David Stutzman

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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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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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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 Trifecta: BIM Object, Estimate, Spec

It is the middle of football season and all we hear is THE Ohio State, so I could not help myself with the title. Emphasis on THE signifies Ohio...

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Reflections of 30 Years | Conspectus

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Reflections of 30 Years

The journey was an interconnected path, nearly 50 years in the making. Any one change could have dramatically altered the outcome. In the end I am...

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Understanding Spec Tools - Advice from a Specifier

Read the fine print, especially when changes are being made to a platform or tool that has a new release. We highly encourage you to read the fine...

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How Will Specifications Drive Productization?

Specifications are the written documents defining qualitative construction requirements. Specifications complement drawings that define quantitative...

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