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Understanding Spec Tools - Advice from a Specifier

Read the fine print, especially when changes are being made to a platform or tool that has a new release. We highly encourage you to read the fine print. Even more importantly, if the platform is re-branding or re-releasing, it is critical to...

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Rules of the Game: FIFA vs AEC, *Blog Bonus: World Cup Stadium Spec Secrets

We are heading into the final game of the 2022 World Cup, and folks are placing their bets on Argentina or France. I want to take this opportunity to...

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LEAN via Spaghetti, Skewers, and Straws

Lean construction practices have had us curious here at Conspectus for a while now. There are so many cool terms and intriguing graphics that are...

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How Will Specifications Drive Productization?

Specifications are the written documents defining qualitative construction requirements. Specifications complement drawings that define quantitative...

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Do You See the 90% Opportunity?

Everyone is working to make construction better. That is the problem. The focus is on construction. Yet the greatest opportunity to affect project...

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Decisions, Decisions, Decisions!

Capital projects require thousands of decisions before the owner takes occupancy and begins meaningful operations. Every decision affects compliance...

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Which Contract Document is Most Important?

Originally published: September 3, 2012 Updated January 7, 2022 Construction contract documents include the Agreement, the Conditions of Contract,...

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Unexpected Conference Joy!

My cup, in this case my cart, is overflowing with incredible conference joy! The simple joyful fact alone, is that I had the privilege of attending a...

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RFI - Bane or Pride

RFIs - Requests for Information are common in the construction industry. They are the means by which contractors ask designers to clarify the...

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