Are you prepared for distributed energy resources, energy storage, and smart grids? A new publication from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) will help building professionals prepare for the challenges and opportunities of designing efficient and grid-responsive buildings within the changing energy sector. “This primer was developed by a team ofRead more
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A project developed through the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) class has come up with an energy efficient design for a large wood building. For this structure, called “the Longhouse,” massive timbers made of conventional lumber would be laminated together like a kind of supersized plywood. The design will be presented in October at theRead more
Hello Housatonians, The Chapter leadership convened in August to shore up the programs for the fall and the continuance to keep our chapter going for another 50 years! I won’t be around to see it but I have been a part of this chapter for 31 years. Why did I join? I was a newlyRead more
The State Building Inspector, State Fire Marshal and the Codes and Standards Committee announced on December 29, 2016 intent to adopt the 2018 State Building and Fire Safety Codes based on the 2015 editions of the International Code Council (ICC) and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) documents. Technical review of these codes is being conductedRead more
The CDT certificate is the cornerstone of CSI’s credentialing programs, providing a comprehensive overview for anyone who writes, interprets, enforces, or manages construction documents. I am writing to communicate some important and upcoming changes to the program. After several years, and following the lead of volunteer leadership, CSI is about to complete several steps towardRead more
A Panel Discussion on Specifications April 10, 2018 – Wood-n-Tap Restaurant, 2100 Dixwell Ave. Hamden, CT “Specifiers Speak Out Again: More to Say About Specifications. A Panel Discussion on Specifications” event was jointly event sponsored by The Housatonic and Hartford Chapters. The program featured a panel of some of the leading specifiers practicing in ConnecticutRead more
Achieving a CSI certification is a significant accomplishment, and I am writing to convey important news about certification renewal. You are receiving this message because you are a chapter or region leader, and in advance of communication to the affected members. CSI acknowledges that past communication regarding renewal requirements for CSI certifications has been inconsistent,Read more
by Jim Cooper For construction projects ranging from residential homes to light-commercial projects such as healthcare centers, retail buildings, and senior living facilities, manufactured stone veneers offer cost savings, quick installation, and opportunities for eye-grabbing aesthetics. Choices in manufactured stone veneers have expanded, lending both performance and customized aesthetic advantages. At the same time, theRead more
by Todd C. Skopic, CSI, CDT, LEED AP Today, more architectural firms are pushing the limits of building design. In turn, designing a safe and efficient building envelope is becoming more complex. The growing practice of combining open-joint rainscreens with unconventional wall orientations, such as backward sloping, offers a prime example. Read the Full ArticleRead more
Last month, CONSTRUCT 2017 and CSI’s 61st Annual Convention welcomed many hundreds of industry professionals and a host of exhibiting companies to the Providence Convention Center in Providence, Rhode Island. This event, which ran from September 13 to 16, fostered education and networking for members of the commercial design and building industry. This year’s eventRead more