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ASCE 9780784477946 2013

ASCE 9780784477946 2013

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Preparation of Construction Specifications for Civil Projects

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“Prepared by the Committee on Specifications of the Construction Institute of ASCE Preparation of Construction Specifications for Civil Projects provides a ready, convenient resource for the recommended principles and approaches used for specification production in civil-engineered projects. Poorly written and ambiguous specifications can result in construction claims, increased cost, and litigation. This guide includes step-by-step instructions, checklists, and sample documents for various specifications. Topics include:
purpose, goals, philosophy, and developmental planning for specifications; formatting, writing, and review of specifications; and bidding and contract award documents. This guide is an update to Preparing Specifications for Design-Bid Build Projects and will be of interest to engineers, contractors, and construction professionals.”

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PDF Pages PDF Title
1 Cover
6 Table of Contents
8 1.0 Introduction
1.1 General Purpose and Goals
1.1.1 Guide Introduction
9 1.1.2 Contractual Relationships
1.1.3 Bid and Contract Documents
10 1.2 Challenges and Suggested Solutions
1.2.1 Introduction
1.2.2 Specification Deficiencies
11 1.2.3 Complicating Circumstances
13 1.2.4 Engineering Concerns
1.2.5 Rising to the Challenge
16 1.2.6 Specification Writing Procedures
1.3 Specification Development Planning
19 1.4 Specification Writing Groups
1.4.1 Construction Document Production Organization
20 1.4.2 Group Functions
1.4.3 Maintaining Standards and Procedures
21 2.0 Writing the Specifications
2.1 Philosophy
2.1.1 Coverage
23 2.1.2 Coordination of Contract Documents
2.1.3 Project Complexity
24 2.1.4 Prescriptive Specifications
26 2.1.5 Performance Specifications
27 2.1.6 Comparison of Prescriptive and Performance Specifications
28 2.1.7 Combining Prescriptive and Performance Specifications
29 2.1.8 Separate Scope of Work Memorandum
30 2.1.9 Specifications and Sustainability
31 2.2 Format
2.2.1 Contract Format
2.2.2 Specification Numbering
32 2.2.3 Specification Contents
34 2.3 Technical Requirements
2.3.1 Coordination with Drawings
35 2.3.2 Workmanship
36 2.3.3 Testing and Acceptance
37 2.4 Computerized Specification Systems
2.4.1 Standard Specifications
2.4.2 Revisions
2.4.3 Specifications with BIM
38 2.5 Specification Writing
2.5.1 Clarity
39 2.5.2 Consistency
2.5.3 Vocabulary
40 2.5.4 Abbreviations and Symbols
2.6 Specification Review
2.7 Specification Example
41 3.0 Issuing Specifications
3.1 Issuance for Bidding
3.1.1 Bidding Documents
3.1.2 Issuance to Bidders
3.2 Bidding Phase
3.2.1 Addenda
3.2.2 Issuance and Receipt of Addenda
42 3.2.3 Addenda Format
43 3.2.4 Responding to Questions from Bidders
3.2.5 Pre-bid Conferences
3.3 Contract Award and Construction
3.3.1 Conforming Documents
44 3.3.2 Specification Revisions
3.4 Final Results
46 Appendices
Appendix A: Additional ASCE Guidance
47 Appendix B: Definitions
49 Appendix C: Codes and Standards
52 Appendix D: Sample Specification
58 Appendix E: Specification Engineer—Job Descriptions
61 Appendix F: Specification Language Problems
65 Appendix G: Checklist for Writing Specifications
68 Bibliography
70 Index
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