CSI's Technical Newsletter Join the conversation April 21, 2020

Briefly…   NYC suspends public design work   New York City has placed a moratorium on public design projects due to budget constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.   » Read more   Foster + Partners furloughs staff and reduces salary   Foster + Partners is the first major architecture studio to announce it is furloughing staff and issuing pay cuts due to the recent economic downturn.   » Read more     Chicago convention center converted into COVID-19 care facility   A portion of the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago, Illinois, is being converted into a temporary alternate care facility for COVID-19 patients.   » Read more   Notre Dame will reopen in 2024 despite COVID-19 delays, say officials   Restoration work has been suspended on Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral that was ravaged by a fire last year. However, French officials are still hoping for a 2024 reopening date.   » Read more     How to navigate the economic downturn     MBB Architects renovate historic Princeton museum     Mass timber – beautiful, but it has two problems: Termites and moisture     K. C. Gauldine to serve as interim ILFI CEO   Featured   Avian-friendly glass: A clear and present solution for birds   Accidental bird strikes are jarring for building occupants and disastrous for the birds themselves. The solution is architectural glass designed specifically to work with avian eyesight, making it more readily recognizable as a solid obstacle.   » Read more   Rainscreen systems meet the need of modern buildings   Masonry rainscreen systems are not only a functional solution, but also an attractive option for satisfying the needs and challenges of complex contemporary building enclosures. Additionally, masonry rainscreen systems can be installed over an existing structure as a re-clad or over-cladding strategy. In this scenario, when basic building science needs are addressed, the system can perform as an upgraded modern exterior wall system while also giving old buildings a renewed look and improved function and performance.   » Read more     PROJECT NEWS   Fire-rated curtain wall helps Pittsburgh pavilion meet safety requirements   The Carnegie Science Center’s new PPG Science Pavilion is putting Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on the map as a destination for budding scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians. The wing adds 4459 m2 (48,000 sf) for exhibit space, enabling the science center to host world-class touring exhibitions.   » Read more     Inside CSI     WDYT: COVID CRYSTAL BALL COVID-19 Crystal Ball: What do you think will be the most transformative aspect of this crisis in regards to how we conduct business in the construction industry? JOIN THE DISCUSSION »       TEMPORARY CLASSROOMS I am trying to decide where to specify temporary classroom trailers for a school renovation. My first thought was somewhere in 015200, but that seems more for the contractor's use than the owner. I am wondering what insight this community has. JOIN THE DISCUSSION »       To view, login, or create your account, visit CSIReources.org. »     Missed this from the web?   40 percent of construction firms report layoffs as COVID-19 shuts down the economy     Harvard GSD dean to step back due to illness     Self-care during quarantine     Boston residential tower breaks ground

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