The Construction Specifier Express

June 9, 2026

$7M restoration of historic courthouse to begin

The Barnstable Superior Courthouse in Massachusetts is a historic landmark. See how a restoration project will tackle nearly two centuries of wear and tear.

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The water test many projects get wrong

Field water testing can reveal problems long before occupants do. Learn the essentials of AAMA 501.2 and avoid common mistakes.

Quiz: How sustainable is your roofing IQ?

Take this quiz to see how much you know about the environmental benefits and performance features of modern composite roofing.

DISCUSSIONS OF THE WEEK

Phrasing specifications like military orders

One of my coworkers shared with me the following excerpt from The Engineer's Manual of English, by W.O. Syperd, Alvin M. Fountain, and Sharon Brown, revised edition published 1943, by Scott, Foresman and Company.

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Non-conforming and deficiency definitions

I'm assembling a presentation for junior staff on creating field observation reports. We often use the terms non-conforming, deficiencies, corrective action, etc., when describing work observed. Curious if anyone has come across "industry standard" definitions or AIA-defined terms for use in creating field observation reports.

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