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The document discusses engineering drawing and plans specifications. It explains that specifications are an important part of construction contract documents and include drawings, general conditions, supplementary conditions, and technical specifications. It describes the purpose and contents of each of these specification elements. The document also discusses different types of specifications such as performance, prescriptive, proprietary, and reference specifications. It provides tips for writing clear, concise, and properly organized specifications.

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MTPDF1 - Common Specification Information

The document discusses engineering drawing and plans specifications. It explains that specifications are an important part of construction contract documents and include drawings, general conditions, supplementary conditions, and technical specifications. It describes the purpose and contents of each of these specification elements. The document also discusses different types of specifications such as performance, prescriptive, proprietary, and reference specifications. It provides tips for writing clear, concise, and properly organized specifications.

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CE0003L

Engineering  Drawing  and  Plans


COMMON  SPECIFICATION  
INFORMATION
LESSON  9
OBJECTIVES

■At  the  end  of  the  chapter,  the  learner  should  be  able  to:
− Understand  the  specification  of  materials  indicated  in  the  plans
COMMON  SPECIFICATION  INFORMATION

Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
Construction  Contract  Documents                                

Stage  1  Preconstruction Stage  2:  Procurement

Conceptual  Planning
Stage3:  Construction

Design

Stage  4:  Project  Close-­out


SPECIFICATIONS
Contract Documents

vAgreement
vConditions  of  the  Contract
vDrawings
vSpecifications
vAddenda
vModifications
SPECIFICATIONS

Bidding  and  
Contract  
Documents
SPECIFICATIONS
Drawings (plans, blueprints)

vPhysical,  quantitative,  visual  description


vOrganized  by  sequence  of  construction
• General  information  and  site  work
• Structural  
• Architectural
• Plumbing
• Heating,  air-­‐conditioning,   and   ventilation   (HVAC)
• Electrical
SPECIFICATIONS
Drawings (plans, blueprints)

vSections  numbered  separately


vSections  begin  with  list  of  standard  symbols  and  abbreviations
vEach  drawing  page  shows  scale  and  approval  signatures
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications

Includes  the  following:


vTitle  Page
vTable  of  Contents
vAddenda
vBidding  Requirements
• Invitation  to  Bid
• Instructions  to  Bidders
• Information  Available  to  Bidders
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications

Includes  the  following  (cont’d):


vSample  forms
• Agreement
• Bid  form
• Bid  bond
• Performance  and  Payment  Bonds
• Other  Sample  Forms
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications

Includes  the  following  (cont’d):


vConditions  of  the  Contract
• General  Conditions
• Supplementary  Conditions
vSchedule  of  Drawings
vTechnical  Specifications  
SPECIFICATIONS
Who needs specifications?

vContractor/Estimator
vPurchasing  agent
vInspector
vOwner
vSubcontractors
vMaterials  and  equipment  manufacturers
SPECIFICATIONS
General Conditions

Document establishing the legal rights, responsibilities, and


relationships of the parties to the contract. The parties are the
owner, owner’s representative, and the contractor
SPECIFICATIONS
Supplementary (Special) Conditions

vNumber of copies of contract documents to be received by the


contractor
vType of surveying information to be provided by the owner
vMaterial owner will provide
vSpecific information about material substitutions
vChanges in insurance requirements
SPECIFICATIONS
Supplementary (Special) Conditions

vRequirements concerning the phasing of construction


vExamination of the site
vStart date for construction
vRequirements for project security
vRequirements for temporary facilities
vSpecific procedures for submitting shop drawings
SPECIFICATIONS
Supplementary (Special) Conditions

vCost-­reporting requirements
vJob schedule requirements
vSpecial cleaning requirements
vTraffic control requirements
vDiscovery of artifacts of cultural or historical value
SPECIFICATIONS
Technical Specifications (specs)

Written document that covers the qualitative items of a project as


opposed to the quantitative information provided in the drawings.
Technical specifications modify or clarify what is shown in the
drawings.
SPECIFICATIONS
Problems Encountered in Specs

Conflicting information
v(1) technical specs govern
v(2) architect/engineer (A/E) makes determination

Omitted information in either drawings or specs


vAssumption of “greater value” intended
SPECIFICATIONS
Format of Technical Specs

Technical specifications are organized according to the general


order of the work to be performed, beginning with site work and
ending with finish work items. Divisions are defined in such a
way as to segregate the work by craft jurisdiction.
COMMON  SPECIFICATION  INFORMATION

Types  of
Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPES OF SPECIFICATIONS

Basic Categories
vPerformance: specifies the end result as measured by some
noted criteria
vPrescriptive: specifies the materials and workmanship
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPES OF SPECIFICATIONS

Question: If the technical specification contains both prescriptive


and performance instructions, is the contractor required to fulfill
both portions of the specification? Explain.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPES OF SPECIFICATIONS

Other Forms of Specifications


vOpen Specification
vClosed Specification
• permits only a particular item or system
• in principle, not legal for public work unless at least three choices are
specified
• can be prescriptive or performance
• also called base bid (1 choice) or bidder’s choice (2 options)
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPES OF SPECIFICATIONS

Other Forms of Specifications (cont’d)


vProprietary Specification: closed spec with no alternative
vOr Equal Specifications
• variation on the proprietary specification
• should be avoided (Why?-­judgement of what is equal is difficult)
vOr Approved Equal Specifications
• problematic for bidding
• approval is not easily given
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPES OF SPECIFICATIONS

Other Forms of Specifications (cont’d)


vAll-­Inclusive Specifications
• many questions unanswered
• phrases like, “as directed by engineer,” or, “to the approval of the
architect”
• not good for bidding or fair administration of contract
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPES OF SPECIFICATIONS

Other Forms of Specifications (cont’d)


vReference Specifications -­ establishes separate document as
part of contract by citation
vStandard Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION WRITING TIPS

vThree Cs
vClear (organization and coordination)
vCorrect (consistency within and with drawings)
vConcise (brief and to the point;; not verbose)
vVocabulary (clearly defined terms, especially abbreviations)
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION WRITING TIPS

vBegin at about 50% completion of drawings


vLevel of detail appropriate for complexity of project
vResearch (especially for prescriptive specifications)
vBe careful of omissions and conflicts due to cutting and pasting
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATION WRITING TIPS

CSI PARAGRAPH FORMAT


PART
1.1 ARTICLE TITLE
A. Paragraph
1. Subparagraph
a. Subparagraph
1) Subparagraph
ASK  ANY  QUESTION  
RELATED  TO  OUR  TOPIC  
FOR  TODAY.
Do  the  Exercises
REFERENCES
Bethune, J. D. (2008). Engineering graphics with AutoCAD 2009.
Prentice Hall Press.
Jensen, C. H., Helsel, J. D., & Dennis, R. (2008). Engineering
drawing and design. McGraw-­Hill.
Simmons, C. H., Maguire, D. E., & Phelps, N. (2012). Manual of
Engineering Drawing: Technical Product Specification and
Documentation to British and International Standards.
Butterworth-­Heinemann.

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