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AI at Conspectus: Actual Intelligence at Work

In the construction industry, the term AI typically conjures images of artificial intelligence—algorithms analyzing data, making predictions, even generating documents. But at Conspectus, we’ve redefined what AI means in our world of specifications...

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The Contract Mistake That's Actually Killing Collaboration.

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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What is THE CSI® Format?

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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Behind the Conspectus Curtain - Company Culture

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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Creating Master Specs - How is it done?

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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Specifications: Connect with Your Buyers at the Beginning of Every Project.

"Mindshare" is a marketing term that describes the amount of customer awareness surrounding a particular product, idea, or company. How are...

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Specs and a laborer's story

Imagine it is 1970. Graduation from high school just completed. Students were looking forward to starting careers or finding that summer job to help...

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The SPD - Leveraging Efficiency

Efficiency isn't just about saving time, it's about leveraging knowledge and resources that guide the design team in decisions and capture...

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LEGOs & Specs

Were LEGOs a part of your holiday season gift-giving or receiving? As the global leader in toy brands in 20231, it's highly likely that at some...

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