Charted in 1959, the Baltimore Chapter CSI is one of over 130 Chapters of the Construction Specifications Institute. The miss ... ion of CSI is to advance building information management and education of project teams to improve facility performance. Founded in 1948, CSI is a national association of more than 9,500 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. - 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 a must for any professional involved in designing, supplying, building, negotiating, planning, contracting or any other function in the construction-building industry. CSI members bring real world solutions to this ever-changing climate. Learn more about our different membership types, discounts, resources, and educational opportunities. Becoming a CSI member gives you a wealth of benefits, including construction industry news and resources, standards and formats, networking opportunities, webinars, events, and member discounts. Professional: You are a technically experienced individual whose primary function is to author, manage or communicate building information; to create, interpret or use construction documents; or to educate, support, or assist the construction industry. Emerging Professional: You are an individual who has less than three years experience in any construction-related field and are a prospective Professional member. Student: You are a full-time student read more