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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: 5/5/14 12:45 PM
Architects and engineers are required to produce drawings and specifications as construction documents. The documents are developed throughout the...
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David Stutzman: 3/24/14 12:28 PM
Traditional construction documents were drawings and specifications - both published in paper form. The industry is trending to more electronic means...
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David Stutzman: 10/28/13 11:04 AM
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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David Stutzman: 10/7/13 10:58 AM
Image Credit: Xylophone Films Blog post by Alberto Izarraraz on May 08, 2013
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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...
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David Stutzman: 8/26/13 12:57 PM
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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David Stutzman: 8/18/13 7:46 PM
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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David Stutzman: 6/10/13 12:08 PM
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David Stutzman: 5/20/13 8:10 AM
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...
