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Who is best to write project construction specifications - the project architect or a dedicated specifier? Arguments will go both ways, depending on point of view. Both answers have merit. So let's take a closer look at specifications as a Quality...
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Master guide specifications are a valuable resource for the design team. The company investment in developing and maintaining masters can be...
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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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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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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Why the Architect/Engineer (A/E), of course! CSI MasterFormat Division 01 Level 2 titles courtesy of www.masterformat.com
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As a consultant to architects, primarily, we must react to schedules set by someone else. It may be the owner, architect, construction manager, or...
