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This month's Tech Tip, geared toward product reps, is a good start to ANYONE interested in proposing substitutions. Randy makes a few excellent points that would help contractors as well as product reps. In a previous position part of my work was...
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For product sales representatives, the key to getting products included in specifications during the Procurement (Bidding) Phase is understanding the...
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The need to coordinate drawings and specifications may seem obvious, but why is it so important? There are two primary reasons:
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Safety glazing must be identified according to International Building Code (IBC), 2009, Section 2406.3. This applies to all glazing, not just...
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A surprising dichotomy: Architects say approval of products that are not specified should be documented as contract modifications, but most simply...
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Critical Thinking Required! Copying and using standard specifications without carefully considering the content as it applies to a specific project...
Moisture Vapor Transmission (MVT) through concrete substrates can cause serious damage to epoxy terrazzo and other impermeable floor finishes. What...
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This month 50 CSI Specifying Practice Group members gathered to continue the discussion about using manufacturer's product specifications. Phil...
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For good acoustic performance, more is required than simply listing STC ratings in a partition schedule. For acoustic ratings, the best resource...
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Must damaged fireproofing be repaired or will limited damage be permitted in the completed construction? Construction operations often damage fire...
