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Estimates of the Cost of Work
When is the architect required to prepare an estimate of the Cost of Work according to AIA Document B101 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect?
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Is the Spec Open or Closed?
Is the contractor permitted to submit substitutions or propose comparable products? Not if the spec is closed, he is not. Be careful if you think you...
Exterior Deck Coatings
Exterior deck coatings in residential construction are expected to perform as a waterproofing and traffic surface. The coating must prevent water...
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Trending to Assemblies
Traditional construction documents were drawings and specifications - both published in paper form. The industry is trending to more electronic means...
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Who is the Specifications Beneficiary?
Specifications are technical documents - part of a construction contract - describing contracting requirements. Is there really a beneficiary to such...
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass construction is simple - glue two or more panes of glass together to form a composite single pane. Wait, nothing is ever that simple....
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Check the Limitations
Product selection for construction projects is all about finding the right product at the right price to satisfy the owner's project requirements....
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A Script for Specifications - in 3 Acts
Writing is the easy part. Knowing what to write is another story.
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Tracking Issues Needing Resolution
Writing construction specifications is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Except puzzles always have a photo of the completed puzzle on the cover of...