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Elias Saltz: May 29, 2018 10:51:22 AM
One of the significant reasons for the existence of specifications is to describe the level of quality to the products and work that go into a...
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David Stutzman: Sep 15, 2014 11:15:38 AM
It's a process, not just technical requirements. During design-assist, the architect of record, asks the contractor (usually a specialty...
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David Stutzman: Jul 14, 2014 2:57:19 PM
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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David Stutzman: Apr 21, 2014 10:35:01 AM
When is the architect required to prepare an estimate of the Cost of Work according to AIA Document B101 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and...
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David Stutzman: Sep 9, 2013 2:39:11 AM
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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David Stutzman: Sep 2, 2013 10:30:19 AM
This month the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will hold its annual convention and the Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice...
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David Stutzman: May 13, 2013 6:46:31 AM
How many times have you labeled construction document issues by percent completion? It's a fairly common occurrence. The documents are ready to be...
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David Stutzman: Oct 29, 2012 11:08:53 AM
The architect asked that I review the "front end" documents written by the design-builder for a new construction project. The front end including...
David Stutzman: May 22, 2012 5:23:22 AM
When is the scope of work on a restoration project prepared? On what does the contractor base his bid? Too often, the scope of work on a restoration...
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David Stutzman: Oct 6, 2011 2:10:52 PM
I received the specification shown below from a friend, an independent manufacturer's representative today. Yes this is the total expansion control...
