULB), discusses how he is studying for the CDT exam,...
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The COVID-19 Response Team is a public community moderated by members of the College of Fellows. Many fellows have navigated economic downturns and natural disasters throughout their career and are available to offer their experience and expertise one-on-one or in groups via CSI’s online community.
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