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          Bad Specs

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          Magical Thinking in Specifications - Part 2

          In my recent post, When Specifiers Engage in Magical Thinking, I described what happens when a specifier believes that putting more instructions into...

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          When a Specifier Engages in Magical Thinking

          One of the hallmarks of magical thinking is the notion that if you think a thing, you can make it happen, simply by thinking it. This is often...

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          Preventing Construction Failures

          Looking at the recent history of construction, we find that it is littered with a spectrum of failures, from minor cosmetic types up to and including...

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          It's Just a Spec

          Yes it is a spec, and it deserves attention - the proper attention to be certain the contractor delivers what is required by the contract. The design...

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          Specifier Scope Search Identifies Risks

          We were asked to submit a proposal, and ultimately were engaged, to provide architectural specifications services for a new seven story core and...

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          Minutes are Minutes and Not Addenda

          The bidders are required to attend a pre-bid meeting. The owner, the design team, and (presumably) all the bidders attend. Each meeting follows...

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          Where Is the Right Place?

          Be careful! Often project specifications are not written by one individual. The final project manual may have contributions by the architect,...

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          Order of Precedence or Interpretation Request

          Consultant specifications delivered to architects for inclusion in project manuals can produce some interesting coordination issues, especially when...

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