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David Stutzman: 3/30/15 8:50 AM
Specifiers may be one of the best kept secrets on the design team. Specifiers, especially independent specifiers, typically interact with the...
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David Stutzman: 9/15/14 11:15 AM
It's a process, not just technical requirements. During design-assist, the architect of record, asks the contractor (usually a specialty...
David Stutzman: 8/19/14 7:56 AM
Exterior Walls: so many components, so many materials - will the result really meet the code? NFPA 285 may govern and may limit available choices, so...
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David Stutzman: 6/30/14 9:32 AM
We were asked to submit a proposal, and ultimately were engaged, to provide architectural specifications services for a new seven story core and...
David Stutzman: 5/27/14 2:06 AM
Why does the code require trademarks to distinguish the various plywood types? All plywood is not the same. Panels may be suitable for specific...
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David Stutzman: 7/29/13 9:52 AM
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David Stutzman: 6/18/13 7:26 AM
NFPA 285 Test Configuration image courtesy Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing
David Stutzman: 4/23/13 6:42 AM
What are those Commodity Specifications referenced by the building codes? AWPA U1 referenced by the code specifies wood preservative treatments by...
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David Stutzman: 12/24/12 8:36 AM
What is the best way to ensure consistency and high quality in your construction documents?
David Stutzman: 9/18/12 5:21 AM
Did you just severely restrict, or eliminate competition by including a UL design number for fire resistive masonry partitions? Unknowingly, perhaps....
