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David Stutzman: 7/6/15 3:09 PM
When does quality assurance begin during the design process for a construction project? Often formal document review may be planned for those last...
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David Stutzman: 6/8/15 7:04 PM
What statements below do you believe to be true?
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David Stutzman: 3/30/15 8:50 AM
Specifiers may be one of the best kept secrets on the design team. Specifiers, especially independent specifiers, typically interact with the...
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David Stutzman: 12/22/14 12:39 PM
Just what would a specifier wish for Christmas? Peace? Goodwill? Perhaps, but there are some more mundane wishes to help improve every construction...
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David Stutzman: 12/1/14 2:26 PM
Have you made the connection yourself? Connecting data to make it available and useable for each team will improve efficiency and reduce risk for...
David Stutzman: 11/28/14 12:29 PM
When is an electric strike not an electric strike? When it is a euphemism for a secure door. Knowing what function is required is paramount. Function...
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David Stutzman: 11/3/14 8:11 AM
When writing construction specifications what is really important the format or content? Listening to some design teams, it seems lack of consistent...
David Stutzman: 10/22/14 8:20 AM
Do construction warranties provide value for the owner? Manufacturers write warranties to limit their own risk. The warranty value will depend...
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David Stutzman: 10/6/14 9:06 AM
What is it that your specifier really needs? There was, once upon a time, an easy explanation. Just give me a set of drawings that you would turn in...
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David Stutzman: 9/15/14 11:15 AM
It's a process, not just technical requirements. During design-assist, the architect of record, asks the contractor (usually a specialty...
