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In this exclusive blog, Dean Bortz, CSI, CCPR, CDT, briefly discusses the management crisis in the construction industry. Photo © www.bigstockphoto.com

The construction industry management crisis: A CSI exclusive

August 1, 2019

In his introductory guest blog on the CSI website, Dean Bortz, CSI, CCPR, CDT, provides a six-point outline of the causes of the construction industry management crisis, the challenges it presents, as well as the opportunities.

In this exclusive blog, Gregory Ceton, CSI, CDT, explores the blockchain world. Photo © www.bigstockphoto.com

Blockchain a year later: A CSI exclusive

July 29, 2019

In his latest blog on the CSI website, Gregory Ceton, CSI, CDT, provides an overview of the developments in the blockchain world that may speed up its implementation in the construction industry.

Considerations for integrating solar power in new construction

July 24, 2019

As solar energy becomes increasingly mainstream, thoughtful consideration of how best to integrate this photovoltaic (PV) technology into new construction has long-term implications for project success and building owner and occupant satisfaction.

In this exclusive blog, Kevin O’Beirne, PE, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, provides a brief overview of proprietary specifying. Photo © www.bigstockphoto.com

Proprietary specifying 101: A CSI exclusive

July 19, 2019

Proprietary specifying is when construction specifications indicate product requirements by naming specific manufacturers and, perhaps, products. Often more than one specifying method—sometimes all four—are used in the same specifications section.

Moisture staining is evident on the brick exposed to coating failure. Photo courtesy WJE

‘Breathable’ coatings for masonry walls

June 27, 2019

Coatings used with brick masonry should be breathable, especially in colder climates—they must allow moisture entering the wall system to escape. Failure of brick that has been covered by a non-breathable coating underscores the importance of selecting appropriate repairs when needed. If a coating does need to be applied, the masonry must first be repaired as needed, with all joints between brick units properly pointed.

The packaged terminal air conditioning (PTAC) louver, on the exterior face of the wall sleeve, integrated part of the window-wall system. The weep holes were over-drilled at the louver frame, creating an opening between the louver and the window frames. Photos courtesy Hoffmann Architects

PTAC units: All about the details

June 5, 2019

To provide personalized temperature control, while maintaining low initial costs and simplified installation, hotels and dormitories often use packaged terminal air conditioning (PTAC) units. However, penetration of façade systems with PTAC units compromised by poor detail design and/or improper installation has led to water infiltration and moisture-related problems.

In this exclusive feature, Gregory Ceton, CSI, CDT, explains how the new mobile connectivity standard 5G will affect the construction industry. Photo © www.bigstockphoto.com

5G and construction: A CSI exclusive

May 15, 2019

The new mobile connectivity standard 5G is promising speeds of 1 GB per second, and has the capacity to completely replace current wired and even wireless networks. In his latest blog, Gregory Ceton, CSI, CDT, discusses 5G’s impact on the construction industry.

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The construction industry management crisis: A CSI exclusive

Blockchain a year later: A CSI exclusive

Considerations for integrating solar power in new construction

Proprietary specifying 101: A CSI exclusive

‘Breathable’ coatings for masonry walls

PTAC units: All about the details

5G and construction: A CSI exclusive

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The construction industry management crisis: A CSI exclusive

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Proprietary specifying 101: A CSI exclusive

‘Breathable’ coatings for masonry walls

PTAC units: All about the details

5G and construction: A CSI exclusive

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