If you are familiar with CSI, or architectural specifications in general, you may recognize the Four Cs. According to the Construction Product Representative Practice Guide, they represent the pillars of effective communication of construction specifications.
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During a visit to review curtain wall assemblies on a project under construction, we noticed something unrelated—brick ties supporting a cantilevered through-wall flashing drip plate at a window opening in the exterior masonry. This unusual condition invited further examination of the cavity wall construction.
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Condition assessments are conducted to evaluate existing conditions, identify distress, determine appropriate repairs, and assist property owners in understanding possible future repair and maintenance costs.
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In today’s workplace, collaboration is no longer an option, but rather a requirement—particularly for the construction industry, where project information needs to be shared among internal colleagues and team members, contractors, and subcontractors.
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This year marks my 25th anniversary with CSI. I originally joined the Los Angeles Chapter as a tile and stone manufacturer’s representative in 1991 after being transferred out to California from Georgia.
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At the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP 21) in December 2015, countries taking part in the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) adopted the Paris Agreement.
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Suspended scaffolding is used for cleaning windows and performing exterior maintenance on multi-story buildings. This equipment tends to be rented when needed, but some taller buildings have built-in, permanent components for such access.
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When a building is certified to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) status under the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) rating program, the owners want to tell the world.
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A perfect storm of risks threatens even the simplest of resiliency goals. There are key dangers to pay attention to while evaluating the relevance of context, contracting, and people as critical factors to achieve goals.
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I was more than honored to be asked to plan and lead the first Young Professionals (YP) Day at CONSTRUCT & the CSI Annual Convention last year in St. Louis.
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