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Specifications Formats & Processes Refresh
Updated and republished: October 5, 2022
Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD)
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PPD is customizable, eh? Updating Canadian Masters
In early 2017 David Stutzman met Jason Urquhart of the National Research Council (NRC) of Canada at Construction Specifications Canada national...
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Simplifying Specifications
Specifiers often struggle to come up with ways to make specifying simpler, to eliminate unwanted language, and to make specifications more correct....
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UniFormat is a Design Decision Tool
When starting a new design project, what is actually known? Very little. The relevant design decisions must be made as the project progresses. So how...
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Eliminate Asymmetric Project Information
Successful construction projects rely on complete, accurate, timely, and understandable communication; maximizing all of these reduces the likelihood...
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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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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...