Specifications

Architectural and construction specification writing and project manual coordination

"Whether you're need is limited to basic product requirements on plans or the production of a formal set of Specifications within a Project Manual, I will work with you to meet your goal!  I'm experienced working with in-house teams, sub-consultants, management teams, contractors, owners, product manufacturers and industry leaders in identifying project needs, and developing documents that provide the information and guidance necessary to complete projects according to the expectations of all."

Working in your current format and mode of delivery, accessing and modifying one or more of my standard Sections, or starting completely from scratch, I work with you to fashion documents that provide the right information for the products and procedures on your project.  

Key project experience:

  • Target Stores, Minneapolis, MN and Other Locations
    • Developed and maintained multiple prototype specifications for Target Stores in collaboration with in-house personnel, outside consultants and owner personnel, amidst Target Stores' period of rapid expansion throughout the United States.
    • Produced individual Specifications and Project Manual Documents for numerous locations.
  • Sidra Medical and Research Center, Doha, Qatar
    • Produced project specifications in collaboration with in-house personnel, out-side design architectural firm, client representation, and out-side consultants on major Middle-East facility through Design Development. Initial stages included analysis and redrafting of local foreign project specification into documents matching U.S. and International expectations.  Program incorporated a wide gamut of IT methodology in collaboration and communication with firm across the globe.
  • Sanford Health Clinic and Office Buildings, Sioux Falls, SD and Other Locations
    • Processed with in-house architects and client to evaluate and develop prototype specifications for the development of multiple medical facilities.
    • Produced individual Specifications and Project Manual Documents for several locations.
  • Kaiser Permanente Westside Hospital, Hillsboro, OR
    • Produced project Specifications in collaboration with in-house personnel, sub-consultants and client personnel on new facility.
  • Kaiser Permanente Hospital, Ontario, CA
    • Produced project Specifications in collaboration with in-house personnel, sub-consultants and client personnel on new facility.
  • PGE Soccer Stadium Renovation, Portland, OR
    • Produced project Specifications for the total renovation of an existing baseball stadium into the home of the local professional soccer franchise, in collaboration with in-house personnel, sub-consultants and client and general contractor personnel.
  • Children's Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
    • Produced project Specifications in collaboration with in-house personnel, sub-consultants and client personnel, on major renovation of and addition to existing facility.
  • Marquette Hotel Entry Remodel, Minneapolis, MN
    • Produced project Specifications for a renovation of the primary hotel entrance in collaboration with in-house personnel, sub-consultants and general contractor personnel.
  • U.S. Federal Courtroom Remodel, Duluth, MN
    • Produced detailed specifications in collaboration with Design Architect.
  • College of St. Scholastica Bio-Sciences Remodel, Duluth, MN
    • Produced project Specifications in collaboration with in-house personnel, sub-consultants, client personnel and general contractor in Design Build scenario.