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Accessibility standard ANSI A117.1 requires exposed water supply and drain pipes to be insulated or configured to prevent contact. Here is a lavatory installation photographed in a Philadelphia, PA restaurant. The only insulation is installed on the...
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The publication of 2011 versions of the TCNA Handbook and ANSI A108, A118, and A136 addressed the challenges in large format tile installations. This...
It must have seemed a good idea at the time - inexpensive, easy to install. Add a barrier to keep objects from falling from one parking level to...
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"Why is it that Architects specify 'Intent' and can not specify what products they require? I have a real problem trying to price an Architect's...
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Construction sites often present challenges for completing the work as the architect intended. But when contractors improvise, the results may not be...
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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...
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...
