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Is the Spec Open or Closed?

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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Who's Minding Division 01?

David Stutzman: Jul 8, 2013 11:04:40 AM

Why the Architect/Engineer (A/E), of course! CSI MasterFormat Division 01 Level 2 titlescourtesy of www.masterformat.com

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Substitution Evaluations: What is the Architect's Obligation?

David Stutzman: Nov 26, 2012 2:35:23 PM

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...

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What Should I Look for During Submittal Review?

David Stutzman: Jul 2, 2012 7:00:39 AM

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...

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Practice Group Survey - Acceptable Product Submittals

David Stutzman: Jul 19, 2011 6:09:26 AM

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...

Succeeding with Substitution Requests, Product Reps

David Stutzman: May 17, 2011 5:06:08 AM

For product sales representatives, the key to getting products included in specifications during the Procurement (Bidding) Phase is understanding the...

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Acceptable Product Submittals

David Stutzman: Apr 28, 2011 7:49:45 AM

A surprising dichotomy: Architects say approval of products that are not specified should be documented as contract modifications, but most simply...