Specifications are important regardless the size, scope, complexity, and dollar value of the construction project. Learn what forms specs can take and how they may be used. Carefully select the form to suit the project. Remember specifications are...
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Practice Group Co-host Louis Medcalf contributed this description of the last group meeting
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I had to respond to an architect about a contractor's submittal for architectural woodwork. The contractor submitted MDF panels as the basis to...
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I opened the door to enter the office building lobby. The sound was loud and unmistakable - an electrical transformer humming away, loudly. Following...
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Is marine grade plywood specially treated to resist salt water environments or severe exterior exposure? NO. Okay then what is marine grade plywood...
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The CSI Specifying Practice Group met to discuss editing master specifications for construction projects. Listen to the recoded session when you log...
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Is it the Architect or the Specifier? The best I can tell, it depends.
I took this photo at a prospective client's office building when visiting for the first time. Even when I saw this in person, it took some pondering...
