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What Challenges do Specifiers Face?

David Stutzman:

When I attended a Metro NY CSI planning meeting, we were discussing ideas for chapter programs. I was asked the question "What is the biggest problem...

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How do You Communicate Basis of Design?

David Stutzman:

Collecting basis of design product data before starting the project specifications takes time. It takes even more time to get the right information....

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Building Owners Requiring Specialty Consultants

David Stutzman:

Last week I replied to an owner's request for proposal (RFP). The owner included a requirement that the architect retain specific firms for specialty...

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Where is the next crop of Specifiers?

David Stutzman:

Perhaps the first question should be: Do we need another crop of Specifiers? After all, we should be able to push the BIM spec button and generate a...

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Polished Lightweight Concrete?

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Improving Knowledge & Skills Through Community

David Stutzman:

This month is jam packed with opportunities to improve personal knowledge and skills. This underlying theme is the same for all for all three.

Naturally Decay Resistant Wood

David Stutzman:

Wood's natural decay resistance is dependent on species selection and the part of the tree that is used. Tropical rainforest species are not required...

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Where Is the Right Place?

David Stutzman:

Be careful! Often project specifications are not written by one individual. The final project manual may have contributions by the architect,...

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Specification Interviews - the Art of Data Gathering

David Stutzman:

CSI Specifying Practice group continues to grow and meets at 3:00 PM eastern the first Thursday each month. The show goes on despite the technical...

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So Many Initials - Which were earned?

David Stutzman:

We have all seen it. Business cards with initials after the name that won't quit. Heck, some have resorted to a separate line and smaller font. I...