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Air barriers revisited

September 18, 2024
The need for effective air barriers as part of the building enclosure assembly separating conditioned interior space from the exterior environment is becoming better understood within the industry.
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Cracks in the system: Climate versus building standards

August 4, 2024
One of the most commonly observed failures in stone masonry veneers is the formation of spalls at panel edges.
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Detecting decay in masonry-supported wood framing

July 24, 2024
Wood in masonry walls is prone to decay from moisture, making it crucial to assess deterioration risks to prevent future failures.
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Parapet walls: Over the top

June 12, 2024
Historic masonry buildings often have unreinforced parapet walls, which lack vertical reinforcing in walls made of continuous multi-wythe masonry and capped with coping.
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Where form meets function: Celebrating a pioneering spirit

May 13, 2024
Keith Kothmann’s innovative approach to estimation resulted in the development of a computerized estimating system. Recently, The Construction Specifier interviewed Kothmann, CSI, CPE, about his influential half-century career.
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Frozen frames: The costly window mistake

May 11, 2024
Frost and condensation inside a hospital expose costly thermal bridging issues and moisture control failures.
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Why are you Cracking up?

April 15, 2024
Alkali-Silica Reaction (ASR) is a deleterious chemical reaction that can occur within hardened concrete.
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CSI News and Notes: CSI Foundation’s construction camp; CSI spring exam; and more

March 11, 2024
The Spring CSI Certification cycle is now open. It’s your chance to unlock your potential and advance your career goals. Earning a recognized credential validates your expertise and shows you have the skills to make an impact.
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Failures: Understanding plaster ceilings in older buildings

March 11, 2024
Plaster ceilings are generally more prone to larger area failures compared to wall applications for several reasons. One primary factor is the sustained tensile forces experienced by the layers of plaster, lath, and lath fasteners due to their suspended self-weight from the point of installation onwards.
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CSI News and Notes: CSI’s credentials; CSI conference theme; and more

February 15, 2024
Take the next step in your career and find out why a CSI certification isn’t just an acronym, it’s career advancement. Early registration for the Spring 2024 Certification exam cycle opens on February 15.
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