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David Stutzman: 6/17/11 7:36 AM
Accessibility standard ANSI A117.1 requires exposed water supply and drain pipes to be insulated or configured to prevent contact. Here is a lavatory...
David Stutzman: 6/14/11 5:10 AM
The publication of 2011 versions of the TCNA Handbook and ANSI A108, A118, and A136 addressed the challenges in large format tile installations. This...
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David Stutzman: 6/6/11 4:19 AM
"Why is it that Architects specify 'Intent' and can not specify what products they require? I have a real problem trying to price an Architect's...
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David Stutzman: 5/30/11 6:36 PM
Construction sites often present challenges for completing the work as the architect intended. But when contractors improvise, the results may not be...
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...
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David Stutzman: 5/9/11 8:46 AM
The need to coordinate drawings and specifications may seem obvious, but why is it so important? There are two primary reasons:
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David Stutzman: 5/3/11 7:30 AM
Safety glazing must be identified according to International Building Code (IBC), 2009, Section 2406.3. This applies to all glazing, not just...
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David Stutzman: 4/28/11 7:49 AM
A surprising dichotomy: Architects say approval of products that are not specified should be documented as contract modifications, but most simply...
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David Stutzman: 4/26/11 7:23 AM
Critical Thinking Required! Copying and using standard specifications without carefully considering the content as it applies to a specific project...
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...
