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David Stutzman: Nov 19, 2012 6:55:37 AM
Impervious flooring. Water-based adhesives. Fly ash and slag pozzolans. Vapor retarders. Extreme surface pH. Fast-track scheduling. All are coming...
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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...
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David Stutzman: Sep 24, 2012 11:59:46 AM
Can it be done? Should we even try? Absolutely!
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David Stutzman: Jul 2, 2012 7:00:39 AM
An architect recently asked that I give an opinion about a shop drawing and what was actually installed on a project site. The installation was...
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David Stutzman: Jun 12, 2012 7:45:32 AM
An interesting question--no doubt about it! More than 90 Specifying Practice Group members, an attendance record, met last week to discuss it.
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David Stutzman: Feb 6, 2012 10:38:37 AM
We have all seen it. Business cards with initials after the name that won't quit. Heck, some have resorted to a separate line and smaller font. I...
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David Stutzman: Jan 28, 2012 3:52:43 PM
Consultant specifications delivered to architects for inclusion in project manuals can produce some interesting coordination issues, especially when...
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David Stutzman: Jan 2, 2012 8:34:33 AM
I heard specs mentioned once in school. It was in one class of the professional practice course - the 30 hour course to teach students everything...
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David Stutzman: Oct 20, 2011 5:56:25 PM
Thanks to Liz O'Sullivan for the first Bad Specs entry. 088000 glazing tech guide.pdf Send your own examples to me at dstutzman@conspectusinc.com.
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David Stutzman: Oct 10, 2011 8:44:57 AM
Last week, a friend received a request for a bid from a Construction Manager. How the Construction Manager expected to get valid bids with the spec...
