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David Stutzman: Apr 24, 2022 9:17:00 AM
Specifications are the written documents defining qualitative construction requirements. Specifications complement drawings that define quantitative...
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Elias Saltz: Jun 11, 2018 8:37:48 AM
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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Elias Saltz: May 22, 2018 8:34:32 AM
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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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: Jul 14, 2014 2:57:19 PM
Yes it is a spec, and it deserves attention - the proper attention to be certain the contractor delivers what is required by the contract. The design...
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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...
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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....
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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.
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David Stutzman: Jan 6, 2014 1:14:17 PM
Writing construction specifications is like assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Except puzzles always have a photo of the completed puzzle on the cover of...
