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David Stutzman: 7/8/13 11:04 AM
Why the Architect/Engineer (A/E), of course! CSI MasterFormat Division 01 Level 2 titles courtesy of www.masterformat.com
David Stutzman: 6/18/13 7:26 AM
NFPA 285 Test Configuration image courtesy Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing
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David Stutzman: 6/17/13 9:56 AM
As a consultant to architects, primarily, we must react to schedules set by someone else. It may be the owner, architect, construction manager, or...
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David Stutzman: 6/10/13 12:08 PM
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David Stutzman: 5/27/13 10:25 AM
I just completed review of a new document that the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will be publishing soon: The CSI Sustainable Design...
David Stutzman: 5/21/13 6:07 AM
What are the common types needed for virtually every commercial building? Metal stud deflection tracks accommodate movement, both vertical and...
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David Stutzman: 5/20/13 8:10 AM
A spec writer? Of course you know what a spec writer is. Spec writers produce the project manual. They create all the project requirements for the...
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David Stutzman: 5/13/13 6:46 AM
How many times have you labeled construction document issues by percent completion? It's a fairly common occurrence. The documents are ready to be...
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David Stutzman: 4/29/13 7:32 AM
Many may consider office master guide specifications an expense. Developing and maintaining guide specifications requires a considerable amount of...
David Stutzman: 4/23/13 6:42 AM
What are those Commodity Specifications referenced by the building codes? AWPA U1 referenced by the code specifies wood preservative treatments by...
