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I was working on completing a specification for a window replacement project in the Bahamas. Our client is the owner's representative, also in the Bahamas. I found myself in an unusual position. As I was writing, I asked questions. No sooner did I...
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When owners determine a capital project is needed, it is a business purpose driving the decision. Therefore, the purpose of designing and...
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While reading the AIA recently released "Firm Survey Report 2020[i]" and the November "Architecture Billing Index[ii]" (ABI), there were two...
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In the children's story of "The Big Bad Wolf", he huffs and puffs and blows each house down, except for the brick house. The other houses were built...
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As projects approach the date designated as "Issue for Construction (IFC)," design teams begin planning what portions of the design will be completed...
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Saving time is great. Improving firm profitability may mean a promotion. Is it worth a try?
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The world changed, nearly overnight. The once common in-person project meetings were replaced by virtual meetings. Participants searching for the...
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Recently, Conspectus participated in two conferences: Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) and Lean Construction Institute's Lean in...
