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David Stutzman: Jun 6, 2011 4:19:05 AM
"Why is it that Architects specify 'Intent' and can not specify what products they require? I have a real problem trying to price an Architect's...
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David Stutzman: May 9, 2011 8:46:33 AM
The need to coordinate drawings and specifications may seem obvious, but why is it so important? There are two primary reasons:
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David Stutzman: Apr 12, 2011 7:30:05 AM
This month 50 CSI Specifying Practice Group members gathered to continue the discussion about using manufacturer's product specifications. Phil...
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David Stutzman: Mar 7, 2011 8:21:46 PM
The majority of this month's more than 50 CSI Specifying Practice Group members was specifiers that have used manufacturer's specifications to create...
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David Stutzman: Feb 7, 2011 7:30:38 AM
We all know Specifiers are responsible for documenting product decisions, but who should be making the decisions? When should product decisions be...
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David Stutzman: Jan 10, 2011 7:53:57 PM
The CSI Specifying Practice Group has gone international by welcoming two potential specifiers as guest presenters to help discuss this month's topic:
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David Stutzman: Nov 8, 2010 1:49:38 PM
How should LEED compliance be specified? The Construction Specifications Institute's Specifying Practice Group explored the options and the Group's...
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David Stutzman: Oct 11, 2010 7:00:14 AM
What, you say? Of course, different products are specified differently! Concrete block, doors, and air handlers are simply not the same. Why would...
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David Stutzman: Sep 5, 2010 12:08:14 PM
CSI's Specifying Practice Group met to debate why contractor submittals are required, how submittals are classified, and the A/E's responsibilities...
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David Stutzman: Aug 8, 2010 8:15:20 PM
Fifty-three members of CSI's Specifying Practice Group met August 5 to discuss the updates for two of CSI's formatting documents: SectionFormat and...
