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Briefly…   Construction hit hard by the pandemic   Thirty-nine percent of contractors report project owners have halted or cancelled current construction projects amid deteriorating economic conditions, according to a survey.   » Read more   New federal guidance signals construction should continue across the country   Officials say the new COVID-19 guidance should signal to local officials the need to allow construction activity.   » Read more     Converting shipping containers into emergency COVID-19 hospitals   An international task group of designers, engineers, medical professionals, and military experts have joined forces to work on an open-source project aimed at increasing hospital capacity.   » Read more     Hands-free 3D-printed door openers to help stop the spread of infections   Belgium-based Materialise is sharing free design files of its 3D-printed hands-free door openers to help stop the spread of infections.   » Read more     Connecticut revitalization project discussed in latest supplement     International firm seeks to help architects affected by COVID-19     2020 Pritzker laureates announce first U.S. project     Renowned architect Michael Sorkin dies due to COVID-19 complications   Featured   Design considerations for metallic finishes on architectural aluminum   Metallic architectural paint coatings offer a vibrant, visual appeal on buildings. When applied to architectural aluminum products, the resulting finish provides a lively shimmer or sparkle.   » Read more   Anchoring replacement windows Failures   Replacement windows present challenges in terms of installation and anchorage, especially in ensuring resistance to air and water infiltration and providing reliable structural support. In a 1910-midrise, replacement windows were installed approximately 10 years ago. During a recent water leakage investigation, the removal of interior finishes revealed conditions related to the replacement window installation.   » Read more     PROJECT NEWS   Architectural railings complement the contemporary style of Amazon’s California office   Tech giant Amazon opened a 19,881-m2 (214,000-sf) office complex in East Palo Alto, California, designed by IA Interior Architects Inc. To complement its modern aesthetic, more than 1200 linear feet of architectural railings were custom engineered for its four-story central atrium stairways, landing, and overlooks.   » Read more     Inside CSI     OWNER SAFETY REQUIREMENTS I have a client who has written safety requirements that need to be followed by all construction personnel included in the project manual. Is it appropriate to publish the document under 01 35 23 or another section? Would the document need headers and footers to match the rest of the spec sections? Should the headers and footers be eliminated from a liability standpoint? JOIN THE DISCUSSION »       10 QUESTIONS WITH MICHAEL RISCICA OF YOUNGARCHITECT.COM Matthew Switzer, CSI director of marketing and communications, sat down to interview Michael Riscica AIA, founder of YoungArchitect.com, at CONSTRUCT 2019 in October to discuss the state of the construction industry, and especially how he uses his online-based platform to help architects successfully pass tests for licensure and beyond. Here are the top 10 takeaways from that conversation. READ MORE »       To view, login, or create your account, visit CSIReources.org. »     Missed this from the web?   Boston suspends activity on all construction sites     Strategies to reduce COVID-19 transmission in the built environment     Boston’s largest air-rights project set to complete first phase     Henning Larsen wins competition to design Sydney tower project

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