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          Bad Specs - Let's Learn from Examples

          Picture of David Stutzman David Stutzman : Oct 10, 2011 8:44:57 AM

          Bad Specs Construction Administration Professional Practice Specifications

          Last week, a friend received a request for a bid from a Construction Manager. How the Construction Manager expected to get valid bids with the spec provided, escaped my friend and me.  See https://www.conspectusinc.com/blog/2011/10/self-inflicted_budget_difficulties.

          Show Me the Worst
          As a service to the industry, I invite all you contractors, subcontractors, distributors, product suppliers, and manufacturer's representatives to send your best examples of BAD SPECS with your comments about what makes them bad. Send entries to dstutzman@conspectusinc.com with Bad Specs in the subject line.

          I will share the results, here on this blog, keeping the project and A/E anonymous. My staff and I will offer advice about how the specs should be improved to get fair, reliable bids.

          So Here's Your Chance
          Rather than complain about the state of the industry, send your examples, now. Let's start educating the industry so everyone benefits.
          First in Flight, CSI SE Region Conference

          First in Flight, CSI SE Region Conference

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          Have you ever taken a leap of faith and ventured out into the unknown hoping you can land safely and in the right place? Well, that is exactly what I...

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          A Specifier's Rap - Setting the Record Straight

          A Specifier's Rap - Setting the Record Straight

          Picture of Chris Ricke & Melody Fontenot Chris Ricke & Melody Fontenot: Apr 14, 2023 1:27:24 PM

          Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a controversial topic. It threatens to replace human abilities in many areas, yet can be a powerful tool to...

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          The Future is Bright – Experiencing the ASC Student Competition

          The Future is Bright – Experiencing the ASC Student Competition

          Melody Fontenot: Mar 7, 2023 11:25:51 AM

          Attending the 2023 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 6 & 7 Student Competition and Construction Management Conference in early February...

          Construction General contractor Students Competition
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