Cold-formed steel design honored

July 29, 2016

Cold-formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) presented three design excellence awards in creative design, technical innovation, and best practices in the use of the association’s namesake material.

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Five consecutive months of gains in Architecture Billings Index

July 29, 2016

June marked the fifth time this year Architecture Billings Index (ABI) had increases with a score of 52 percent—down a point from May’s score of 53.

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DBIA names best design-build projects

July 26, 2016

Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has named the winners for the 2016 Design-Build Project/Team Awards. The program, now in its 21st year, was established to recognize exemplary collaboration and integration in design-build projects.

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CSI member DuBois heading specifications at Tao Group

June 17, 2016

Bill DuBois, CSI, AIA, CCS, LEED AP, is the new vice president of specifications at New York-based construction-consulting firm Tao Group, which produces the Praxis Live education series.

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The Sanders Clan’s commitment to CSI

April 29, 2016

Many of CSI’s ardent members feel they are truly committed to the ideals, goals, and philosophies of CSI; that, in some ways the Institute is like ‘our family.’ However, the Sanders Family goes above and beyond, and takes this literally.

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Revision of ANSI/AMCA Standard 230

January 5, 2016

Air Movement and Control Association (AMCA) International recently revised ANSI/AMCA 230, Laboratory Methods of Testing Air Circulating Fans for Rating and Certification. This updated version is designated ANSI/AMCA 230-15. The standard required changes to add clarity to test procedures and to include large-diameter ceiling fans. The document is available...

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How will EPDs be used?

October 28, 2015

In the November 2015 issue of The Construction Specifier, this author examined the basics surrounding building material disclosure and environmental product declarations (EPDs). In this followup article, he looks at how the information will be used in lifecycle databases, whole-building analyses, product manufacturer improvement, green project rating systems, and...

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The future of roofing insulation

August 14, 2015

When it comes to insulating a facility, insulation addresses two important goals—maintaining a consistent interior temperature and preventing moisture from forming and collecting via condensation. There are several different materials and ways to protect a roof, including fiberglass, rigid board, and insulated metal panels (IMPs).

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Specifications for lightning protection

August 10, 2015

Lightning protection is a valuable investment that protects property and saves lives. Its importance has increased due to the vulnerability of data and communication equipment to surges caused by lightning.

A feature exploring guidelines on specifying lightning protection appeared in the August 2015 issue of...

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Risk assessment and costs for lightning protection

July 31, 2015

In our August 2015 issue, two authors explored numerous aspects of lightning protection, from functionality to aesthetics. In this complementary web article, the focus turns to risk assessment and associated costs.

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