The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) is a national association of more than 8,000 construction industry professionals who are experts in building construction and the materials used therein. The Institute is 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, and creation of practice tools to assist users throughout the facility life-cycle. The work of CSI is currently focused in three areas: