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Collecting basis of design product data before starting the project specifications takes time. It takes even more time to get the right information. From the specifier's perspective, data gathering is often an art form rather than a defined process....
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Last week I replied to an owner's request for proposal (RFP). The owner included a requirement that the architect retain specific firms for specialty...
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Perhaps the first question should be: Do we need another crop of Specifiers? After all, we should be able to push the BIM spec button and generate a...
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Water vapor transmission is confusing - three different properties, each with their own units of measure. Can you rely on manufacturer's data...
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This month is jam packed with opportunities to improve personal knowledge and skills. This underlying theme is the same for all for all three.
Wood's natural decay resistance is dependent on species selection and the part of the tree that is used. Tropical rainforest species are not required...
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Be careful! Often project specifications are not written by one individual. The final project manual may have contributions by the architect,...
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CSI Specifying Practice group continues to grow and meets at 3:00 PM eastern the first Thursday each month. The show goes on despite the technical...
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We have all seen it. Business cards with initials after the name that won't quit. Heck, some have resorted to a separate line and smaller font. I...
