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Construction Specifications Writing
Principles and Procedures
Mark Kalin, Robert S. Weygant, Harold J. Rosen, John R. Regener
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Construction Specifications Writing
Principles and Procedures
Mark Kalin, Robert S. Weygant, Harold J. Rosen, John R. Regener
Información del libro
Updated edition of the comprehensive rulebook to the specifier's craft
With this latest update, Construction Specifications Writing, Sixth Edition continues to claim distinction as the foremost text on construction specifications. This mainstay in the field offers comprehensive, practical, and professional guidance to understanding the purposes and processes for preparation of construction specifications.
This new edition uses real-world document examples that reflect current writing practices shaped by the well-established principles and requirements of major professional associations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC), and the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). Also included are guidelines for correct terminology, product selection, organization of specifications according to recognized CSI formats, and practical techniques for document production. Fully revised throughout, this Sixth Edition includes:
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Updates to MasterFormat 2004, as well as SectionFormat/PageFormat 2007 and Uniformat
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End-of-chapter questions and specification-writing exercises
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Samples of the newly updated construction documents from the AIA
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New chapter on sustainable design and specifications for LEED projects
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Updated information on the role of specifications in Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Preguntas frecuentes
Información
- Agreement —A written agreement between the Owner and the Contractor summarizing the work to be performed, the Time in which the Work shall be completed, and the Contract Sum to be paid. Also identified in the Agreement are the Contract Drawings, the Contract Specifications, and other referenced documents such as bond forms, insurance certificates, other certifications, Contractor's qualifications statement, documentation of the Contractor's financial status, subcontractors and suppliers lists, special warranty documents, and just about any other type of written document that the Owner requires. Note: the Agreement is typically prepared by the Owner's legal and insurance counsels or by the Construction Manager if one is involved in the project. The Architect/Engineer typically does not prepare the Agreement and its attachments. If the Architect/Engineer is involved in producing the Agreement and its attachments, it should be under the direction of the Owner. Architects and engineers are not trained to produce legal instruments (documents) and insurance documents, nor are they licensed to practice law and insurance underwriting.
- Conditions of the Contract—Typically, these consist of the General Conditions and the Supplementary Conditions. General Conditions are typically preprinted standard documents prepared by professional societies such as (for architectural projects) the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and (for engineering projects) the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), American Consulting Engineers Council (ACEC), and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Together, the listed engineering societies jointly publish documents as the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC). The Conditions of the Contract are discussed in greater detail in Chapter 9.
- Drawings—Graphic descriptions of the Work to be performed by the Contractor. The content of Drawings and the relationship between the Drawings and Specifications are discussed in greater detail in Chapter 2.
- Specifications—Written descriptions of the Work to be performed by the Contractor. The types of Specifications, their content, and specification writing principles and practices are discussed in greater detail below and in Chapters 5, 6, and 7.
- Modifications—Architect's Supplemental Instructions (for contracts based on AIA A201, General Conditions of the Contract), Field Orders (for contracts based on EJCDC C-700, General Conditions of the Contract), Construction Change Directives (for contracts based on AIA A201, General Conditions of the Contract), Work Change Directives (for contracts based on EJCDC C-700, General Conditions of the Contract), and Change Orders (for contracts based on both AIA and EJCDC General Conditions of the Contract). “Modifications” are changes to the documents after execution (signing) of the Agreement. Prior to execution of the Agreement, changes are generally made using Addenda. Addenda and Contract Modifications are discussed in greater detail in Chapter 13.
Índice
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Preface
- Chapter 1: The Role of Specifications
- Chapter 2: Relationship between Drawings and Specifications
- Chapter 3: Organization of Specifications
- Chapter 4: The Project Manual and Specifications Sections
- Chapter 5: Formats for Specification Sections
- Chapter 6: Types of Specifications
- Chapter 7: Specifications Writing Principles
- Chapter 8: Bidding Requirements
- Chapter 9: General Conditions of the Contract
- Chapter 10: Supplementary Conditions of the Contract
- Chapter 11: Bonds, Guaranties, and Warranties
- Chapter 12: Division 01 - General Requirements
- Chapter 13: Modifications
- Chapter 14: Specifications Language
- Chapter 15: Specifications Resources
- Chapter 16: Product Selection
- Chapter 17: Specifications Writing Procedures
- Chapter 18: Master Guide Specifications
- Chapter 19: Computer-Assisted Specifications
- Chapter 20: Preliminary Project Description
- Chapter 21: Outline and Shortform Specifications
- Chapter 22: Green Specs/LEED Specs
- Chapter 23: Building Information Modeling
- Appendix A: Project Manual Checklist
- Appendix B: Sample Division 01 - General Requirements
- Appendix C: Sample Preliminary Project Description
- Appendix D: Sample Outline Specifications
- Appendix E: Sample AIA Documents
- Appendix F: Sample EJCDC Documents*
- Study Questions: Answers
- Index