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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 happy with the path I took.
Read MoreFocused on owner’s requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on architect's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on design-builder's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on construction manager's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
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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 happy with the path I took.
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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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Updated and republished: October 5, 2022
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Specifications are the written documents defining qualitative construction requirements. Specifications complement drawings that define quantitative...
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Everyone is working to make construction better. That is the problem. The focus is on construction. Yet the greatest opportunity to affect project...
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Capital projects require thousands of decisions before the owner takes occupancy and begins meaningful operations. Every decision affects compliance...
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Originally published: September 3, 2012Updated January 7, 2022 Construction contract documents include the Agreement, the Conditions of Contract, the...
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RFIs - Requests for Information are common in the construction industry. They are the means by which contractors ask designers to clarify the...
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Specifications are the written documents defining qualitative construction requirements. Specifications complement drawings that define quantitative...
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I was working on completing a specification for a window replacement project in the Bahamas. Our client is the owner's representative, also in the...