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Specification Work Flow
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 sailing start to finish.
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Who's Minding Division 01?
Why the Architect/Engineer (A/E), of course! CSI MasterFormat Division 01 Level 2 titles courtesy of www.masterformat.com
Exterior Walls and NFPA 285
NFPA 285 Test Configuration image courtesy Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing
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Who Controls Project Schedules?
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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Can Goals Be Requirements?
I just completed review of a new document that the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will be publishing soon: The CSI Sustainable Design...
Metal Stud Deflection Track
What are the common types needed for virtually every commercial building? Metal stud deflection tracks accommodate movement, both vertical and...
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What's a Specifier?
A spec writer? Of course you know what a spec writer is. Spec writers produce the project manual. They create all the project requirements for the...
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100% Construction Documents
How many times have you labeled construction document issues by percent completion? It's a fairly common occurrence. The documents are ready to be...