Almost every specification section most specifiers will ever need is available in one or more commercial master guides, and for those that aren't, there are other options. Many manufacturers provide guide specs for their products. Most offices have a..
Writing a Spec Section From Scratch
by Elias Saltz | Aug 20, 2018 | SectionFormat, Specifications, work results
Just What Are We Specifying?
by David Stutzman | Jul 29, 2013 | B2010, CONSTRUCT, contract documents, CSI, exterior wall, Master Specifications, Office Masters, Professional Practice, Specifications, specifying, work results
Specifying the Architect's Intent
by David Stutzman | Sep 24, 2012 | CONSTRUCT, Construction Administration, CSI, Design, Design Considerations, Presentations, Professional Practice, Architect, Specifications, work results
Can it be done? Should we even try? Absolutely!
Specs Must State the Architect's Intent
by David Stutzman | Jun 6, 2011 | Construction Administration, contract documents, CSI, Architect, Specifications, Specifying Practice Group, work results
"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 intent." This statement started a discussion on LinkedIn. The message was that the Architect's Intent is..