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David Stutzman: 8/30/18 11:34 AM
In the construction industry, projects are defined by drawings (graphic data) and specifications (non-graphic data). Traditional construction...
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Elias Saltz: 4/12/18 11:03 AM
Looking at the recent history of construction, we find that it is littered with a spectrum of failures, from minor cosmetic types up to and including...
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David Stutzman: 9/13/15 5:01 PM
Coordination, coordination, coordination! The better construction documents are coordinated, the better the outcome for the owner - not to mention...
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David Stutzman: 8/17/15 10:29 AM
Construction specifications define work results. The results are divided among Divisions and Sections according to CSI's MasterFormat, the industry's...
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David Stutzman: 7/6/15 3:09 PM
When does quality assurance begin during the design process for a construction project? Often formal document review may be planned for those last...
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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...
David Stutzman: 2/25/15 6:52 AM
Wood flooring, like all wood products is affected by moisture. It swells. It shrinks. And it is expected to always look as perfect as the day it is...
David Stutzman: 11/28/14 12:29 PM
When is an electric strike not an electric strike? When it is a euphemism for a secure door. Knowing what function is required is paramount. Function...
David Stutzman: 10/22/14 8:20 AM
Do construction warranties provide value for the owner? Manufacturers write warranties to limit their own risk. The warranty value will depend...
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David Stutzman: 10/6/14 9:06 AM
What is it that your specifier really needs? There was, once upon a time, an easy explanation. Just give me a set of drawings that you would turn in...
