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Specification Superlatives
"All work shall be of the highest quality, in accordance with the best trade practices, and performed by skilled workmen. All work shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the Architect and Owner."
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What if the First Test Fails?
We receive the following suggestion from a building envelope consultant to include in a specification for sealant adhesion testing provided by the...
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Outlook Email Images Replaced By Red X
We may have solved the mystery why Outlook email signature images are replaced by a Red X. Thanks to a valuable input from Joe Minarik, our...
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CSI Certification - It's Worth the Effort
I heard specs mentioned once in school. It was in one class of the professional practice course - the 30 hour course to teach students everything...
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Solve a Problem - Relieve Stress - Build Relationships
Last business day before Christmas, I received two email messages about a project that will be issued for construction the first week of January. The...
Choosing Mortar Types
The strength of mortar relative to the materials being installed is critical. Mortar must be strong enough and flexible enough to allow the structure...
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It's just like the last one, except...
In my career, I have heard this phrase many times. Architects begin to describe a new project in terms of a previous project. It may be an attempt:
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I Hate Specs!
Have you found yourself thinking or possibly yelling, "I hate specs!" as though you have been cursed by the task? Then think about this:
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Arc-US 2011
It has been a couple of weeks since attending Arc-US in Boca Raton, FL. I think I recovered, or nearly so.
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Architectural Design Phases
What are the architectural design phases? SD - schematic design, DD - design development, and CD - construction documents.