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THE Trifecta: BIM Object, Estimate, Spec
It is the middle of football season and all we hear is THE Ohio State, so I could not help myself with the title. Emphasis on THE signifies Ohio...
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Evolving Specifications Construct 2014 presentation
Specifiers may be one of the best kept secrets on the design team. Specifiers, especially independent specifiers, typically interact with the...
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Connection: BIM, Spec, Estimate
Have you made the connection yourself? Connecting data to make it available and useable for each team will improve efficiency and reduce risk for...
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Estimates of the Cost of Work
When is the architect required to prepare an estimate of the Cost of Work according to AIA Document B101 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and...
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Can PPDs Be Used as Contract Documents?
Is this a trick question? Everyone knows that construction contract documents consist of the agreement, the conditions of the contract, the...
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Are Outline Specs Necessary?
A very good question. By searches on this blog, it is one question that definitely wants to be answered. Something must be necessary, but is it...
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Why are Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPDs) Important?
Short Answer: PPDs document the architect's intended project quality.