I was working on completing a specification for a window replacement project in the Bahamas. Our client is the owner's representative, also in the Bahamas. I found myself in an unusual position. As I was writing, I asked questions. No sooner did I..
Why Be Static?
by David Stutzman | Mar 9, 2021 | Decision record, Specifications, transparency, design decisions, conspectus cloud
What's the Project Budget?
by David Stutzman | Jun 16, 2020 | Budget, Architect, design decisions
The Problem
Changing How We Work During the Pandemic
by Elias Saltz | Apr 13, 2020 | Consultant, Contractor, Owner, Professional Practice, Architect, design decisions
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..
Using Information to Plan Production of Drawing and Specifications
by Louis Medcalf, FCSI, CCS | Feb 21, 2020 | Drawings, Owner, Schedules, Specifications, design decisions
It is ironic that architects write Division 01 requirements for detailed construction activity schedules but when it comes to their design work, the schedules consist only of a list of dates for deliverables instead of activity planning. Construction..