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Specifications and Schedules Flashcards

1
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What is one form of communication that the construction industry uses?

A

Working drawings also known as blueprints

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What are blueprints?

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They represent the construction project through pictures and specifications.

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What are specifications?

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They describe the work to be done

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What do specifications include?

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Written descriptions of the types of materials and specific equipment required, general and specific info for both the contractor and workers regarding what it is to be done and how it is to be done and any other info that cannot be placed on drawings.

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5
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What are schedules?

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They provide information on what goes where

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6
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Any changes to the original blueprints are called?

A

Revisions

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7
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What are changes to specifications called?

A

Addenda

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8
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Addendum means?

A

Pre bid

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9
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What always takes precedence over original drawings and specifications?

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Addenda and revisions

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10
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The info found in the addenda at the front of specifications supersedes the info in the?

A

Original specifications

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11
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The specifications always supersede the info found in the?

A

Blueprint revisions

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12
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Revised blueprints always supersede the?

A

Originals

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13
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What is a drawing legend?

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Consists of a table that shows the drawing numbers and sheet titles

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14
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Schedules describe purchased components such as?

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Grilles, registers, motors, diffusers, VAV boxes, or light fixtures

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15
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What do schedules help you avoid?

A

Getting the wrong pieces delivered to the project

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16
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What always supersede the drawings?

A

The written specifications

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17
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What do floor plans depict?

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Functional relationships between rooms and location of diffusers and grilles.

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18
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What is done to the size of the duct on the print when it has insulation?

A

The size is the free space inside the duct

19
Q

All detailed plans and drawings need to conform to which codes?

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The National Building code of Canada, or the Alberta Building Code

20
Q

What do exterior elevations depict?

A

How the building or equipment will appear

21
Q

Describe working drawings?

A

They explain the relationship between various specifications, usually represented by a scale drawing of a part or assembly that provides a guide for the manufacturer.

22
Q

What do the working drawings show?

A

The location, height, length, and gauge thickness of HVAC ductwork

23
Q

What do specifications state?

A

SMACNA requirements and all other detailed information needed to construct the ductwork.

24
Q

Architectural drawings include which plans and views?

A

Site plans, floor plans, exterior elevation views of building on the specified property, interior elevation views, material specifications, building sectional views, and detail sectional views

25
Q

What is the datum point?

A

The elevation

26
Q

What do structural drawings show?

A

The foundation of the site and location of the sleeves for duct penetrations, fire dampers, and break away connections.

27
Q

What do mechanical drawings provide?

A

Information on the HVAC systems to be installed in the building

28
Q

What do the plumbing drawings show?

A

The equipment schedules

29
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What do the electrical drawings show?

A

The lighting layout and the circuits for the electrical power supply for the building.

30
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For larger jobs, the architectural drawings follow the form established by the?

A

Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and the Construction Specifications Canada (CSC)

31
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Any changes or inconsistencies on the drawing should be indicated in?

A

Red pen and initialed by all parties

32
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Any changes in drawings are referred to as?

A

as-builds

33
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What should you never orally agree to?

A

To a drawing change that is going to cost more money, as you may be left financially responsible for any added costs.

34
Q

What is the National Master Specification (NMS)?

A

It is a comprehensive library of construction specification sections used by both government and private industry and is used as a resource tool.

35
Q

Describe (BIM) Building Information Management?

A

It uses computer technology to establish a digital representation of the physical aspects of a facility in both two or three dimensions with embedded object information or intelligence. It also includes all of the information used to construct the building.

36
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What do the engineered technical specifications describe?

A

The use of particular materials and their installation.

37
Q

Master Format is organized into how many basic groupings?

A

16

38
Q

What does the architectural design professional generally have strengths in?

A

Space planning, access and egress, shapes, finishes, and colors

39
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What does the engineer design professional generally do?

A

Takes spaces, shapes and materials, and creates structural, mechanical and electrical systems that will support the function of a facility.

40
Q

For small projects, what is the common way to do material takeoffs?

A

By hand

41
Q

What can lead to inconsistent job take-off sheets?

A

When numerous sheet metal people of varying skill levels are ordering ducts and fittings.

42
Q

What is essential in the decision making process of a project schedule?

A

Knowing when shop drawings are required and what requires pre-fabricating

43
Q

According to the Canadian Construction Association, what is the domain of most large contractors?

A

Building information modelling

44
Q

What always supersede the drawings plans?

A

Specifications

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