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          The Times They Are A-Changin'

          Picture of David Stutzman David Stutzman: 9/30/13 10:55 AM

          Ira Bloomenthal's CONSTRUCT2013 keynote address slide

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          Specifications - A QA Process

          Picture of David Stutzman David Stutzman: 8/26/13 12:57 PM

          Who is best to write project construction specifications - the project architect or a dedicated specifier? Arguments will go both ways, depending on...

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          Benefit of Master Guide Specifications

          Picture of David Stutzman David Stutzman: 8/18/13 7:46 PM

          Master guide specifications are a valuable resource for the design team. The company investment in developing and maintaining masters can be...

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          Just What Are We Specifying?

          Picture of David Stutzman David Stutzman: 7/29/13 9:52 AM

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          Warranty & Correction Period

          Picture of David Stutzman David Stutzman: 7/23/13 6:44 AM

          Just because a manufacturer offers a warranty, are you certain the specifications should require the warranty? There are many factors to consider...

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          Communication - The Heart of Specifications

          Picture of David Stutzman David Stutzman: 4/15/13 9:14 AM

          Just who are specifications written for? The Architect? The Owner? Neither! In order of importance, I profess that specifications are written for the...

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          What Challenges do Specifiers Face?

          Picture of David Stutzman David Stutzman: 4/23/12 1:36 PM

          When I attended a Metro NY CSI planning meeting, we were discussing ideas for chapter programs. I was asked the question "What is the biggest problem...

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          Improving Knowledge & Skills Through Community

          Picture of David Stutzman David Stutzman: 3/5/12 10:43 AM

          This month is jam packed with opportunities to improve personal knowledge and skills. This underlying theme is the same for all for all three.

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          Specification Superlatives

          Picture of David Stutzman David Stutzman: 1/16/12 9:12 AM

          "All work shall be of the highest quality, in accordance with the best trade practices, and performed by skilled workmen. All work shall be...

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          It's just like the last one, except...

          Picture of David Stutzman David Stutzman: 12/19/11 8:36 AM

          In my career, I have heard this phrase many times. Architects begin to describe a new project in terms of a previous project. It may be an attempt:

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