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David Stutzman: May 5, 2014 12:45:54 PM
Architects and engineers are required to produce drawings and specifications as construction documents. The documents are developed throughout the...
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David Stutzman: Apr 28, 2014 3:06:07 PM
Design and construction projects require an enormous number of participants to complete each facility. The basic teams include owners, architects,...
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David Stutzman: Apr 14, 2014 8:11:36 AM
Is the contractor permitted to submit substitutions or propose comparable products? Not if the spec is closed, he is not. Be careful if you think you...
David Stutzman: Mar 26, 2014 6:12:39 AM
Exterior deck coatings in residential construction are expected to perform as a waterproofing and traffic surface. The coating must prevent water...
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David Stutzman: Mar 24, 2014 12:28:04 PM
Traditional construction documents were drawings and specifications - both published in paper form. The industry is trending to more electronic means...
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David Stutzman: Mar 10, 2014 8:04:27 AM
Specifications are technical documents - part of a construction contract - describing contracting requirements. Is there really a beneficiary to such...
David Stutzman: Feb 20, 2014 7:46:16 AM
Laminated glass construction is simple - glue two or more panes of glass together to form a composite single pane. Wait, nothing is ever that simple....
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David Stutzman: Feb 3, 2014 3:23:09 AM
Product selection for construction projects is all about finding the right product at the right price to satisfy the owner's project requirements....
David Stutzman: Jan 21, 2014 8:27:09 AM
Do your windows perform like this frosty opening? Photo: Courtesy of EFCO
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David Stutzman: Jan 13, 2014 11:01:17 AM
Writing is the easy part. Knowing what to write is another story.
