Free Courses by CSI Division

In this course, participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from Yukari Jenny Kubo, an accomplished architect and Materials Specialist renowned for her dedication to reducing environmental impacts in architecture. Through a series of engaging discussions, Yukari shares her experiences collaborating with variou...

Shifting the paradigm of pocket doors comes down to the functionality of its hardware. In this podcast course, participants will examine the historical context of pocket doors and the barriers of operability for occupants that impacted the market success. The advent of new materials, design and technology focused on the...

The building science behind saving lives! Join us for this Spec Shaman CE Podcast Course on firestopping, life safety and project design. Throughout this enlightening episode, listeners will gain a comprehensive understanding of the integral role played by firestopping in preserving lives, protecting property, and mainta...

Join this Sustainable Innovators CE Podcast for an insightful conversation with Annie Bevan, a sustainability collaborator, facilitator, and visionary. Annie is at the forefront of integrating sustainability into the building and design industries as a strategic business enabler. In this episode, we explore the significa...

Join us for this one-hour Spec Shaman CE Podcast course conversation on monitoring technology for jobsite climate conditions. In this podcast, listeners will be introduced to the revolutionary ambient climate monitoring technology for construction sites, leveraging IoT sensors and user-friendly software. We will learn th...

This course focuses on building connectors, providing an understanding of deflection and its importance in accommodating movement. Participants will learn about various types of deflection and drift clips used in the industry. The course also explores different support clips suitable for rigid attachments in building con...

Imagine stepping out to enjoy outdoor living spaces made safe because of railings that protect and complement exterior design. Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss aluminum railings as they relate to aesthetic, strength and durability of materials and code compliance, load testing and sustainable solutions. Par...

This course will discuss different types of access ladders and stairs and the various applications in which they can be safely used. The designer will also learn about codes and minimum requirements necessary to adhere to standards both dimensionally and for fire ratings.

This course explores the critical aspects of fire-rated head-of-wall joint assemblies, providing design professionals with essential knowledge to enhance the safety and integrity of construction projects. Through an in-depth exploration of key concepts, participants will gain an understanding of fire-rated joint assembly...

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain knowledge of head-of-wall, bottom-of-wall and wall-to-wall assemblies, as well as the respective UL standards for approval, It will discuss different joint treatment types and the components involved with each application. By the end of the course, design profession...

In this one-hour course, design professionals will learn about expanded metal, focusing on its manufacture, installation, and application. It will give in-depth knowledge of existing standards and manufacture tolerances as suggested by the Expanded Metal Manufacturers Association. By the end of this course, design profes...

Does your project need to step it up when it comes to stairs and safety? Join us in this one-hour course as we discuss prefabricated modular metal stairs, access platforms, and ramps that are as easy to reconfigure as they are to assemble. Participants will not only learn about relevant codes from OSHA, IBC, and ADA rega...

Handrails and guardrails are a safety feature that we easily take for granted as a common fixture of the environment where stairs and balconies are a feature, aiding us in our coming and going.
Discover how these systems impact not just the aesthetic of your design, but also the importance of proper specification a...