About Us

We are a diverse group of construction professionals focused on improving the buildings and facilities in our region. Our goal is achieved by educating our members through a series of courses presented throughout the calendar year, as well as special events such as trade shows and conventions.
 

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Who We Are

Our Mission
The mission of CSI is to advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance.

How We Do It
CSI is a national association of more than 7,000 volunteers, including specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, facility managers, product representatives, manufacturers, owners and others who are experts in building construction and the materials used therein. They are dedicated to improving the communication of construction information through:

• A diversified membership base of allied professionals involved in the creation and management of the built environment. Join us!
• Continuous development and transformation of standards and formats.
• Education and certification of professionals to improve project delivery processes.
• Creation of practice tools to assist users throughout the facility life-cycle.

​CSI is governed by a Board of Directors, a nationally elected body that provides long-range strategic leadership. The Board is composed of nationally elected CSI officers, including the president, president-elect, two vice presidents, the secretary, and the treasurer; elected representatives (directors) from each of CSI's 10 regions; and a director at large. CSI’s executive director/CEO is a corporate officer. 

Our History

CSI was founded in March 1948 by the specification writers of government agencies who came together to improve the quality of construction specifications. The Institute’s efforts were essential in improving construction specification quality so that it could meet the demands of the post-war construction boom. Development of specifications best practices, promulgating standards/formats, professional education, and certification were cornerstones of the Institute. 

The Institute grew quickly to include specification writers in the private sector, design professionals concerned about communicating their vision in construction documents, constructors interested in delivering high-quality facilities, and material suppliers with unique solutions to construction challenges. These construction professionals continue to work together today as CSI members to effectively communicate the designers’ vision, the material producers’ solutions, and the constructors’ techniques to create outstanding facilities that meet facility owners’ objectives.