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Specifications (14)

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Design-Build Division 00 and Division 01

The architect asked that I review the "front end" documents written by the design-builder for a new construction project. The front end including...

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SFRM Types and Applications

What binder, density, and bond strength are required for sprayed fire-resistive materials? New building code requirements include additional...

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Need Information? Develop Your Network!

Last week I was reminded just how valuable good relationships are. A trusted product representative scheduled a meeting with us to explain recent...

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Multipurpose Design Documents

What documents are architects obligated to produce? The obvious answer may be drawings, of course, to show what design must be constructed. Under AIA...

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Improving Owner's Design & Construction Standards

You've seen them. You've been required to comply with them. You've been required to implement them. You may have written them.

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Fire Resistant CMU

Did you just severely restrict, or eliminate competition by including a UL design number for fire resistive masonry partitions? Unknowingly, perhaps....

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How Can Owners Protect Their Interests?

Building owners contract with architects, contractors, design-builders, or integrated project delivery (IPD) teams to create the owners' facilities....

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What Is Your Best Source for Product Research?

Because of discussions about a current project, I got to thinking: Just what is the best product research source? Since there are so many sources,...

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Sound Transmission through Glass

You are designing a residential facility near an airport or a busy highway with large expanses of glass. How do you prevent the noise from nearby...

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