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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...
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Construction Documents - a Development Dichotomy
Architects and engineers are required to produce drawings and specifications as construction documents. The documents are developed throughout the...
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Trending to Assemblies
Traditional construction documents were drawings and specifications - both published in paper form. The industry is trending to more electronic means...
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Catch It in the Addendum
We see it time and again. The deadline approaches. The rush is on. All the delayed decisions and tasks are now urgent.
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It's a Digital World
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SPECtember - Value Certified Construction Specifiers
This month the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will hold its annual convention and the Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice...
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Specifications - A QA Process
Who is best to write project construction specifications - the project architect or a dedicated specifier? Arguments will go both ways, depending on...
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Benefit of Master Guide Specifications
Master guide specifications are a valuable resource for the design team. The company investment in developing and maintaining masters can be...
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What's a Specifier?
A spec writer? Of course you know what a spec writer is. Spec writers produce the project manual. They create all the project requirements for the...