Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD) are a formal method of presenting construction project data in a consistent, organized fashion. PPDs are arranged by element name, functional requirements, and system components - using the same organization as..
PPD - Basic Organization
by David Stutzman | Oct 21, 2013 | basis of design, CSI, Design Development, MasterFormat, Outline Specs, PPD, Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD), Schematic Design, UniFormat
So Whose Job Is It - Selecting Manufacturers and Products?
by David Stutzman | Aug 5, 2011 | basis of design, Product Applications, product selection, Professional Practice, Architect, Specifications, Specifier
Is it the Architect or the Specifier? The best I can tell, it depends.
The Specifier's Role for Construction Projects
by David Stutzman | Feb 4, 2010 | basis of design, PPD, Practice Group, QA review, Specifier, Specifying Practice Group
Today CSI's Specifying Practice Group discussed "What Can You Expect of a Specifier?" As an independent specifier, I presented the specifier's point of view and then opened the meeting for other opinions. The group was not bashful, thankfully, otherwise,..
