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Building design starts with a concept, a sketch at a macro scale. At the first stroke of the designer's hand, there is no concern for concrete strength, nor concrete as a building material. The initial sketch may be a simple massing study to...
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Select the country's top specifiers. Carefully mix with manufacturer's top technical representatives. Add a dash of high-powered education. Let...
What finishing product should I specify for casework? Wood flooring? There are so many choices. How do I know which product is best?
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It seems a relatively simple building. There are only 50 drawings. So why are the specifications 800 pages? It does seem absurd. Let's take a...
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A very good question. By searches on this blog, it is one question that definitely wants to be answered. Something must be necessary, but is it...
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Short Answer: PPDs document the architect's intended project quality.
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What is the best way to ensure consistency and high quality in your construction documents?
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How can architects ensure their specifications are consistent from one project to the next or one project architect to the next? How can architects...
