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Self-Inflicted Budget Difficulties

David Stutzman:

I received the specification shown below from a friend, an independent manufacturer's representative today. Yes this is the total expansion control...

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Brick - Solid or Hollow - Why Choose?

David Stutzman:

Brick selection is usually based on aesthetic factors, first, such as size, color, and texture. These aesthetic factors can dramatically affect the...

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Public Bidding - Mind the Rules

David Stutzman:

One of our clients ventured into the public bidding realm, as a new adventure for the firm. The project is currently in the middle of bidding with...

Specs are Important

David Stutzman:

Specifications are important regardless the size, scope, complexity, and dollar value of the construction project. Learn what forms specs can take...

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Plywood is Specified - Do you know what that means?

David Stutzman:

I had to respond to an architect about a contractor's submittal for architectural woodwork. The contractor submitted MDF panels as the basis to...

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Fire Rated Door Annual Inspection

David Stutzman:

I opened the door to enter the office building lobby. The sound was loud and unmistakable - an electrical transformer humming away, loudly. Following...

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Marine Grade Plywood Explained

David Stutzman:

Is marine grade plywood specially treated to resist salt water environments or severe exterior exposure? NO. Okay then what is marine grade plywood...

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It's All About Service

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Vegetative Roof, FM Global, and Electric Field Vector Mapping

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Editing Master Specifications - Part 1

David Stutzman:

The CSI Specifying Practice Group met to discuss editing master specifications for construction projects. Listen to the recoded session when you log...