Just because a manufacturer offers a warranty, are you certain the specifications should require the warranty? There are many factors to consider that affect the Owner's rights and remedies for correcting work completed under a construction...
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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
NFPA 285 Test Configuration image courtesy Carlisle Coatings & Waterproofing
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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...
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I just completed review of a new document that the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will be publishing soon: The CSI Sustainable Design...
What are the common types needed for virtually every commercial building? Metal stud deflection tracks accommodate movement, both vertical and...
