David Stutzman

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Single Source Responsibility

Construction specifications define work results. The results are divided among Divisions and Sections according to CSI's MasterFormat, the industry's organizational standard. Complying with MasterFormat allows specification readers to find...

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Front Line Quality Assurance

When does quality assurance begin during the design process for a construction project? Often formal document review may be planned for those last...

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Evolving Specifications Construct 2014 presentation

Specifiers may be one of the best kept secrets on the design team. Specifiers, especially independent specifiers, typically interact with the...

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RH Effects on Wood Flooring

Wood flooring, like all wood products is affected by moisture. It swells. It shrinks. And it is expected to always look as perfect as the day it is...

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A Specifier's Christmas Wish

Just what would a specifier wish for Christmas? Peace? Goodwill? Perhaps, but there are some more mundane wishes to help improve every construction...

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Connection: BIM, Spec, Estimate

Have you made the connection yourself? Connecting data to make it available and useable for each team will improve efficiency and reduce risk for...

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Door Security

When is an electric strike not an electric strike? When it is a euphemism for a secure door. Knowing what function is required is paramount. Function...

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Format? OR Content?

When writing construction specifications what is really important the format or content? Listening to some design teams, it seems lack of consistent...

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Construction Warranties

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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