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The Art of Specifying: A Comprehensive Guide for Construction Professionals

Discover the essential principles of specification writing in construction with "The Art of Specifying." This guide covers developing effective specifications, distinguishing between proprietary and generic specs, and understanding the roles of various stakeholders including the end user, architects, and contractors. Learn about presentation methods, relationship building, and utilizing resources like McGraw Hill and ARCAT to enhance your specifications. Enhance your skills and ensure compliance with continuing education requirements in health, safety, welfare, and sustainable design.

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The Art of Specifying: A Comprehensive Guide for Construction Professionals

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  1. Mark Giuranna Troy Kelley ECORE International The Art of Specifying

  2. Outline • Overview • Developing a good spec • Proprietary vs Generic specs • Resources • Identifying the specifier • The End User • Presentation Methods • Relationships

  3. Developing a Good Spec • 3 Part Specification • Manufacturer’s spec • Adapt the spec

  4. Proprietary vs Generic Specs • Public jobs • Approved equal • Voluntary Alternate • Uniformity in specifications

  5. Resources • McGraw Hill Dodge System • REED Data Systems • ARCAT • Blue Book

  6. Resources • Take-offs • Automatic Search’s • Jobs • Architects • Products • Contractors • Competition

  7. Continuing Education • Learning Units • State requirement • Health Safety Welfare Credits (8) • Sustainable Design (4) • LEED • USGBC • Example Organizations • AIA • Construction Specifications Institute • International Interior Design Association • American Society of Interior Designers

  8. Identify the Specifier • Top firms for your products • Are YOU the industry expert? • Individual roles in a firm • Resource Manager • Specifier • Project Architect • Interior Designer • Receptionist (The Gatekeeper)

  9. The End User • Board of Directors • Director of Facilities • Maintenance • Athletic Director • Coach Who Signs the Check?

  10. Presentation Methods • Box Lunch Presentation – Are they worth the time and expense? • Think “Outside the Box” Lunch • Breakfast • Reception • Sponsor an Industry Expert • One-on-one: project driven • Periodic drop by • Sample Maintenance

  11. Relationships • Architect • General Contractor • Construction Manager • Manufacturer • End User

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