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THE Trifecta: BIM Object, Estimate, Spec

It is the middle of football season and all we hear is THE Ohio State, so I could not help myself with the title. Emphasis on THE signifies Ohio State is sitting high up in the Big 10 Conference, and they are the team to watch. They have a...

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Stay in Your Lane!

Stay In your lane. Remain behind the curtain. Take the drawings, create the specs. Question when necessary. Provide input when asked.

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Product Specifier, Heal Thy Self!

Optimizing the Building Product Specification Process Without Overhauling Your Proven Workflows. In the commercial construction industry, our...

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AI(A) Interview - part 2 - Specifications and Risk

Continuing our interview with AI(A) via ChatGPT, this second blog is about the relationship of specifications and risk management. It is no surprise...

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AI(A) Interview - part 1, spec software

Just like most of the world, our industry is intrigued with artificial intelligence (AI). 4Specs, one of our favorite resources for technical...

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Specifications Are A Team Sport

On the field, on the pitch, on the court or on the ice.…take your pick….the players rely on one another to execute plays and create a successful...

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First in Flight, CSI SE Region Conference

Have you ever taken a leap of faith and ventured out into the unknown hoping you can land safely and in the right place? Well, that is exactly what I...

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A Specifier's Rap - Setting the Record Straight

Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a controversial topic. It threatens to replace human abilities in many areas, yet can be a powerful tool to...

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The Future is Bright – Experiencing the ASC Student Competition

Attending the 2023 Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) Region 6 & 7 Student Competition and Construction Management Conference in early February...

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Reflections of 30 Years | Conspectus

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Reflections of 30 Years

The journey was an interconnected path, nearly 50 years in the making. Any one change could have dramatically altered the outcome. In the end I am...

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