Many architectural and engineering firms continue to rely on master guide specifications (MaGS) for assistance in keeping abreast of developments in building products and construction industry processes.
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With any façade repair, trials are key to refining approaches and protocols, and to assessing the effectiveness and appearance of the work to be done.
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An all-too-familiar problem in the construction industry involves outdated drawing sets that do not reflect how a building has been built. Like other document control issues, this is usually a function of not having the necessary information in the right place at the right time.
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Many building components (including the structure itself) are required to accommodate in-service dimensional changes associated with thermal and moisture variations, as well as reversible and irreversible movements created by other types of structural and environmental loadings.
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It never fails. Get a few professionals together and within minutes they will start to share ‘war stories’ about a recent project or client. There is something special about sharing experiences with peers—the process often leads to new insights and learning.
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“Great members, great history, and great potential”—these are the three things thought when I learned of the opportunity to become CSI’s next executive director and CEO.
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Galvanizing is one of the best ways to protect steel, but the complex series of reactions necessary to prevent corrosion can be undermined by exposure. When hot-dipped galvanized steel is first exposed to the atmosphere, near-pure zinc at the surface reacts with oxygen to form zinc oxide.
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In late May, Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) held its annual national conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Much like CSI’s own gathering each September, this event is a chance not only to engage in networking and technical education opportunities, but also to honor members for contributions to the association.
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Expansion bolts are commonly used to support new structural attachments in masonry or concrete. For example, expansion bolts are often installed into concrete spandrel beams to hold up new steel relieving angles, which, in turn, support building cladding such as brick or stone.
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I remember sitting in the back at my first CSI meeting in Philadelphia, taking it all in. After that, I went to all the board meetings, listened to what was going on, and offered my assistance whenever I could.
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