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David Stutzman: Oct 6, 2014 9:06:15 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 for your architectural licensing exam. For anyone that took the exam when it included a 12-hour...
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David Stutzman: Sep 15, 2014 11:15:38 AM
It's a process, not just technical requirements. During design-assist, the architect of record, asks the contractor (usually a specialty...
David Stutzman: Aug 19, 2014 7:56:38 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: Aug 18, 2014 6:02:19 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: Aug 4, 2014 2:26:46 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: Jul 14, 2014 2:57:19 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: Jun 30, 2014 9:32:29 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: Jun 24, 2014 7:51:48 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...
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David Stutzman: Jun 23, 2014 12:30:51 PM
There are many risks in construction projects, and specifications alone cannot mitigate construction risk in all areas. Good specifications, however,...
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David Stutzman: Jun 9, 2014 1:54:30 PM
How can an owner be sure construction produces the quality the owner desires? There is likely no way to be absolutely certain. But specifiers rely on...
