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David Stutzman: 11/3/14 8:11 AM
When writing construction specifications what is really important the format or content? Listening to some design teams, it seems lack of consistent format generate the greatest anxiety. Why is this? Well architects are generally visual creatures....
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David Stutzman: 10/22/14 8:20 AM
Do construction warranties provide value for the owner? Manufacturers write warranties to limit their own risk. The warranty value will depend...
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David Stutzman: 10/6/14 9:06 AM
What is it that your specifier really needs? There was, once upon a time, an easy explanation. Just give me a set of drawings that you would turn in...
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David Stutzman: 9/15/14 11:15 AM
It's a process, not just technical requirements. During design-assist, the architect of record, asks the contractor (usually a specialty...
David Stutzman: 8/19/14 7:56 AM
Exterior Walls: so many components, so many materials - will the result really meet the code? NFPA 285 may govern and may limit available choices, so...
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David Stutzman: 8/18/14 6:02 PM
August 4, Bloomberg News published an article about a way that the six largest US automakers could improve profits by $1.4 billion last year. No...
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David Stutzman: 8/4/14 2:26 PM
Construction specifications are arranged by MasterFormat's 50 divisions and thousands of section numbers and titles - everyone knows that. There is a...
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David Stutzman: 7/14/14 2:57 PM
Yes it is a spec, and it deserves attention - the proper attention to be certain the contractor delivers what is required by the contract. The design...
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David Stutzman: 6/30/14 9:32 AM
We were asked to submit a proposal, and ultimately were engaged, to provide architectural specifications services for a new seven story core and...
David Stutzman: 6/24/14 7:51 AM
Gypsum board is the most common wall and soffit finish in the US. One finish does not fit all applications. Specifying appropriate gypsum board...
