David Stutzman: 8/19/14 7:56 AM
Exterior Walls: so many components, so many materials - will the result really meet the code? NFPA 285 may govern and may limit available choices, so...
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David Stutzman: 8/18/14 6:02 PM
August 4, Bloomberg News published an article about a way that the six largest US automakers could improve profits by $1.4 billion last year. No...
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David Stutzman: 8/4/14 2:26 PM
Construction specifications are arranged by MasterFormat's 50 divisions and thousands of section numbers and titles - everyone knows that. There is a...
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David Stutzman: 7/14/14 2:57 PM
Yes it is a spec, and it deserves attention - the proper attention to be certain the contractor delivers what is required by the contract. The design...
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David Stutzman: 6/30/14 9:32 AM
We were asked to submit a proposal, and ultimately were engaged, to provide architectural specifications services for a new seven story core and...
David Stutzman: 6/24/14 7:51 AM
Gypsum board is the most common wall and soffit finish in the US. One finish does not fit all applications. Specifying appropriate gypsum board...
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David Stutzman: 6/23/14 12:30 PM
There are many risks in construction projects, and specifications alone cannot mitigate construction risk in all areas. Good specifications, however,...
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David Stutzman: 6/9/14 1:54 PM
How can an owner be sure construction produces the quality the owner desires? There is likely no way to be absolutely certain. But specifiers rely on...
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David Stutzman: 6/2/14 7:28 AM
Friday, an architect asked for help researching a question about metal stud installation for interior partitions. The question was the result of a...
David Stutzman: 5/27/14 2:06 AM
Why does the code require trademarks to distinguish the various plywood types? All plywood is not the same. Panels may be suitable for specific...
