Recently, Conspectus participated in two conferences: Construction Owners Association of America (COAA) and Lean Construction Institute's Lean in Design Forum. Both groups are searching for a means to improve construction project delivery with some..
Want to Improve Project Delivery? Communicate!
by David Stutzman | Jun 3, 2019 | COAA, Communication, Conspectus approach, LCI, Professional Practice, Specifications, transparency, UniFormat
Making Use of New Communications Tools
by Elias Saltz | Jun 11, 2018 | Communication, Online Tools, Professional Practice, Specifications, specifying
There are a few significant challenges when it comes to performing specification consulting work. Obviously, there are the fun and interesting challenges, like gathering, updating, and retaining the significant knowledge required to write good..
Tracking Issues Needing Resolution
by David Stutzman | Jan 6, 2014 | Communication, Coordination, notes, Professional Practice, Automation, Specifications, specifying
Writing construction specifications is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Except puzzles always have a photo of the completed puzzle on the cover of the box.
Communication - The Heart of Specifications
by David Stutzman | Apr 15, 2013 | Communication, Construction Administration, CSI, Master Specifications, MasterSpec, Processes, Professional Practice, Architect, Specifications, Specifier, specifying
Just who are specifications written for? The Architect? The Owner? Neither! In order of importance, I profess that specifications are written for the benefit of: