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The Times They Are A-Changin'
Ira Bloomenthal's CONSTRUCT2013 keynote address slide
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Specifications - A QA Process
Who is best to write project construction specifications - the project architect or a dedicated specifier? Arguments will go both ways, depending on...
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Benefit of Master Guide Specifications
Master guide specifications are a valuable resource for the design team. The company investment in developing and maintaining masters can be...
Warranty & Correction Period
Just because a manufacturer offers a warranty, are you certain the specifications should require the warranty? There are many factors to consider...
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Communication - The Heart of Specifications
Just who are specifications written for? The Architect? The Owner? Neither! In order of importance, I profess that specifications are written for the...
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What Challenges do Specifiers Face?
When I attended a Metro NY CSI planning meeting, we were discussing ideas for chapter programs. I was asked the question "What is the biggest problem...
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Improving Knowledge & Skills Through Community
This month is jam packed with opportunities to improve personal knowledge and skills. This underlying theme is the same for all for all three.
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Specification Superlatives
"All work shall be of the highest quality, in accordance with the best trade practices, and performed by skilled workmen. All work shall be...
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It's just like the last one, except...
In my career, I have heard this phrase many times. Architects begin to describe a new project in terms of a previous project. It may be an attempt: