To ensure athletics facilities in hotels meet the high expectations of fitness enthusiasts, architects and specifiers should opt for flooring that positively influences safety, ergonomics, and acoustics to provide users with force reduction and energy restitution throughout each workout.
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After the publication of the article, “Illustrating the Dew Point: An Effective Way to Determine its Value” in the July 2017 issue of The Construction Specifier, we received a letter questioning some of the calculations.
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Space constraints at the Hall County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia meant the facility and its users needed to move to a new space—specifically, to a 13-ha (33-acre) Government Center in Gainesville.
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The September 2016 issue of The Construction Specifier featured the article, “The Thick and Thin of Fluid-applied Air Barriers,” written by Scott Wolff, CSI, CDT, and Todd C. Skopic, CSI, CDT, LEED AP. PROSOCO Inc.’s Paul Grahovac (building envelope codes, standards, and field support), Joelle Lattimer (strategic...
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To devise the best non-structural framing solution, design professionals must thoroughly assess performance requirements and choose proper materials. However, navigating the plethora of products, suppliers, and requirements in the industry can be challenging.
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If you are familiar with CSI, or architectural specifications in general, you may recognize the Four Cs. According to the Construction Product Representative Practice Guide, they represent the pillars of effective communication of construction specifications.
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The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) has released the window and patio door market study, providing data and insights needed to understand the industry’s performance, key trends, and future direction.
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A perfect storm of risks threatens even the simplest of resiliency goals. There are key dangers to pay attention to while evaluating the relevance of context, contracting, and people as critical factors to achieve goals.
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At this year’s CONSTRUCT & the CSI Annual Convention, two longtime members will be elevated to Distinguished status. Dennis J. Hall, FCSI, Lifetime Member, CCS, CCCA, FAIA, and Sheldon Wolfe, RA, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, CSC, were voted by the Board of Directors to receive the Institute’s most prestigious honor....
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Technology has permeated every aspect of people’s lives, simplifying complex tasks and accelerating the turnaround process. Cloud computing offers quicker and real-time approaches, which is an advantage individuals in the construction industry are embracing.
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