Specifications for Architectural Projects
In architectural projects, specifications are crucial written requirements detailing the type, quality, fabrication, installation, and workmanship standards for materials and services. They also encompass codes, standards, and procedures for alternate options within the project manual. Organized as part of Contract Documents, specifications play a vital role in ensuring project quality and compliance with project standards.
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Presented by: Prof Balraj Marjara
Specifications are the written requirements for a material, product, or service for a proposed project, like a building, bridge or machine. For architectural projects, the specifications are art of the Contract Documents included with the bidding and construction requirements and the drawings. This guide/lesson will cover how to organize specifications, the types of specification methods of specification specific type of language used for writing specifications. Few Examples.
Purpose of Specifications Specifications should describe the type and quality of every product required for the project. The specifications should describe the requirements for fabrication, erection, application, installation and finishing. Specifications should describe the quality of workmanship necessary for the project. This includes All phases of creation and installation starting with manufacturing, fabrication, application, installation, finishing and adjustment.
Specifications should include any necessary codes and standards applicable to the project. The specifications should also include descriptions and procedures for alternate materials, products or services if necessary. The specification and project manual. Contract Documents contain the bidding and construction requirements, drawings and specifications. The project manual is the bound written portion of the Contract Documents. The project manual is typically organized according to Master Format.
The project manual contains the following elements Introductory Information Bidding Requirements Contracting Requirements Specifications Appendices Introductory Information Title Page Certifications Page Table of Contents Guide to Use of the Project Manual (used by many specifiers)
Bidding Requirements Bid Solicitation:Advertisement/Invitation to Bid Instructions to Bidders InformationAvailable to Bidders Bid Forms and Supplements Contracting Requirements Agreement General Conditions of the Contract Supplementary Conditions of the Contract Bonds and Certificates
Specifications Division 01 General Requirements Divisions 02 Technical Specifications Appendices Appendices are not included in Master Format but they are useful for including copies of information, reference documents, existing conditions, photographs or example forms for use in administration.
