To be specific

The 2022 CSI National Conference welcomed the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry to Denver, Colorado, on Oct. 12-14, with a wealth of interactive events, top-level speakers, and an introduction to game-changing innovative technology.
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CSI news and notes

On Oct. 13, at its national conference in Denver, Colorado, the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) formally launched its first-ever end-user software, Crosswalk® for Microsoft Word.®
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CSI news and notes

Hana Nguyenky, CDT, of VMDOArchitects, who earned her CCS and CCCA during the recent certification window, shares what led her to a career in the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner (AECO) industry, and how she was able to earn two new certifications at once.
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Keeping it dry … during construction

A primary design goal for any building enclosure should be to minimize the infiltration of bulk water into the intended dry zone of the various enclosure assemblies for the duration of their anticipated service life. Significant and/or recurring water infiltration can adversely affect moisture-sensitive materials and the overall performance...
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CSI news and notes

Gary Bergeron, CSI, ASHRAE, ASPE.Gary Bergeron, CSI, ASHRAE, ASPE, was inducted into the CSI Class of Fellows at the CSI Celebrates event during the 2022 CSI National Conference in Denver, Colorado, on Thursday, October 13. Fellowship is one of the top two honors bestowed by CSI.
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Repairing wood roof trusses

Since many of these historic structures were designed using empirical methods and not engineering mechanics, many times there are both deficiencies in the truss configuration and the masonry buttresses to resist the outward movement.
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