Over the years there has been a lot of talk and writing, including by me, about fixing the things wrong with the construction industry. Budget and schedule busts, bad workmanship, and designs that don’t respond to owner requirements are some common..
Changing How We Work During the Pandemic
by Elias Saltz | Apr 13, 2020 | Consultant, Contractor, Owner, Professional Practice, Architect, design decisions
Introducing Solutions for Revolutionizing the AEC Industry - Rise Above Survival Mode
by Tina Montone | Apr 10, 2020 | Contractor, Owner, Architect, Pandemic
I am going to state the obvious, and say what you already know - we are living in a crisis. Every person has entered into or is preparing to enter into survival mode, from how they purchase groceries, to how they pay mortgage/rent and other bills, to..
Evolving Specifications Construct 2014 presentation
by David Stutzman | Mar 30, 2015 | B2010, BIM, contract documents, Contractor, Design Considerations, Division 08, Estimate, PPD, Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD), Quality Assurance, Specifications, subcontractor, UniFormat
Specifiers may be one of the best kept secrets on the design team. Specifiers, especially independent specifiers, typically interact with the architectural team, only. Even then, the interaction may be limited to project architects and project managers...
Collaboration for a Better Tomorrow
by David Stutzman | Apr 28, 2014 | Contractor, Owner, Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD), Product Rep, Professional Practice, Architect, Specifications, Specifier, subcontractor, Supplier
Design and construction projects require an enormous number of participants to complete each facility. The basic teams include owners, architects, contractors, and suppliers. The lines of communication are well defined, especially after the construction..
Benefits of Volunteering
by David Stutzman | Nov 18, 2013 | AIA, Contractor, CSI, Manufacturer, member, Product Rep, Professional development, Professional Practice, Architect, Specifier, Volunteer
There are many activities vying for everyone's time, and there are many reasons for selecting the activities in which to participate. Then there are priorities: family, friends, work, and more. With all the opportunities for spending the little time we..
How Can Owners Protect Their Interests?
by David Stutzman | Sep 17, 2012 | AIA, Construction, Contractor, Design-build, IPD, OPR, Owner, Professional Practice, Project Delivery, Architect, Specifications, Specifier, VE
Building owners contract with architects, contractors, design-builders, or integrated project delivery (IPD) teams to create the owners' facilities. These players are responsible for design and construction. There is an underutilized member of the design..