Project Manual & Spec

Question 1

Project manual includes

Answer 1

• Cover sheet
• TOC
• bidding requirements

1. invitation to bid
2. prequalification forms
3. instruction to bidders
4. information available to bidders
5. bid forms

• supplements to bid forms

1. bid security form
2. subcontractor list
3. substitution list

• contract forms

1. agreement (contract between owner and contractor)
2. performance bond
3. labor and materials payment bond
4. certificates of insurance

• general (A201) and supplementary conditions
• technical specifications

Question 2

3 sections of spec

Answer 2

1. general 2. products 3. execution

Question 3

Master Spec - Division 01

Answer 3

General Requirements

Question 4

Master Spec - Division 02

Answer 4

Existing Conditions

Question 5

Master Spec - Division 03

Answer 5

Concrete

Question 6

Master Spec - Division 04

Answer 6

Masonry

Question 7

Master Spec - Division 05

Answer 7

Metals

Question 8

Master Spec - Division 06

Answer 8

Wood, Plastics, Composites. Covers structural wood framing, rough carpentry, finish carpentry, custom casework.

Question 9

Master Spec - Division 07

Answer 9

Thermal and Moisture Protection

Question 10

Master Spec - Division 08

Answer 10

Openings. Doors & windows including metal and wood door / window frames. Specialty doors, storefronts, skylights, curtain walls, glazing and hardware.

Question 11

Master Spec - Division 09

Answer 11

Finishes. Covers plaster, gypsum wall (including metal framing), flooring, floor and wall tiles, terrazo, ceilings and acoustical treatments, paints and coatings.

Question 12

Master Spec - Division 10

Answer 12

Specialties. Includes visual display boards, toilet compartments, louvers, grilles, wall and corner guards, access flooring, lockers, awnings, demountable partitions, storage shelving, exterior protections like sun screens and storm panels, and toilet and bath accessories.

Question 13

Master Spec - Division 11

Answer 13

Equipment

Question 14

Master Spec - Division 12

Answer 14

Furnishings. Includes furniture, window treatments, manufactured casework.

Question 15

Master Spec - Division 13

Answer 15

Special Construction

Question 16

Master Spec - Division 14

Answer 16

Conveying Equipment

Question 17

Master Spec - Division 21

Answer 17

Fire Suppression

Question 18

Master Spec - Division 22

Answer 18

Plumbing

Question 19

Master Spec - Division 23

Answer 19

Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Question 20

Master Spec - Division 25

Answer 20

Integrated Automation. Including energy monitoring and control, environmental control, lighting control and similar topics.

Question 21

Master Spec - Division 26

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Electrical

Question 22

proprietary spec (closed base bid)

Answer 22

The most restrictive. Product/materials/systems are specifically called out and there’s no substitutions allowed. Easy to write, short.

Question 23

prescriptive spec with alternates

Answer 23

A base bid with a list of at least 3 approved manufacturers or “approved equal”

Question 24

performance spec

Answer 24

specifies the results the final construction assembly must achieve. Does not mention trade names. It gives the contractor and suppliers more scope to innovate and adopt cost effective methods of work, potentially offering better value for money. Contractors can comparatively bid.

Question 25

descriptive spec

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detailed requirements for the material or product and the workmanship required for its fabrication and installation

Question 26

reference spec

Answer 26

describe a material, product or process based on requirements set by an authority or test method

Question 27

MasterFormat divisions are published by

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CSI - Construction Specifications Institute and CSC - Construction Specifications Canada

Question 28

Specifying for Sustainability - Division 01 General Requirements

Answer 28

A separate spec section to set the goals and general direction of the project for sustainability and environmental quality. A summary of the environmental goals addressing: 1. resource-efficient material and systems; 2. energy conservation; 3. indoor air quality. If seeking LEED, individual credits requirements by LEED may be listed. Required submittals from the contractor includes 1. manufactured certificates of recycled contents 2. certificates of certified wood 3. material emission test reports 4. MSDS (material safety data sheets) Requirements for test / procedures of materials to meet standards. Hazardous materials list. Minimize construction pollution and impact to environments.

Question 29

Specifying for Sustainability - Individual Spec

Answer 29

specify products with local products, recycled contents, low VOCs, energy efficiency, cleaning and maintenance requirements, certification by a third party.

Question 30

Spec writing guidelines

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1. use current standards and test methods 2. avoid specify test methods and end result / product the same time. 3. avoid using standards tat cannot be measured. 4. avoid exculpatory clauses 5. avoid ambiguous words 6. keep short 7. one major idea in each paragraph

Question 31

Bidding documents include

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Project manual + drawings + addenda

Question 32

Construction documents include

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Drawings and Spec

Question 33

Construction contract documents include

Answer 33

• bidding requirements not included
• shop drawing not included
• Contract documents inlcudes Owner-Contractor Agreetments