Associated Spec Group (ASG)

One of the many things we (Associated Spec Consultants) do is help streamline the specifications process by involving Manufacturers from the time we receive the go ahead on a project.  Togther with the ASG, we make this possible in several ways:

 

1)   In conjunction with ASG, we write Manufacturer Product Guide specs, in accordance with MasterFormat, which are then sent for use by CSPECS Technology.  CSPECS in turn automates them for implementation into there spec builder program, available on Manufacturers’ websites.

2)   Another thing we do for the ASG is provide Manufacturers the ability to be specified. 

• We all know that if you look in any commercial guide spec, that there are hundreds of manufacturers to choose from.  Without researching all of them; who do you select as “an equal” to your Basis of Design?
• Manufacturers pay to be placed in those commercial guide specs with no result.  We give you an opportunity to be specified as a Basis of Design or an “equal to” the Basis of Design.

3)   Another thing we do for the ASG is what we call the “Presentation Funnel”.  We currently work with Architects all across the country funneling presentations through us at ASC to their firms.  The process for this is as follows:

• We have a database of presentations that we have seen first hand and it is at the Architects’ disposal.  We will offer presentations that have already been approved and registered by the AIA.
• As an Architect, you call us for a presentation that you plan to present to your firm on an as needed basis.  For instance you may be working on a project and you need a firm wide presentation on a Division 07 product or you need a presentation on Moisture Mitigation; we can offer these to you prescreened at no charge.
• We also have a list of presentations that have been prescreened that you can call and set up monthly firm wide presentations based on your calendar and future needs.
• Or simply call or email for your required learning units to receive a list of our presentations to dispurse among your colleagues. 
  

4)   And lastly but not least, another assistance we provide to the ASG is hosting our mini CES & Expo for Architects.  We are planning trips all over the country in 2012 for Architects in a city near you.   Here Architects can receive their required Learning Units by attending AIA approved presentations.  Along with the presentations will be a mini expo that will display some of the latest products.  These preferred Manufacturers and Reps are hand selected by us at Associated Spec Consultants.

So let us assist you with not only your specification needs, but your product needs as well as the need for AIA required Learning Units.

Email us about any of the above to find out more information.

 

 

 

 

Todd Maxey resume

TODD A. MAXEY, CSI, CDT, SCIP, LEED AP
Partner

Associated Spec Consultants is a consulting firm dedicated to providing clear communications for the construction industry. We provide construction specification services to Architects, Engineers, Product Manufacturers and Facility Owners to support design and construction activities. We service public and private industries for hospitality, pharmaceuticals, laboratories, hotel, commercial, industrial, education, health care, and governmental development.

EXPERIENCE
LEED:
Current in Sustainable Building Design and its influence on new construction and renovation projects. Coordinates LEED project specifications and its content for certification. Assists architectural firms and design teams with the selection of LEED certified products. Confirms changes between the design team and the construction team with regards to product substitutions. Represents design teams as a LEED Accredited Professional.

Specifications:
Experienced in specification development and writing, design criteria development, standards and practices, and quality assurance. Prepare architectural specifications, bidding requirements and contract requirements for construction projects. Duties include technical and product research, coordinating specialty consultant specifications, and contractor submittal review.

Management of in-house specification master guides.

Construction:
Administered new construction and renovation projects. Assisted with disaster anticipation and relief programs. Assisted with contract negotiations, enforced contract compliance for installation of equipment and furnishings while carefully monitoring quantity and quality of both labor and materials. Oversaw and implemented all aspects of on site construction responsibilities including AIA documentation, change orders, RFIs, project schedules, project budgets and punch lists. Coordinated scheduling of sub-contractors and deliveries necessary for construction projects. In accordance with project drawings, met all state and local building code guidelines for compliance. Trained all construction personnel on safety topics on a biweekly basis while assuring the company safety policy was met on all job sites.

Building Inspections:
In accordance with international and state mandated codes, assured that all buildings constructed in the City of Delray Beach, Florida met compliance with the Southern Building Code Congress. Assisted with drawing reviews ensuring code compliance.

CERTIFICATIONS
Construction Specifications Institute – Construction Documents Technologist (CDT)
United States Green Building Council – LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP)

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI)
Specifications Consultants In Independent Practice (SCIP)
United States Green Building Council (USGBC)

EDUCATION
Master of Science – University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN
Bachelor of Science – College of Boca Raton, Boca Raton, FL

Welcome to Associated Spec Consultants, Inc.

As Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) members, Associated Spec Consultants has created a large, quality network of friends, colleagues, experts, and clients with whom we are involved on a professional level. This means that we are able to call upon these professionals to meet the needs of clients while keeping abreast of developments in the building industry. We are extraordinarily focused on what we do and believe the results show through our team approach with our clients.

Please check back as our site is constantly being updated or feel free to give us a call to discuss your thoughts.

Jim and Todd Maxey
Partners

 

Contact Us

Associated Spec Consultants, Inc.
ASG – Associated Spec Group, LLC

4380 Meadowridge Lane
Collegeville, PA 19426
phone: 610.489.4603
fax: 610.489.4653

Email us here

 Email ASG here

 

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About us

Please feel free to explore the tabs to learn more about who we are.  In short we are Associated Spec Consultants; writing and evaluating architectural specifications daily.  Along with industry experts we have also formed a group recognized in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) community as the Architectural Spec Group (ASG).  ASG is determined to help bring a recognized standard to the construction industry known through time as MasterFormat.  Along with our partners in ASG we also will try to bridge the disconnects in the AEC community by offering additional services to our clients.

With the technology we have today and the automation of virtually everything we do or touch, ASG is at the forefront and is willing to be here for all AEC community members.  Call us and ask how, and we’ll blow your socks off at what we have to offer to Architects and Manufacturers.

Company History

Associated Spec Consultants was formed in1992 to prepare construction specifications for architects and engineers. Our goal at Associated Spec Consultants is to combine all our experiences to become our client’s primary technical resource for construction materials, methods, and applications.

The Principals of the firm are James Maxey and Todd Maxey. Jim is a Certified Construction Specifier (CCS) and Todd is a Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) and a LEED Accredited Professional (LEED AP), with diverse backgrounds in construction, specs and building inspections. In addition to our principals, our staff includes full-time specifiers, part-time specifiers, and administrative personnel that allow us to meet the most demanding schedules. Our Spec Writers come with extensive experience in architecture, building renovations, ground up construction, building inspections, and years of specifications writing.

Our approach is to continue to offer dedicated service to our clients by offering all of the following:

• Start to Finish Architectural and Engineering Specifications
• Manufacturer Product Specifications
• Major information resource
• One-on-One team approach
• Personalized project specifications
• Specialty Specifications such as SpecsIntact and VA Specifications

Our clients tell us that our ideas help them provide a better service to building owners and give their employees valuable tools to improve project coordination. We will document technical, quality, and construction requirements at each project phase so the project team knows what the design includes. We provide candid opinions based on research and experience, advising the project architect on materials, applications, and available options.