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What Challenges do Specifiers Face?
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...
Professional Practice (11)
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How do You Communicate Basis of Design?
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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?
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...