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David Stutzman: Jun 4, 2012 9:34:39 AM
David Bishton, RA, CSI, CCS, CCCA, as Southwest Region CSI Editor, asks: "But how the heck does a contractor or supplier or installer of materials...
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David Stutzman: Apr 30, 2012 2:53:40 PM
The concept of delegated design is not new. Architects have passed some design responsibility to contractors for a long time. A classic example is...
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David Stutzman: Apr 23, 2012 1:36:04 PM
When I attended a Metro NY CSI planning meeting, we were discussing ideas for chapter programs. I was asked the question "What is the biggest problem...
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David Stutzman: Apr 9, 2012 8:44:25 AM
Last week I replied to an owner's request for proposal (RFP). The owner included a requirement that the architect retain specific firms for specialty...
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David Stutzman: Apr 2, 2012 11:05:23 AM
Perhaps the first question should be: Do we need another crop of Specifiers? After all, we should be able to push the BIM spec button and generate a...
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David Stutzman: Mar 5, 2012 10:43:40 AM
This month is jam packed with opportunities to improve personal knowledge and skills. This underlying theme is the same for all for all three.
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David Stutzman: Feb 20, 2012 11:44:29 AM
Be careful! Often project specifications are not written by one individual. The final project manual may have contributions by the architect,...
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David Stutzman: Feb 7, 2012 8:04:42 AM
CSI Specifying Practice group continues to grow and meets at 3:00 PM eastern the first Thursday each month. The show goes on despite the technical...
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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 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...
