Task Item No. 5-9: Determine preparatory and finishing requirements for the product.

Question 1

You Should Understand

Task Item No. 5-9: Determine preparatory and finishing requirements for the product.

• Maintain understanding of reference standards that define industry ‘best practices’ for systems installation; e.g. SMACNA, NRCA, etc.
• Establish installation requirements by stating the desired qualities of performance and attributes
• Research and locate pertinent information on manufacturers’ websites and in their literature
• Evaluate possible installation scenarios for cost-effective solution appropriate to the project budget
• Understand what an appropriate level of detail of information needed is for a given project with a given budget
• Establish product requirements by stating the desired qualities of performance and attributes
• Create appropriate Division 1 entries to define administrative and procedural requirements that govern preparatory and finishing requirements for all products.

Answer 1

Reading List

Task Item No. 5-9: Determine preparatory and finishing requirements for the product.

CSPG 1.4.2, 1.6, and Figure 12.12.5

Question 2

Refer to Task Item 5-6

Question 3

1.4.2 Product Selection Decisions

All product selection decisions should be recorded, and the A/E must direct or be made aware of product selection decisions. This requires systematic and progressive compiling of information, beginning with the early design phases. Selecting products for construction is like selecting goods for any other purpose. Selection is based on evaluation of the products against specific criteria derived from the owner’s requirements. Selected products must be coordinated among team members.

There are several factors to consider in evaluating a product:

• : Determine whether the product is appropriate for the project in all respects, including its functionality and aesthetics. Determine its physical limitations and compatibility with other products to be used.
• : Because much of the information and advice regarding the product and its application must come from the manufacturer, the manufacturer must be reputable. Determine what technical services the manufacturer provides and whether these services are available locally. Determine whether shop drawings are provided and whether orders are delivered on time and supervised during installation. Consider how the manufacturer will handle failures and problems involving its products.
• : Determine whether the manufacturer’s directions for installation cover the particular conditions of the project and whether there are alternate methods that must be designated in the specifications. Consider availability of skilled workers and complexity of installation. Determine what the preparatory and finishing requirements are for the product.

Answer 3

1.4.2 Product Selection Decisions

All product selection decisions should be recorded, and the A/E must direct or be made aware of product selection decisions. This requires systematic and progressive compiling of information, beginning with the early design phases. Selecting products for construction is like selecting goods for any other purpose. Selection is based on evaluation of the products against specific criteria derived from the owner’s requirements. Selected products must be coordinated among team members.

There are several factors to consider in evaluating a product:

• Product: Determine whether the product is appropriate for the project in all respects, including its functionality and aesthetics. Determine its physical limitations and compatibility with other products to be used.
• Manufacturer: Because much of the information and advice regarding the product and its application must come from the manufacturer, the manufacturer must be reputable. Determine what technical services the manufacturer provides and whether these services are available locally. Determine whether shop drawings are provided and whether orders are delivered on time and supervised during installation. Consider how the manufacturer will handle failures and problems involving its products.
• Installation: Determine whether the manufacturer’s directions for installation cover the particular conditions of the project and whether there are alternate methods that must be designated in the specifications. Consider availability of skilled workers and complexity of installation. Determine what the preparatory and finishing requirements are for the product.