Yes it is a spec, and it deserves attention - the proper attention to be certain the contractor delivers what is required by the contract. The design team created the drawings and specifications defining the project to meet the owner's requirements and..
It's Just a Spec
by David Stutzman | Jul 14, 2014 | Bad Specs, bidding, contract documents, Professional Practice, Quality Assurance, Spec language, Specifications, specifying
How Perfect Must Specifications Be?
by David Stutzman | Aug 13, 2012 | CSI, MasterFormat, PageFormat, Practice Guide, Professional Practice, SectionFormat, Spec language, Specifications
I would like to produce perfect documents every time. However, I remember Hal Barcus, one of my architecture professors saying, "Architecture is never done; you just run out of time, patience, or money." As a student, I didn't appreciate the valuable..
Specification Superlatives
by David Stutzman | Jan 16, 2012 | Bad Specs, Professional Practice, Spec comments, Spec language, Specifications, specifying
"All work shall be of the highest quality, in accordance with the best trade practices, and performed by skilled workmen. All work shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the Architect and Owner."