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Aren't Specs Contract Documents?
David Stutzman: Jun 8, 2015 7:04:04 PM
What statements below do you believe to be true?
Specifications (6)
David Stutzman: Jun 8, 2015 7:04:04 PM
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Evolving Specifications Construct 2014 presentation
David Stutzman: Mar 30, 2015 8:50:49 AM
Specifiers may be one of the best kept secrets on the design team. Specifiers, especially independent specifiers, typically interact with the...
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A Specifier's Christmas Wish
David Stutzman: Dec 22, 2014 12:39:59 PM
Just what would a specifier wish for Christmas? Peace? Goodwill? Perhaps, but there are some more mundane wishes to help improve every construction...
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Connection: BIM, Spec, Estimate
David Stutzman: Dec 1, 2014 2:26:29 PM
Have you made the connection yourself? Connecting data to make it available and useable for each team will improve efficiency and reduce risk for...
Door Security
David Stutzman: Nov 28, 2014 12:29:09 PM
When is an electric strike not an electric strike? When it is a euphemism for a secure door. Knowing what function is required is paramount. Function...
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Format? OR Content?
David Stutzman: Nov 3, 2014 8:11:57 AM
When writing construction specifications what is really important the format or content? Listening to some design teams, it seems lack of consistent...
Construction Warranties
David Stutzman: Oct 22, 2014 8:20:40 AM
Do construction warranties provide value for the owner? Manufacturers write warranties to limit their own risk. The warranty value will depend...
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Feeding Your Specifier (and Project Team)
David Stutzman: Oct 6, 2014 9:06:15 AM
What is it that your specifier really needs? There was, once upon a time, an easy explanation. Just give me a set of drawings that you would turn in...
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Specifying Design-Assist - How?
David Stutzman: Sep 15, 2014 11:15:38 AM
It's a process, not just technical requirements. During design-assist, the architect of record, asks the contractor (usually a specialty...
Insulation, MCM, and NFPA 285
David Stutzman: Aug 19, 2014 7:56:38 AM
Exterior Walls: so many components, so many materials - will the result really meet the code? NFPA 285 may govern and may limit available choices, so...