Articles Tagged with ''specifications''

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CSI Licensing Controversy Continues as Members Press for Answers on Governance, Transparency

While CSI leadership has continued promoting its new Dynamic Standards platform, many longtime members say the organization's biggest challenge is no longer regarding just the software itself—it's the lack of clear communication about how key decisions were made

Lindsay Lewis

July 17, 2026

Months after the Construction Specifications Institute's (CSI) overhaul of its licensing model sparked widespread concern among specifiers and design professionals, the conversation has shifted from pricing to questions surrounding transparency, governance and member trust.

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Construction Industry Revolts Over New CSI Licensing Plan

The controversy continues to escalate, raising difficult questions about ownership, governance and who ultimately controls the standards underpinning the modern construction industry

Lindsay Lewis

May 29, 2026

The construction industry is facing mounting backlash over a controversial licensing and software initiative tied to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and its widely used classification systems, including MasterFormat, UniFormat and OmniClass.

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Why Specifications Are Becoming the Next Critical Layer of Construction Compliance

While drawings express what the building should be, specs define how it gets built, including performance criteria, quality standards, and installation methods

Scott Reynolds

May 25, 2026

The industry needs codes, specs, and plans operating in a single, connected workflow. When that coordination happens upstream, rework drops, resubmittals shrink, and the industry builds real capacity to close a housing gap that is only getting wider.

Vitro Appoints Adam Webb as National Architectural Manager, Mid-South Region

Adam will provide product, technology and service solutions to architects, specification writers, glazing contractors and façade consultants in the commercial construction market

March 20, 2026

Vitro Architectural Glass has named Adam Webb as the new Mid-South National Architectural Manager, overseeing the North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Kentucky areas.

FGIA Updates Laminates Specification for Use on AAMA-Certified Profiles

AAMA 307

March 19, 2026

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has released an updated specification establishing the minimum requirements for decorative laminate materials intended for application to either the interior or exterior surfaces on AAMA certified profiles.

FGIA Updates Thermoplastic, Cellulosic Composite Exterior Profiles Specification

AAMA 309-25

November 17, 2025

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released an updated specification establishing the minimum requirements for rigid thermoplastic/cellulosic composite exterior profiles used in windows, doors and skylights.

The cover of ACI SPEC-563-25: Repair of Concrete in Buildings

ACI Announces Availability of ACI SPEC-563-25 in International System of Units

This milestone provides design and construction professionals worldwide with greater accessibility and usability of ACI’s widely respected repair specifications

September 23, 2025

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announced its specification, ACI SPEC-563-25: Repair of Concrete in Buildings, is now available in the International System of Units (SI).

Vitro Architectural Glass Welcomes Ben Rider as National Architectural Manager

Rider will focus on delivering product, technology and service solutions to architects in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah

April 28, 2025

Vitro Architectural Glass announced the appointment of Ben Rider as National Architectural Manager (NAM) of the Four Corners region.

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New Spec Writer Tool Launched by ATAS

This tool is designed to streamline the specification process for specifiers, architects, and designers

April 1, 2025

The ATAS Spec Writer will allow users to tailor a 3-part specification to their exact project needs by following the step-by-step prompts.

Simpson Strong-Tie to Feature New Products, Software Demos at IBS 2025

The company will feature its core engineered structural connectors and building solutions, including its latest innovations

February 20, 2025

Simpson Strong-Tie will be attending the 2025 International Builders’ Show, being held Feb. 25–27 in Las Vegas, with two booths, a slate of expert speakers, demos of specification and design tools, and the latest new products.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.

Credit: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 ICC CEU

On-Demand This course provides visual examples of actual field conditions. Some good, some not so good; along with design suggestions that can cut installation costs and reduce construction change orders. Upon completion of this course, you will have a better understanding of the requirements the roofing contractor must meet to provide the specified roofing system warranty, and long-term value to the owner.