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Every building starts with design intent. The owner has expectations for function, quality, performance, appearance, cost, and schedule. The architect and engineers respond with solutions expressing the design intent to satisfy those expectations....
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Why Door Hardware Is One of the Most Complex Parts of a Building Most people walk through a doorway without giving it a second thought. Yet behind...
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The conversation following my recent article has focused heavily on licensing. That is understandable. But licensing is not the central issue. The...
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I write this with mixed emotions.
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In the construction industry, the term AI typically conjures images of artificial intelligence—algorithms analyzing data, making predictions, even...
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Why do so many construction projects struggle with delays, miscommunication, and costly rework? The answer is probably lurking in your contract.
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I was negotiating the scope of work for writing landscape specifications. Our client sent a comment from the architect of record. The schematic...
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The Power of Positive Company Culture in a Specification Consulting Firm Culture is a complex and important aspect of any company. Organizations...
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Writing master specifications for an owner, design firm, or commercial system is essentially the same.... ➡️Adopt a process. ➡️Follow the process....
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"Mindshare" is a marketing term that describes the amount of customer awareness surrounding a particular product, idea, or company. How are...
