David Stutzman: 5/17/11 5:06 AM
For product sales representatives, the key to getting products included in specifications during the Procurement (Bidding) Phase is understanding the...
David Stutzman: 4/19/11 5:00 AM
Moisture Vapor Transmission (MVT) through concrete substrates can cause serious damage to epoxy terrazzo and other impermeable floor finishes. What...
David Stutzman: 3/22/11 5:00 AM
Combustible construction can provide perfect paths through concealed spaces to allow fires to spread quickly and undetected. Fireblocking and...
David Stutzman: 2/22/11 5:06 AM
Select fire resistant assemblies efficiently. Understand the basics of each design source, selection options and available tools to effectively...
David Stutzman: 1/18/11 5:00 AM
Cast-In-Place Concrete Assemblies damaged by chloride ion penetration can be effectively repaired with a careful choice of repair materials. Repair...
David Stutzman: 12/14/10 5:13 AM
Drawing Note Says: Treated wood sill plate. What type - Preservative? Fire Retardant? Both are wood treatments. Know the building code to understand...
David Stutzman: 11/16/10 5:00 AM
Preparation, preparation, preparation! Understanding that if you do not take steps to ensure the plywood subfloor and underlayment are installed and...
David Stutzman: 9/21/10 5:30 AM
Tile setting beds are no longer limited to mortar beds and thin beds. Now medium beds are part of the ANSI standards. Selecting the right...
David Stutzman: 8/17/10 6:00 AM
Competitive Construction Procurement: What do I need besides the drawings and spec? Bidders need additional information about the bidding process to...
David Stutzman: 7/27/10 6:00 AM
Flatness, Levelness, F-Numbers, Straightedge: What do the numbers mean? Recent changes to ACI 117 provide new procedures for straightedge...
