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Succeeding with Substitution Requests, Contractors

This month's Tech Tip, geared toward product reps, is a good start to ANYONE interested in proposing substitutions. Randy makes a few excellent...

Succeeding with Substitution Requests, Product Reps

David Stutzman: 5/17/11 5:06 AM

For product sales representatives, the key to getting products included in specifications during the Procurement (Bidding) Phase is understanding the...

Terrazzo Flooring and Moisture Vapor Transmission

David Stutzman: 4/19/11 5:00 AM

Moisture Vapor Transmission (MVT) through concrete substrates can cause serious damage to epoxy terrazzo and other impermeable floor finishes. What...

Fireblocking and Draftstopping

David Stutzman: 3/22/11 5:00 AM

Combustible construction can provide perfect paths through concealed spaces to allow fires to spread quickly and undetected. Fireblocking and...

A Guide to Fire Resistant Assemblies

David Stutzman: 2/22/11 5:06 AM

Select fire resistant assemblies efficiently. Understand the basics of each design source, selection options and available tools to effectively...

Cast-In-Place Concrete Repairs

David Stutzman: 1/18/11 5:00 AM

Cast-In-Place Concrete Assemblies damaged by chloride ion penetration can be effectively repaired with a careful choice of repair materials. Repair...

Wood Preservative Treatment

David Stutzman: 12/14/10 5:13 AM

Drawing Note Says: Treated wood sill plate. What type - Preservative? Fire Retardant? Both are wood treatments. Know the building code to understand...

Resilient Flooring Underlayment

David Stutzman: 11/16/10 5:00 AM

Preparation, preparation, preparation! Understanding that if you do not take steps to ensure the plywood subfloor and underlayment are installed and...

Tile Setting Methods & Products

David Stutzman: 9/21/10 5:30 AM

Tile setting beds are no longer limited to mortar beds and thin beds. Now medium beds are part of the ANSI standards. Selecting the right...

Competitive Construction Procurement - Bid Requirements

David Stutzman: 8/17/10 6:00 AM

Competitive Construction Procurement: What do I need besides the drawings and spec? Bidders need additional information about the bidding process to...