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Laminated Glass

David Stutzman:

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

David Stutzman:

Product selection for construction projects is all about finding the right product at the right price to satisfy the owner's project requirements....

Fenestration Condensation

David Stutzman:

Do your windows perform like this frosty opening? Photo: Courtesy of EFCO

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A Script for Specifications - in 3 Acts

David Stutzman:

Writing is the easy part. Knowing what to write is another story.

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Tracking Issues Needing Resolution

David Stutzman:

Writing construction specifications is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Except puzzles always have a photo of the completed puzzle on the cover of...

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Reinventing? Let's Standardize!

David Stutzman:

The construction industry in general and the architectural profession specifically, seem to enjoy the same challenge on every project. You would...

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Can PPDs Be Used as Contract Documents?

David Stutzman:

Is this a trick question? Everyone knows that construction contract documents consist of the agreement, the conditions of the contract, the...

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Building and Science are Fun! | Material Science is Essential

David Stutzman:

Green slime entertained 3 year old Blair for nearly 4 hours

Studs and Piping

David Stutzman:

Metal stud cut for plumbing piping is structurally useless.