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David Stutzman: 9/25/24 9:22 AM
Writing master specifications for an owner, design firm, or commercial system is essentially the same.... ➡️Adopt a process. ➡️Follow the process....
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Elias Saltz: 6/9/20 7:49 AM
One great way to make sure project specifications and master guide specifications are technically correct is to review them with manufacturers' (or...
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Elias Saltz: 4/24/18 8:57 AM
Almost all architectural firms and specifications consultants maintain full sets of office master guide specifications, which, among their many...
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David Stutzman: 8/26/13 12:57 PM
Who is best to write project construction specifications - the project architect or a dedicated specifier? Arguments will go both ways, depending on...
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David Stutzman: 8/18/13 7:46 PM
Master guide specifications are a valuable resource for the design team. The company investment in developing and maintaining masters can be...
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David Stutzman: 7/29/13 9:52 AM
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David Stutzman: 7/15/13 11:31 AM
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...
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David Stutzman: 4/15/13 9:14 AM
Just who are specifications written for? The Architect? The Owner? Neither! In order of importance, I profess that specifications are written for the...
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David Stutzman: 1/14/13 8:34 AM
It seems a relatively simple building. There are only 50 drawings. So why are the specifications 800 pages? It does seem absurd. Let's take a...
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David Stutzman: 12/10/12 12:21 PM
How can architects ensure their specifications are consistent from one project to the next or one project architect to the next? How can architects...
