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Writing a Spec Section From Scratch
Almost every specification section most specifiers will ever need is available in one or more commercial master guides, and for those that aren't,...
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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Almost every specification section most specifiers will ever need is available in one or more commercial master guides, and for those that aren't,...
Previous Tech Tip was updated to the current industry standards with the help of metal framing manufacturers. The metal framing industry stopped...
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Architecture is not an easy profession to enter. To become an architect, candidates must obtain specialized advanced education, work their way...
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As we enter the final week of this year's thoroughly enjoyable World Cup soccer tournament, with the countries of France, Belgium, Croatia, and...
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There are a few significant challenges when it comes to performing specification consulting work. Obviously, there are the fun and interesting...
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One of the significant reasons for the existence of specifications is to describe the level of quality to the products and work that go into a...
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Last week, my colleague Marlon Hollis wrote eloquently about his meandering path from military aviation and law school into construction specifying,...
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Does one need an architectural degree to be a specifier? Elias Saltz, my colleague, argues that though it may be helpful, it is not a necessary...
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A Twitter discussion broke out recently after Paul Gerber posted this tweet in response to AIA tweeting a November, 2016 article by Ariana Zilliacus...