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 know, just from reading a technical section of the specifications. The manufacturer and product..
Is the Spec Open or Closed?
by David Stutzman | Apr 14, 2014 | comparable products, Construction Administration, contract documents, Division 01, Professional Practice, Specifications, specifying, substitutions
Who's Minding Division 01?
by David Stutzman | Jul 8, 2013 | agreement, AIA, Construction Administration, Construction Manager, contract documents, CSI, Division 01, Engineer, General Conditions, Owner, Practice Guide, Professional Practice, Architect, Specifications, submittals, substitutions, ULSM
Why the Architect/Engineer (A/E), of course!
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Substitution Evaluations: What is the Architect's Obligation?
by David Stutzman | Nov 26, 2012 | CA Phase, Construction Administration, contract administration, Division 01, Division 07, Professional Practice, Specifications, submittals, substitutions
This morning I opened my email to find a client, an architect, requesting a substitution evaluation for a metal wall panel. The request was sent 8 PM Sunday evening during the break between football games. A reply was requested by noon today even though..
What Should I Look for During Submittal Review?
by David Stutzman | Jul 2, 2012 | Construction Administration, Contract, Division 01, General contractor, Professional Practice, Review, Architect, Shop drawing, Specifications, submittals, substitutions
An architect recently asked that I give an opinion about a shop drawing and what was actually installed on a project site. The installation was consistent with the shop drawings, but inconsistent with the contract documents. What I did not see as part of..
Practice Group Survey - Acceptable Product Submittals
by David Stutzman | Jul 19, 2011 | change order, comparable products, Construction Administration, Division 01, Practice Group, Professional Practice, Specifications, Specifying Practice Group, submittals, substitutions, survey, Survey Results
This month the CSI Specifying Practice Group discussed the results of a group survey about product submittals. The intent was to learn how the group processed contractor submittals for products that are not specified by name.
Succeeding with Substitution Requests
by David Stutzman | May 17, 2011 | Construction Administration, procurement, publications, Specifications, submittals, substitutions, Tech Tips
For product sales representatives, the key to getting products included in specifications during the Procurement (Bidding) Phase is understanding the substitution process and having a product that meets the specifications.
Acceptable Product Submittals
by David Stutzman | Apr 28, 2011 | change order, comparable products, Division 01, Professional Practice, Specifications, submittals, substitutions, survey, Survey Results
A surprising dichotomy: Architects say approval of products that are not specified should be documented as contract modifications, but most simply note acceptance on the submittal or the substitution request form. A simple acceptance method is preferred..
