Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD) are a formal method of presenting construction project data in a consistent, organized fashion. PPDs are arranged by element name, functional requirements, and system components - using the same organization as..
PPD - Basic Organization
by David Stutzman | Oct 21, 2013 | basis of design, CSI, Design Development, MasterFormat, Outline Specs, PPD, Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD), Schematic Design, UniFormat
Specification Work Flow
by David Stutzman | Jul 15, 2013 | Computing, Construction Administration, Construction Documents, Design Development, Master Specifications, outline spec, Outline Specs, PPD, Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD), Professional Practice, Quality Assurance, Schematic Design, Automation, Specifications, word processing
It's linear - just like design! Start at the beginning and finish at the end. Straight line. No sidesteps. No circling back. No changed minds. Smooth sailing start to finish.
Building Design and Documentation Are Iterative
by David Stutzman | Feb 11, 2013 | CSI, Design Development, outline spec, Outline Specs, PPD, PPDFormat, Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD), Professional Practice, Schematic Design, AIA CES, Specifications, UniFormat
Building design starts with a concept, a sketch at a macro scale. At the first stroke of the designer's hand, there is no concern for concrete strength, nor concrete as a building material. The initial sketch may be a simple massing study to determine..
Are Outline Specs Necessary?
by David Stutzman | Jan 7, 2013 | AIA, CSI, Design Development, Estimate, Guide Spec, outline spec, Outline Specs, PPD, Professional Practice, Schematic Design, Specifications
A very good question. By searches on this blog, it is one question that definitely wants to be answered. Something must be necessary, but is it really an outline specification?
