CSI's Technical Newsletter Join the conversation February 4, 2020

Briefly…   Revealing the top 10 LEED states   For the first time since 2011, Colorado took the top spot on the U.S. Green Building Council’s annual list of Top 10 States for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.   » Read more   Researchers create live brick that can self-heal and reduce CO2   The microorganisms-turned-bricks are not available just yet, but researchers say their ability to keep the bacteria alive shows ‘living’ buildings might not be too far off in the future.   » Read more     Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture school to close after 88 years   The School of Architecture at Taliesin will cease operations in June after a ‘gut-wrenching’ decision by its governing board.   » Read more     KPF unveils Boston harbor tower design   Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) and the Chiofaro Company are proposing a high-performance, resilient, mixed-use tower on the Boston Harbor waterfront.   » Read more     Zaha Hadid Architects to design new HQ for telecom firm Oppo     SOM and European Space Agency to continue studying moon habitats     $19M S.C. retirement community expansion breaks ground     NASA selects first commercial habitable module for ISS   Featured   Retractable awning systems are redefining commercial roofing   Temporary roofing systems offer a myriad of benefits for commercial applications, and can be an alternative for building owners who want to create outdoor spaces with the potential for year-round use, subsequently allowing them to generate revenue even when the weather is not ideal.   » Read more   The doors to life-saving measures   According to research data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Americans face more extreme weather events, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, wildfires, and powerful storms, annually than any other country in the world. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) P-361, Safe Rooms for Tornadoes and Hurricanes: Guidance for Community and Residential Safe Rooms, and the International Code Council (ICC) 500, Standard for the Design and Construction of Storm Shelters, provide guidelines to promote life safety during such events.   » Read more     Project News   Texas arena utilizes architectural railings to amplify fan experience   The Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, is the city’s new crown jewel and go-to destination for sports, concerts, and major events. At 69,677 m2 (750,000 sf), the multipurpose venue features 14,000 linear feet of custom architectural railings designed to enhance the accessibility, safety, and overall fan experience inside and outside the arena.   » Read more     Events   2020 FGIA Annual Conference Feb 10-13   The Sprayfoam Show Feb 11-14   Arkansas Stone Summit: 12 Business Axioms Feb 27   CarbonPositive Conference Mar 2-4   Architectural Plastics & Polymer Composites in the 21st Century Mar 28-29, 2020   Inside CSI     MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT When you have a project with multiple bid/pay items, especially for unit price work, where do you describe the measurement and payment requirements? JOIN THE DISCUSSION »       BEWARE: KNOW YOUR ‘ORDER OF PRECEDENCE’ Those who have beaten up by contract language at some point or another are likely aware of the written “order of precedence,” which is often specifically listed and included within a construction contract. The “order” is basically a prioritization that must be utilized should there be a technical or other discrepancy somewhere within the vast array of contract documents for a project. READ MORE »     Missed this from the web?   Stantec to lead design $129M project to future-proof NYC waterfront     L.A. restaurant mimics the handcrafted look of a Mexican taqueria     SNHA’s $18M expansion plan for Illinois library gets green light     LandDesign acquires BC Consultants

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