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David Stutzman: Sep 29, 2011 11:53:58 AM
One of our clients ventured into the public bidding realm, as a new adventure for the firm. The project is currently in the middle of bidding with...
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David Stutzman: Aug 29, 2011 1:32:06 PM
I opened the door to enter the office building lobby. The sound was loud and unmistakable - an electrical transformer humming away, loudly. Following...
David Stutzman: Aug 1, 2011 7:58:04 AM
I took this photo at a prospective client's office building when visiting for the first time. Even when I saw this in person, it took some pondering...
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David Stutzman: Jul 19, 2011 6:09:26 AM
This month the CSI Specifying Practice Group discussed the results of a group survey about product submittals. The intent was to learn how the group...
David Stutzman: Jul 12, 2011 4:52:19 AM
Careless practices of preparing the Agreement Between the Owner and Contractor and assembling the Documents to be attached to this Agreement could...
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David Stutzman: Jul 11, 2011 2:42:25 PM
The newly opened rest stop on Interstate 95 in Delaware includes an unusual combination of door hardware on the entry and interior vestibule. All the...
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David Stutzman: Jun 28, 2011 7:00:47 AM
Keypad locks offer the advantage of removing the need for keys, while sill maintaining a secure opening. The opening security is controlled by...
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David Stutzman: Jun 23, 2011 7:11:24 AM
Tables of Contents are a valuable coordination tool to ensure the project manual includes everything required without duplication or conflict. The...
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David Stutzman: Jun 17, 2011 7:36:48 AM
Accessibility standard ANSI A117.1 requires exposed water supply and drain pipes to be insulated or configured to prevent contact. Here is a lavatory...
David Stutzman: Jun 12, 2011 7:46:42 PM
It must have seemed a good idea at the time - inexpensive, easy to install. Add a barrier to keep objects from falling from one parking level to...
