Behind the Specs: A Deep Dive into Product Specification Techniques

Spec Shaman

In this episode of the Spec Shaman Podcast, we discuss drinking from the fountain of knowledge on the built environment, credibility over bottom lines and the connection between altruism, education and architectural specification.

We are joined by the accomplished Roy F. Schauffele, President and founder of Division 7 Solutions, Inc. Schauffele is an internationally published author and speaker in energy conservation and sustainable building envelopes.

Schauffele is also a multiple award winner from Build San Antonio Green, a former elected official and Texas Senate appointee. He serves the City of San Antonio as the Vice Chair of the Small Business Development Advocacy Committee as well as the Bexar County Commissioners Precinct 3 appointee on the Bexar County Small, Minority, and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee.

Globally, he is the only person to be a Fellow of the Construction Specifications Institute and the air barrier association of America. He recently completed two terms as a Board member of the (Rainscreen Association in North America). He was among the first to achieve the Certified Air Barrier Specialist (CABS) designation. He recently concluded his services as Executive Advisor to the ABAA Board.
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Kapitel

1. Intro and Welcome (00:00:00)

2. How Does A Company Innovate? (00:03:14)

3. Becoming A Manufacturer (00:08:14)

4. Sustainability Transformation (00:09:53)

5. Technical Resource For Architects (00:14:21)

6. Importance of Case Studies (00:19:12)

7. Challenges Getting Specified (00:26:52)

8. Attaining Credibility (00:29:25)

9. Advice for Manufacturers (00:34:23)