The project was a new single family residence. The architect wrote the specifications as notes to be placed on the drawings. The architect asked for help. Before issuing the documents for bidding, he wanted the specifications reviewed.
Are Peer Reviews Effective?
by David Stutzman | Dec 3, 2012 | CA Phase, Construction Administration, MasterFormat, Peer review, Professional Practice, Quality Assurance, Specifications
Substitution Evaluations: What is the Architect's Obligation?
by David Stutzman | Nov 26, 2012 | CA Phase, Construction Administration, contract administration, Division 01, Division 07, Professional Practice, Specifications, submittals, substitutions
This morning I opened my email to find a client, an architect, requesting a substitution evaluation for a metal wall panel. The request was sent 8 PM Sunday evening during the break between football games. A reply was requested by noon today even though..