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Stay in the Know

To help keep our clients and colleagues up to date on developments and trends that impact construction specifications, Conspectus periodically publishes new technical information and practical guidance on a variety of subjects tailored to your interests.

BLOG

Conspectus invites all professionals involved in developing, managing, and executing construction projects to join us in sharing and discussing ideas and innovations related to specifications and risk management. We’ve highlighted three recent posts. Our comprehensive blog archive serves as a valuable source of expertise.

Specifications Formats & Processes Refresh

Updated and republished: October 5, 2022
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LEAN via Spaghetti, Skewers, and Straws

Lean construction practices have had us curious here at Conspectus for a while now.  There are so many cool terms and intriguing graphics that are incredibly synonymous to how we view the process in which we manage decisions through specifications. In search for....
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How Will Specifications Drive Productization?

Specifications are the written documents defining qualitative construction requirements. Specifications complement drawings that define quantitative construction requirements. Drawings are a series of symbols representing construction assemblies the contractor must....
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TECH TIPS

In these detailed technical articles, we apply our research and expertise to address critical issues, answer key questions, and provide recommendations for improving your projects. We’ve highlighted several topics here. Browse our extensive library for many more. All are available for download. If you wish to comment on any Tech Tip, we have provided an open thread to collect your comments. Looking for something else? Email or call 609.628.2390 for personal assistance.

C2010 Steel Tubing vs Pipe for Railings

C2010 Steel Tubing vs Pipe for Railings

B2010 Metal Framing Thickness

B2010 Metal Framing Thickness

C1030 Stile and Rail Wood Doors

C1030 Stile and Rail Wood Doors

C1020 Fire Rated Glass

C1020 Fire Rated Glass

EDUCATION

Conspectus shares our knowledge, experience, and expertise through educational and informational programs in a variety of formats, including in-person and webcast presentations. These include: American Institute of Architects (AIA) Continuing Education Courses and Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Specifying Practice Group Webinars.

American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Courses

Conspectus is an AIA Continuing Education System (CES) approved provider offering courses registered for AIA CES Credits. See our full AIA CES credit course listing.

American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Courses

Specifications: Formats and Processes

Construction Specifications Institute Specifying Practice Group Webinars

These highly practical webinars explore, with audience participation, a wide range of subject matter related to the specifying process, construction technology, and information organization formats. See our full CSI Specifying Practice Group webinar listing.

Construction Specifications Institute Specifying Practice Group Webinars

Division 01 – It’s not boilerplate

To learn how you can schedule a presentation tailored to your needs, call 609.628.2390 or email your request.

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