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It's a Digital World
David Stutzman: Oct 7, 2013 10:58:55 AM
Image Credit: Xylophone Films Blog post by Alberto Izarraraz on May 08, 2013
Professional Practice (6)
David Stutzman: Oct 7, 2013 10:58:55 AM
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The Times They Are A-Changin'
David Stutzman: Sep 30, 2013 10:55:38 AM
Ira Bloomenthal's CONSTRUCT2013 keynote address slide
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Minutes are Minutes and Not Addenda
David Stutzman: Sep 9, 2013 2:39:11 AM
The bidders are required to attend a pre-bid meeting. The owner, the design team, and (presumably) all the bidders attend. Each meeting follows...
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SPECtember - Value Certified Construction Specifiers
David Stutzman: Sep 2, 2013 10:30:19 AM
This month the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) will hold its annual convention and the Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice...
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Specifications - A QA Process
David Stutzman: Aug 26, 2013 12:57:41 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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Benefit of Master Guide Specifications
David Stutzman: Aug 18, 2013 7:46:31 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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Just What Are We Specifying?
David Stutzman: Jul 29, 2013 9:52:22 AM
Products delivered to the site
Warranty & Correction Period
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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Simplex or Duplex - Reducing Spec Volume
David Stutzman: Jul 22, 2013 10:17:38 AM
We started a new project this week with a familiar client. One of the first things we do is to set the specifications formatting instructions for the...
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Specification Work Flow
David Stutzman: Jul 15, 2013 11:31:40 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...