Articles by Michael Chusid, RA FCSI

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Reroofing and Lightning Protection

Protecting the lightning protection system during roof maintenance

March 14, 2022

Most components of a lightning protection system can last the life of a structure with little maintenance. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said of typical roofing systems and rooftop equipment; they need routine servicing, occasional repairs, and, all too frequently, replacement.

Lightning Protection Systems on Rooftop Terraces

Jennifer Morgan Michael Chusid, RA FCSI

December 6, 2019

Rooftop air terminals, informally called lightning rods, are the most visible element of a lightning protection system

Lightning Protection for Buildings with Metal Roofs

Jennifer Morgan Michael Chusid, RA FCSI

July 21, 2017

Metal roofing has the advantage over other roofing systems with respect to a building’s risk of lightning damage

Lightning Protection is a Work of Art

Michael Chusid, RA FCSI

April 27, 2016

Ben Franklin would be proud

Lightning Protection Systems

Both Roofs and Lightning Protection Systems Protect Buildings Against Weather Damage

Jennifer Morgan Michael Chusid, RA FCSI

February 18, 2016

Rain, snow and lightning—each originates in the clouds and can damage buildings that are not properly protected.

Emerging Trends in High-Performance Enclosure Optimization

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

On-Demand This webinar will provide an introductory-level overview of how building design teams can optimize their enclosures for high-performance outcomes. The session will articulate the importance of setting clear, measurable performance objectives at pre-design.

Next-Gen Leadership

Credits: 1 AIA LU/Elective; 0.1 IACET CEU

This 1-hour webinar provides practical, scalable strategies to create a leadership pipeline tailored to firms of all sizes. Building on the principles of succession planning, this session demonstrates how leadership development drives innovation, strengthens business resilience, and secures your firm’s future.

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Articles by Michael Chusid, RA FCSI

Reroofing and Lightning Protection

Lightning Protection Systems on Rooftop Terraces

Lightning Protection for Buildings with Metal Roofs

Lightning Protection is a Work of Art

Lightning Protection Systems

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