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Chris Ricke & Melody Fontenot: Apr 14, 2023 1:27:24 PM
Artificial intelligence (AI) can be a controversial topic. It threatens to replace human abilities in many areas, yet can be a powerful tool to...
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David Stutzman: Jan 8, 2021 8:15:00 AM
While reading the AIA recently released "Firm Survey Report 2020[i]" and the November "Architecture Billing Index[ii]" (ABI), there were two...
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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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Elias Saltz: May 10, 2018 9:07:15 AM
A Twitter discussion broke out recently after Paul Gerber posted this tweet in response to AIA tweeting a November, 2016 article by Ariana Zilliacus...
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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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David Stutzman: Jun 23, 2014 12:30:51 PM
There are many risks in construction projects, and specifications alone cannot mitigate construction risk in all areas. Good specifications, however,...
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David Stutzman: Jun 9, 2014 1:54:30 PM
How can an owner be sure construction produces the quality the owner desires? There is likely no way to be absolutely certain. But specifiers rely on...
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David Stutzman: Jun 2, 2014 7:28:28 AM
Friday, an architect asked for help researching a question about metal stud installation for interior partitions. The question was the result of a...
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David Stutzman: May 26, 2014 1:27:21 PM
It's a debate. The debate is evidenced in all the commercial guide specifications and even CSI's SectionFormat™. Related Requirements is an article...
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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,...
