David Stutzman

Warranty & Correction Period

David Stutzman:

Just because a manufacturer offers a warranty, are you certain the specifications should require the warranty? There are many factors to consider...

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Simplex or Duplex - Reducing Spec Volume

David Stutzman:

We started a new project this week with a familiar client. One of the first things we do is to set the specifications formatting instructions for the...

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Specification Work Flow

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It's linear - just like design! Start at the beginning and finish at the end. Straight line. No sidesteps. No circling back. No changed minds. Smooth...

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Who's Minding Division 01?

David Stutzman:

Why the Architect/Engineer (A/E), of course! CSI MasterFormat Division 01 Level 2 titles courtesy of www.masterformat.com

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Yankee Ingenuity

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No detectable leak, now!

Exterior Walls and NFPA 285

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NFPA 285 Test Configuration image courtesy Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing

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Who Controls Project Schedules?

David Stutzman:

As a consultant to architects, primarily, we must react to schedules set by someone else. It may be the owner, architect, construction manager, or...

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Collecting Data - An Art and Skill

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Courtesy of cooldesign at FreeDigitalPhotos.net

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Can Goals Be Requirements?

David Stutzman:

I just completed review of a new document that the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will be publishing soon: The CSI Sustainable Design...