David Stutzman

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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...

Metal Stud Deflection Track

David Stutzman:

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?

David Stutzman:

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

David Stutzman:

How many times have you labeled construction document issues by percent completion? It's a fairly common occurrence. The documents are ready to be...

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Office Master Guide Specifications - An Investment

David Stutzman:

Many may consider office master guide specifications an expense. Developing and maintaining guide specifications requires a considerable amount of...

Preservative Treated Wood

David Stutzman:

What are those Commodity Specifications referenced by the building codes? AWPA U1 referenced by the code specifies wood preservative treatments by...

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Enterprise 2.0 Connections

David Stutzman:

How can Conspectus build a catalog and ultimately leverage the collective knowledge of every employee and every client?

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Communication - The Heart of Specifications

David Stutzman:

Just who are specifications written for? The Architect? The Owner? Neither! In order of importance, I profess that specifications are written for the...

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Before Design Begins

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An idea is formed. A new product or service is required. A need for a building emerges. What is the next step - a napkin concept sketch of a building...