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Adoption Process for the 2018 Connecticut State Building and Fire Safety Codes:

By MikeHelly | Uncategorized | 0 comment | 15 May, 2018 | 0

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

CDT as Certification Transition

By MikeHelly | Notices | 0 comment | 15 May, 2018 | 0

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

Specifiers Speak Out .. Again: More to Say About Specifications

By MikeHelly | Specifiers Speak Out | 0 comment | 15 May, 2018 | 0

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

Special Lapsed Certification Reinstatement Program

By MikeHelly | The SPEXpert | 0 comment | 15 May, 2018 | 0

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

Selecting Manufactured Stone Veneers

By MikeHelly | The SPEXpert | 0 comment | 6 May, 2018 | 0

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

The Cavity Wall Conundrum

By MikeHelly | The SPEXpert | 0 comment | 6 May, 2018 | 0

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

CONSTRUCT 2017 – Providence R.I.

By MikeHelly | The SPEXpert | 0 comment | 5 May, 2018 | 0

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

CSINET.ORG Microsites being terminated in February

By MikeHelly | Current Issues | 0 comment | 18 January, 2018 | 0

The Institute released the details of its new website program for chapters on December 5th. The old microsite program is being terminated as of February 28th. The new program allows smaller chapters (less than 75 members) only the option of a community on the csiresources.org. This will be at a cost to the chapters ofRead more

Region Officer Elections

By MikeHelly | Current Issues | 0 comment | 17 January, 2018 | 0

The positions of Region vice president and region treasurer are up for election.Read more

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