Two long-time Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) members, Nick Franjic, CAE, and Russell Snow, FCSC, CTR, CSP, CSI, were honoured by the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) at its national conference in Cleveland, Ohio, for their exceptional contributions to the construction industry.

Franjic, who has led CSC for nearly three decades as executive director, was named an Honorary Member of CSI—the Institute’s most prestigious recognition. Presented by CSI board chair William Sundquist, FCSI, the award celebrates individuals whose distinguished service strengthens both the industry and the Institute.

Under Franjic’s leadership, CSC and CSI have developed one of the most enduring cross-border partnerships in the design and construction community. His efforts were instrumental in renewing and sustaining the MasterFormat licensing agreement and advancing SectionFormat/PageFormat, now widely adopted standards for organizing construction information.

During the ceremony, Sundquist praised Franjic’s “humble, steady, and people-first leadership,” noting his role in “linking people, organizations, and ideas” and in “ensuring that volunteer and staff leaders from both associations develop deep, ongoing, and mutually beneficial relationships.” As Franjic prepares to conclude his tenure with CSC, his influence will continue through the leaders he has mentored and the standards he helped strengthen.

Also recognized was Snow, CSC’s immediate past president, who received the CSI Board Chair Plaque from Sundquist. The award acknowledges his unwavering support of CSI throughout his career and his leadership in strengthening collaboration between the Canadian and U.S. organizations. As CSC president, he helped align standards and formats to deliver purposeful projects in both countries, laying a foundation that continues to elevate the future of the construction profession.

Together, Franjic and Snow’s contributions reflect the shared values of CSC and CSI—collaboration, education, and advancing the process of creating and sustaining the built environment.