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David Stutzman: 10/29/12 11:08 AM
The architect asked that I review the "front end" documents written by the design-builder for a new construction project. The front end including...
David Stutzman: 10/23/12 8:01 AM
What binder, density, and bond strength are required for sprayed fire-resistive materials? New building code requirements include additional...
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David Stutzman: 10/22/12 10:31 AM
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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David Stutzman: 10/15/12 1:16 PM
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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David Stutzman: 10/8/12 3:29 PM
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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David Stutzman: 9/24/12 11:59 AM
Can it be done? Should we even try? Absolutely!
David Stutzman: 9/18/12 5:21 AM
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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David Stutzman: 9/17/12 12:35 PM
Building owners contract with architects, contractors, design-builders, or integrated project delivery (IPD) teams to create the owners' facilities....
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David Stutzman: 8/27/12 2:07 PM
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,...
David Stutzman: 8/21/12 5:10 AM
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...
