This week, Professor V. joins RICHARD B Samson on site, to discuss the rejection of the precast concrete panel cladding for a renovation of an existing building and garage. Dick suggested to call Mahmoud Al Fayex, from Petra Design, to see if a differe…

Does this story sound familiar? The Bid Close is under 24 hours away, and it’s been a relatively smooth Bid Period until “Ding” the dreaded e-mail notification sound echoes within your headset. There it is, right at the top – a substitution request awa…

The message this week is one of transparency to the fact that editing Specifications can be simplified with detailed SPEC NOTES that “educate” the editor. Special Training is NOT Required. Just an understanding of the content that is being edited withi…

With multiple product solutions to select from and a vast amount of remediation techniques with different price tags, it’s HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to bring in reinforcements! Consult the Product Experts to ensure our Clients receive the care and support req…

In full Halloween costumes, SPECKY and Professor V. attend a local Connection Café Event to see what new product solutions are available. When diving a little deeper into a curtain wall assembly conversation, Professor V. asks to see the 3-Part Product…

As doors begin to open on the trade shows across North America, SPEC SHORTS has dedicated October to “Trade Show Etiquette Month”. We aim to support our product manufacturers with “Prep-For-Success” tips at all upcoming industry events. This week, S…