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EJCDC, AIA, and CSI Jointly Release Construction Contract Locator Guide

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:19:24 GMT

EJCDC today joined the AIA and CSI in releasing a new edition of the guidance document ULSM (EJCDC® N-122, 2012, AIA Document A521-2012).

CSI and ICC Evaluation Service Agree to Reference GreenFormat in ICC-ES Environmental Reports

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:18:51 GMT

The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES), today announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the relationship between CSI's GreenFormat and the ICC-ES Environmental program.

Thank You for Making CONSTRUCT2011 & The CSI Annual Convention a Success!

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:45:04 GMT

The CSI Board wishes to extend thanks to all the dedicated CSI members, construction professionals and CSI staff who assisted in making CONSTRUCT2011 & The CSI Annual Convention a rousing success, a portion of whom are recognized here.

ATTENTION

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:20:56 GMT

CSINet will undergo maintenance Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25. Functions that require logging into CSINet, including joining, renewing, registering for a webinar, and purchasing items in the CSI Store, will not be available.

Award Recipients to be Recognized at CONSTRUCT2011 & The Annual CSI Convention

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:49:26 GMT

CSI will present several awards throughout the CONSTRUCT2011 & The CSI Annual Convention in Chicago, September 14-16, 2011.

CSI to Elevate Six Members to Fellowship at Annual Convention

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 17:17:52 GMT

CSI announced today that the organization will elevate six members to Fellows of the Institute during the Honors and Awards Gala at CONSTRUCT2011 & The CSI Annual Convention in Chicago on Friday, September 16.

Paul Bertram Jr. to Take Office of CSI President

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:38:56 GMT

Paul Bertram, Jr., FCSI, CDT, LEED AP, will become president of the organization on July 1.

AIA, CSI and NIBS Release Updated United States National CAD Standard®

Thu, 12 May 2011 18:09:18 GMT

The American Institute of Architects (AIA), Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) today announced the release of the newest edition of the United States National CAD Standard (NCS). NCS Version 5 is now available online.

CSI and CSC Announce 2011 Revisions to MasterFormat

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:44:41 GMT

Refinements include reorganizing Concrete Reinforcing under Division 3 and updating Division 43 to correspond better with Division 46

CSI to Participate in Upcoming APEC Forum as Private Sector Advisor

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:58:21 GMT

CSI has been invited to participate in the upcoming International Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2011 Forum as a Private Sector Advisor. CSI will provide informed views about green building products.

CSI Board Endorses ConsensusDOCS Documents

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 10:08:45 GMT

CSI has officially endorsed six ConsensusDOCS contract documents. CSI joined the ConsensusDOCS® coalition in spring 2010 to contribute in the creation of best practices for construction documentation and communication. CSI participated in drafting sessions as an equal member. The CSI Technical Committee reviewed six documents for adherence to CSI principles, and recommended endorsement of those documents.

CSI Acquires BSD

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 10:41:34 GMT

CSI today announced that it has acquired Building Systems Design, Inc. (BSD). The acquisition provides for BSD's current management and employees to remain in place, and BSD will continue as a separate, for-profit enterprise.

FAQs on CSI Strategic Partnership with Building Systems Design (BSD)

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:56:02 GMT

FAQs include: Why did CSI acquire BSD? Why BSD? How is this strategic partnership beneficial to CSI members? My office doesn't use BSD products -- what about me?

MasterFormat.com to Remain FREE to Members

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 10:03:03 GMT

Access to the content of the MasterFormat.com website has been free since the site's debut. The free trial period is now coming to an end.

CSI and CSC Release 2010 Edition of UniFormat

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 23:26:13 GMT

New edition of system for arranging construction information by functional element updated for new applications, saving design teams time and money

CSI and CSC Update OmniClassTM Tables

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 12:11:14 GMT

CSI and CSC announce updates to several tables in the organizations' construction classification system, OmniClass.

CONSTRUCT & The CSI Annual Convention Attendance Grows

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 03:46:52 GMT

CONSTRUCT2010 & The CSI Annual Convention ended on a high note with a 9 percent increase in verified attendees.

Dennis J. Hall Office of CSI President July 1

Fri, 07 May 2010 15:54:10 GMT

CSI today announced that Dennis J. Hall, FCSI, CCS, CCCA, FAIA, SCIP, will assume presidency of the organization on July 1.

CSI in Alliance with GreenWizard

Wed, 19 May 2010 23:15:50 GMT

GreenWizard Inc. and the CSI today announced that GreenWizard will adopt CSI's formats, and the two organizations will promote a common approach to organizing green product information.

CSI and CSC Announce 2010 Updates to MasterFormat®

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 17:33:56 GMT

Updates include a new division for water and wastewater equipment, revisions to existing pollution control equipment and concrete divisions.

MasterFormat on Your iPhone

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 15:52:36 GMT

Search MasterFormat 2004 from your iPhone!

GreenFormat Links Added to BSD SpecLink

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:19:42 GMT

The latest update of the BSD SpecLink automated specification writing software includes hundreds of hyperlinks connecting individual specification sections with relevant "green" product information in CSI's GreenFormat web-based database.