Lesson 09 - Documentation Flashcards
PROPRIETARY SPECIFICATIONS
Call for desired materials, products, systems, and equipment by their trade names and model numbers
CLOSED SPECIFICATIONS
Require a particular brand or trade name and do not permit substitution.
OPEN SPECIFICATIONS
name several (usually 3) acceptable materials, products, or systems, and contractors may use any of them.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS
Define products or systems by describing desired end results that are performance oriented.
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS
refer to quality standards established by recognized testing authorities or by the federal government.
DESCRIPTIVE SPECIFICATIONS
Are the most detailed of all specifications. They describe all components of products, their arrangement and methods of assembly, physical and chemical properties, arrangement and relationship of parts, and numerous other details and requirements.
Cash Allowance Specifications
Bidders set aside money to be applied to the construction work at the architects direction. Cash Allowance specifications are used when full information on levels of quality has not been determined or is not available at the time bids are solicited. Hardware and carpeting are often handled in this manner.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Defined as activities over and above normal architectural and engineering services, conducted during the pre-design, design, and construction phases, which contribute to the control of time and cost.
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS _Include:
Bidding Requirements Contract Forms Conditions of the Contract Specifications Drawings Addenda Contract Modifications
BID DOCUMENTS (Do not Include Documents after bid opening) include_
Bidding Requirements Contract Forms Conditions of the Contract Specifications Drawings Addenda
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS (Do not include bidding Requirements)
Contract Forms Conditions of the Contract Specifications Drawings Addenda Contract Modifications
