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Understanding Spec Tools - Advice from a Specifier
Read the fine print, especially when changes are being made to a platform or tool that has a new release. We highly encourage you to read the fine...
Focused on owner’s requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on architect's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on design-builder's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
Focused on construction manager's requirements, Conspectus offers an accurate, transparent view of how decisions made during the design process will ultimately impact project cost, construction quality, and building operations.
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Read the fine print, especially when changes are being made to a platform or tool that has a new release. We highly encourage you to read the fine...
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We are heading into the final game of the 2022 World Cup, and folks are placing their bets on Argentina or France. I want to take this opportunity to...
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Updated and republished: October 5, 2022
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Originally published: September 3, 2012Updated January 7, 2022 Construction contract documents include the Agreement, the Conditions of Contract, the...
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Specifications are the written documents defining qualitative construction requirements. Specifications complement drawings that define quantitative...
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I was working on completing a specification for a window replacement project in the Bahamas. Our client is the owner's representative, also in the...
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When owners determine a capital project is needed, it is a business purpose driving the decision. Therefore, the purpose of designing and...
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What do you do when a repeat client calls you and says "I have the need, the need for speed!"? Meaning, he needs a specification in less than a week...
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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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Saving time is great. Improving firm profitability may mean a promotion. Is it worth a try?