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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: 5/9/11 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: 4/12/11 7:30 AM
This month 50 CSI Specifying Practice Group members gathered to continue the discussion about using manufacturer's product specifications. Phil...
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David Stutzman: 3/7/11 8:21 PM
The majority of this month's more than 50 CSI Specifying Practice Group members was specifiers that have used manufacturer's specifications to create...
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David Stutzman: 2/7/11 7:30 AM
We all know Specifiers are responsible for documenting product decisions, but who should be making the decisions? When should product decisions be...
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David Stutzman: 1/10/11 7:53 PM
The CSI Specifying Practice Group has gone international by welcoming two potential specifiers as guest presenters to help discuss this month's topic:
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David Stutzman: 11/8/10 1:49 PM
How should LEED compliance be specified? The Construction Specifications Institute's Specifying Practice Group explored the options and the Group's...
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David Stutzman: 10/11/10 7:00 AM
What, you say? Of course, different products are specified differently! Concrete block, doors, and air handlers are simply not the same. Why would...
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David Stutzman: 9/5/10 12:08 PM
CSI's Specifying Practice Group met to debate why contractor submittals are required, how submittals are classified, and the A/E's responsibilities...
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David Stutzman: 8/8/10 8:15 PM
Fifty-three members of CSI's Specifying Practice Group met August 5 to discuss the updates for two of CSI's formatting documents: SectionFormat and...
