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Specifying Design-Assist - How?
It's a process, not just technical requirements. During design-assist, the architect of record, asks the contractor (usually a specialty...
Design Considerations (2)
Insulation, MCM, and NFPA 285
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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Specifier Scope Search Identifies Risks
We were asked to submit a proposal, and ultimately were engaged, to provide architectural specifications services for a new seven story core and...
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass construction is simple - glue two or more panes of glass together to form a composite single pane. Wait, nothing is ever that simple....
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Check the Limitations
Product selection for construction projects is all about finding the right product at the right price to satisfy the owner's project requirements....
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Sustainable Design - What's the Strategy?
A program at the Philadelphia AIA Design on the Delaware annual conference last week, discussed the legal aspects of green building. The panelists...
Warranty & Correction Period
Just because a manufacturer offers a warranty, are you certain the specifications should require the warranty? There are many factors to consider...