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Contract Documents are Related

David Stutzman: 5/26/14 1:27 PM

It's a debate. The debate is evidenced in all the commercial guide specifications and even CSI's SectionFormat™. Related Requirements is an article...

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SPECtember - Value Certified Construction Specifiers

David Stutzman: 9/2/13 10:30 AM

This month the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will hold its annual convention and the Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice...

What's Wrong with This Picture?

David Stutzman: 11/20/12 5:35 AM

Have you ever seen a built detail, scratched your head, and wondered: "What were they thinking?" There are 4 steps that can be taken to help prevent...

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Design-Build Division 00 and Division 01

David Stutzman: 10/29/12 11:08 AM

The architect asked that I review the "front end" documents written by the design-builder for a new construction project. The front end including...

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Where Is the Right Place?

David Stutzman: 2/20/12 11:44 AM

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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Bidding Qualifications Criteria and Document Costs

David Stutzman: 10/31/11 8:43 AM

Here is a piece of a "constructability review" completed recently by Jamie Hewitt. His comments are in bold, inserted into the specification text.

Competitive Construction Procurement - Bid Requirements

David Stutzman: 8/17/10 6:00 AM

Competitive Construction Procurement: What do I need besides the drawings and spec? Bidders need additional information about the bidding process to...