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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: 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: 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...
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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...
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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: 2/20/14 7:46 AM
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....
David Stutzman: 1/21/14 8:27 AM
Do your windows perform like this frosty opening? Photo: Courtesy of EFCO
David Stutzman: 1/22/13 5:48 AM
What finishing product should I specify for casework? Wood flooring? There are so many choices. How do I know which product is best?
David Stutzman: 12/18/12 5:40 AM
Avoid surprises! Is this what you expect doors to look like?
David Stutzman: 8/21/12 5:10 AM
You are designing a residential facility near an airport or a busy highway with large expanses of glass. How do you prevent the noise from nearby...
