Construction Specifications Institute

Builders must walk a fine line between sharing their specialized expertise and passing on specific details gained from other owners’ projects, lawyers say.

A reality capture tool that offers 3D visualization of a construction site is gaining traction with contractors on large projects, helped by key integrations with Procore and Autodesk.

Manufactured stone veneer is widely used for its beauty, ease of installation, and extensive range of shapes and colors. But without guidance and training, it may be challenging to understand how and where the International Building Code and Residential Building Code have addressed adhered veneers. Join us and Westlake tomorrow at 2 PM ET to learn about codified installation and material requirements and review upcoming changes that will affect the design and installation of manufactured stone veneer in the years to come. https://bit.ly/4fxsewd

At first glance, specification writers and product managers might seem to operate differently. Specification writers are entrenched in the construction and architecture industry, while product managers are typically found in tech, software, or consumer goods. But if you dig deeper, you’ll find that these roles share key similarities, and comparing them reveals why someone skilled in one role could easily excel in the other. https://buff.ly/3NC9X4N

Glass recycling and reuse offer significant potential to reduce carbon emissions in buildings, but to fully harness this potential, design strategies must prioritize durability and ease of disassembly.

The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection announced a series of new building code guidelines clarifying adaptive reuse code provisions and exceptions for converting office-to-residential buildings. Developed in response to the Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse program established in July 2023, the guidelines aim to increase the viability of converting underutilized office buildings into housing by reducing regulatory barriers in specific zoning districts downtown.

American and Canadian cities saw 15 fewer total cranes in the third quarter of 2024 than in the first, but construction activity remains robust.

What a wonderful week at the Construction Specifications Institute annual conference. And as I stated during our vision speech, our shared direction is clear, concise, correct and complete; We choose to build up each other! And we choose to build up because, As we invest in people, we create a strong foundation. As we elevate our profession, we ensure its legacy. And as we execute our projects with precision and purpose, we build a future that reflects our highest aspirations. Come join us at CSI! #specifications #aeco #leadership #community #support #membership #boardofdirectors #conference

Learning and earning is FUN when you attend the CSI 2924 national conference in Houston! Such a wealth of knowledge with diverse speakers subject matter, fellowship, networking with our CSI colleagues from across the country! Hats off to Seaman Corporation / FiberTite for sponsoring our certification Awards luncheon! I can’t think of a better way to close the conference. Safe travels home to my fellow LACSI board members and all of our CSI friends! See you all next year in Cleveland!! #csi #roofing #construction #architecture #consultants #fibertite

The Construction Specifications Institute National Conference was great! It’s always amazing to be able to meet and network while learning from so many industry professionals! I was honored to represent the CSI-Sacramento Chapter at the conference. #CSIcon24 shout outs to Julie Foley, AIA CSI CDT for letting me co-present with her! It’s always great to see Shari Carlozzi, CDT, CCPR , Salvador Perez, CSI, Assoc. AIA and Ethan Johnson, CSI from LA. The Conspectus, Inc. crowd was in full force. A special thank you to Matt Brennan for the invitation to record an episode for the What the RFI Podcast … So many great people and wonderful educational sessions!