January’s issues of SPEC SHORTS focused on how assumptions collapse under pressure, how silence often signals uncertainty—not rejection—and how specifications demand measurable proof, not surface-level solutions.
“SPEC-NADO Warning – Pressure Changes Everything!” – Wind uplift isn’t speed; it’s pressure differential. When detailing ignores suction forces, ballast migrates, edge conditions fail, and water finds its way in.
“‘Passive’ House Design – ‘Active’ Spec Myth-Busting!” – Passive House success isn’t conceptual—it’s verified. Airtightness testing, energy targets, and certification pathways expose the difference between intent and performance.
“I Spy With My Spec Writer Eye – Construction Assemblies (Part 1)” – Spec writers read drawings as decision maps, not illustrations. Every assembly raises questions about compatibility, sequencing, and what information is missing.
“Overwhelm Looks Like Silence – Open With Your Closer!” – Products aren’t always rejected; sometimes teams are overwhelmed. Opening with clarity and anchoring the discussion ensures solutions are heard—not forgotten.
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