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I Hate Specs!

David Stutzman:

Have you found yourself thinking or possibly yelling, "I hate specs!" as though you have been cursed by the task? Then think about this:

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Architectural Design Phases

David Stutzman:

What are the architectural design phases? SD - schematic design, DD - design development, and CD - construction documents.

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Closing the Communication Gap between Architects and Specifiers

David Stutzman:

Specifying is mostly about data gathering and organizing - data that architects hold - on the drawings, in the basis of design, but mostly in their...

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Word Processing Basics for Specifiers (Everyone)

David Stutzman:

The CSI Specifying Practice Group met to discuss concepts, tips and tricks to make producing specifications (and other word processing documents)...

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Editing Master Specifications - Part 2

David Stutzman:

Practice Group Co-host Louis Medcalf contributed this description of the last group meeting

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It's All About Service

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Manufacturer Guide Specifications - Opportunities or Pitfalls? Part the Second

David Stutzman:

This month 50 CSI Specifying Practice Group members gathered to continue the discussion about using manufacturer's product specifications. Phil...

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Manufacturer Guide Specifications - Opportunities or Pitfalls?

David Stutzman:

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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Specification Decision Process

David Stutzman:

We all know Specifiers are responsible for documenting product decisions, but who should be making the decisions? When should product decisions be...