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Steve Gantner, RA, CSI, AGCMO, CCS, CCCA: Jan 5, 2021 8:15:00 AM
I hope you all had a great holiday season and were able to connect with family and friends, either in person (socially distanced of course) or...
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David Stutzman: Dec 18, 2018 9:07:18 AM
What could possibly go wrong?
David Stutzman: Oct 22, 2014 8:20:40 AM
Do construction warranties provide value for the owner? Manufacturers write warranties to limit their own risk. The warranty value will depend...
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David Stutzman: May 26, 2014 1:27:21 PM
It's a debate. The debate is evidenced in all the commercial guide specifications and even CSI's SectionFormat™. Related Requirements is an article...
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David Stutzman: Apr 14, 2014 8:11:36 AM
Is the contractor permitted to submit substitutions or propose comparable products? Not if the spec is closed, he is not. Be careful if you think...
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David Stutzman: Oct 7, 2013 10:58:55 AM
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David Stutzman: Jul 23, 2013 6:44:11 AM
Just because a manufacturer offers a warranty, are you certain the specifications should require the warranty? There are many factors to consider...
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David Stutzman: Jul 8, 2013 11:04:40 AM
Why the Architect/Engineer (A/E), of course! CSI MasterFormat Division 01 Level 2 titlescourtesy of www.masterformat.com
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David Stutzman: Jun 17, 2013 9:56:18 AM
As a consultant to architects, primarily, we must react to schedules set by someone else. It may be the owner, architect, construction manager, or...
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David Stutzman: Nov 26, 2012 2:35:23 PM
This morning I opened my email to find a client, an architect, requesting a substitution evaluation for a metal wall panel. The request was sent 8 PM...
