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..
Using Information to Plan Production of Drawing and Specifications
by Louis Medcalf, FCSI, CCS | Feb 21, 2020 | Drawings, Owner, Schedules, Specifications, design decisions
Collaboration for a Better Tomorrow
by David Stutzman | Apr 28, 2014 | Contractor, Owner, Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD), Product Rep, Professional Practice, Architect, Specifications, Specifier, subcontractor, Supplier
Design and construction projects require an enormous number of participants to complete each facility. The basic teams include owners, architects, contractors, and suppliers. The lines of communication are well defined, especially after the construction..
The Times They Are A-Changin'
by David Stutzman | Sep 30, 2013 | BIM, Commissioning, CSI, Design Team, MasterFormat, OPR, Owner, PPD, Preliminary Project Descriptions (PPD), Professional Practice, Specifications, Specifier, specifying, UniFormat
Ira Bloomenthal's CONSTRUCT2013 keynote address slide
Who's Minding Division 01?
by David Stutzman | Jul 8, 2013 | agreement, AIA, Construction Administration, Construction Manager, contract documents, CSI, Division 01, Engineer, General Conditions, Owner, Practice Guide, Professional Practice, Architect, Specifications, submittals, substitutions, ULSM
CSI MasterFormat Division 01 Level 2 titles courtesy of www.masterformat.com
How Can Owners Protect Their Interests?
by David Stutzman | Sep 17, 2012 | AIA, Construction, Contractor, Design-build, IPD, OPR, Owner, Professional Practice, Project Delivery, Architect, Specifications, Specifier, VE
Building owners contract with architects, contractors, design-builders, or integrated project delivery (IPD) teams to create the owners' facilities. These players are responsible for design and construction. There is an underutilized member of the design..
Building Owners Requiring Specialty Consultants
by David Stutzman | Apr 9, 2012 | CCS, CSI, CSI Certification, Design Considerations, Owner, Professional Practice, SCIP, Specifications, Specifier
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 consulting services including geotechnical engineering and medical equipment planning. The owner had..
