Barbara Larson

Background

About Barbara Larson

I am a licensed architect with over 30 years of professional experience with management, construction documents, and specifications for new and renovation of commercial projects in telecommunication, retail, higher education, government, hospitality, healthcare, office and specialties including casinos and entertainment. I aided in establishing a branch office for a medium-sized architectural firm to provide Contract Management Services in Oklahoma and Arkansas for a major telecommunication company; with projects ranging from interior space planning and building maintenance through building additions. Areas of responsibility under that contract include managing client budgets and schedules, hiring engineering and specialty consultants, and managing a staff of architects to create deliverables. Project scope ranges from space planning to prototype roofing specifications and developing prototype drawings and specifications for a major hotel chain. My passion is writing specifications - the means of ensuring Project design intent and integrity are achieved. I am currently a content writer with MasterSpec responsible for updating and maintaining guide specifications; with primary focus on Woodwork and Tiling influencing the Industry by active participation with AWI and TCNA.