Classic cabinet construction combines beauty and value in popular styles and neutral finishes. Cliqstudios signature cabinets are our most popular. Massdot issues construction specifications for use on our construction contracts. Aia members receive a 10 percent discount on a masterspec license, which includes. Construction specifications collection of csi 3 part formatted building product specifications, free to download for all popular word processors. How to write construction specifications for contract documents. The following standard specifications files will be released in a softbound, published book in august. Metric units of measurement are shown by the corresponding u. Building with masonry is a fourpart e book that takes a multifaceted look at the technical aspects of designing masonry wall assemblies and restoration of deteriorated masonry buildings. Standard specs montana department of transportation. Standard and supplemental specifications for construction and materials including a wiki with approved revisions. A crossreference to a specific subsection of these specifications includes all general requirements of the section of which the subsection is a part.
Aar association of american railroads aashto american association of state highway and transportation officials. A building or structure on the same lot as the main or principal building. The book is titled, standard specifications for highway and bridge construction, series 2009. The article describes the three main types of construction specifications. Construction documents phase the third phase of the architects basic services wherein the architect prepares working drawings, specifications. Welcome to the mdot standard specifications for construction.
Mississippi standard specifications for state aid road and. Provides individual specifications from ac 150537010, standards for specifying construction of airports, including construction standards for general provisions, earthwork, flexible base courses, rigid base courses, flexible surface courses, rigid pavement, fencing, drainage, turfing, lighting installation, pavement rejuvenation. Standard specifications for construction and maintenance of. The agency has also fixed any small errors or errata, such as incorrect spellings or missing punctuation, that have been found. When this publication, entitled standard specifications for roads and structures, dated january 2018, is incorporated by reference into the departments construction bid proposals or contracts. With automatic submittal log asl, you can create a submittal log from a spec book at the start of a project. New techniques and products are changing the rules for this ageold construction method. Equipment worlds is a free resource for construction contractors, construction equipment manufacturers, and construction equipment dealers. Populated by the specifier, a specification document describes in words what cannot be visualised or explained on a drawing or model. While the primary audience is the fhwa division offices, the information presented in this document will also be of interest and use to state dot personnel and others that draft and enforce contracts and specifications. The specification committee described in procedural directive 5. However, there are three main types of construction specifications commonly used on projects. Our building product and material specifications are free to view and download in doc, rtf or text. Free building product specifications all of arcat specs are written by csi fellows.
Specifications a detailed, exact statement of particulars, especially statements prescribing materials and methods. A ceiling of fibrous tiles that are highly absorbent of sound energy. Construction specifications are usually required because drawings alone can rarely define the qualitative issues of a scheme. Information and general specifications about electricity supplied from srps lines. With potentially thousands of spec pages, managing revisions, organizing, and distributing spec sections while maintaining the current set is a daunting task.
This consistency can be promoted if one person drafts all the documents or, if parts are written by others, one person carefully reads through the whole finished set. The greenbook committee is an administrative committee of pwsi responsible for producing a new edition every three years and a supplement in each intervening year, promoting the publication, as well as evaluating additions, deletions and revisions. Provides details on the types of materials and installations needed. Copies of the 2005 construction and material specifications may be purchased by contacting.
Being very specific about the work that needs to be done is crucial in construction. Project managers use construction specifications to do this. Procore provides the only spec management tool designed specifically for general contractors to spend less time managing specs, and more time getting work done. A specification often refers to a set of documented requirements to be satisfied by a material, design, product, or service. The 16 divisions of construction, as defined by the construction specifications institute csis masterformat, is the most widely used standard for organizing specifications and other written information for commercial and institutional building projects in the u. Mainedot standard specifications march 2020 edition after much stakeholder input, the 2014 standard spec book has been revised. The requirements stated herein may be revised or amended from. The sentences that direct the contractor to perform work are written as commands. Arcat specs are complete, accurate, and in the csi 3part and the canadian csc formats for building and construction professionals. Wherever the following terms are used in these specifications or other contract documents, the intent and meaning will be interpreted as shown below.
The book provides engineers and contractors with a complete, and uptodate catalog of standards for highways, incidental structures and traffic control applications. Asl is an addon feature to plangrid that is separate from submittals. Construction specifications colorado department of. This book has been prepared to provide a compilation of standard specifications for insertion by reference into alabama department of transportation construction contracts. Outline of specifications each specification is outlined by articles and sections. This specification book uses the word shall to describe the contractors responsibilities. Txdot has established standards and specifications for the construction and maintenance of highways, streets and bridges.
The information found on this page is designed for those constructing facilities for. The basic articles required for a specification are. Section s101 definitions and terms wherever in these specifications or in other contract documents the following terms or. For example, a requirement to provide coldweather protection would. Kitchen cabinet construction specifications cliqstudios.
Exact statement of the particular needs to be satisfied, or essential characteristics that a customer requires in a good. Refer to section 00570 for the meaning of abbreviations or terms used in these specifications, the plans, and other contract documents. Construction specification an overview sciencedirect topics. The 2019 standard specification book is mandatory for use on projects advertised after october. The agency has also fixed any small errors or errata, such as incorrect. A thorough set of construction specifications helps project participants understand whats expected of them and ensures customers get what.
This is followed by definitions of terms used in the specs and then certain routine. There are different types of technical or engineering specifications specs, and the term. The sentences that direct the contractor to perform work are written in the active voiceimperative mood. Standard specifications for highways and structures 20. The words shall and will are not required to be followed by the words by the contractor or by the department to retain these meanings. Construction specifications, also known, as specs, detail the work and workmanship needed to complete a construction project. As required documents during the design phase, theyre part of a formal process.
The 2015 standard specifications can be ordered by using the standard specifications and construction manual order form. Construction standards for overhead electric distribution components. Policy it is the policy of the department of transportation to set standards for the performance of road and bridge construction. The book incorporates all supplemental specifications approved for the 2012 standard specification book and all approved changes in. These standard specifications for highways and structures are standard for all district department of transportation contracts awarded by the mayor of the district of columbia, the council of the district of columbia, andor the contracting officer. The word will is used to describe the departments responsibilities. Persons affected this policy affects the division of highways. The standard specifications are the basic requirements governing the material, equipment and methods used in construction contracts administered by the michigan department of transportation. Specifications home iowa department of transportation. Airport construction standards ac 150537010 airports. United states department of specifications and drawings. A term used to represent all drawings, specifications, addenda, other pertinent construction information associated with the construction of a specific project. The specification reference book provides dealers, contractors, heavy haulers, and anyone involved with the equipment transportation industry whether rail, truck, or oceangoing with a comprehensive guide to construction equipment dimensions and specifications.
Construction standards and electric service specifications. Construction terminology cheat sheet planning assignable square footage asf usable square footage within a physical space measured from finished wall to finished wall. The stored specification files are saved in ms word. A specification is often a type of technical standard. More than 300 master construction specifications in masterformat 2004 mf04 are maintained for va construction projects in dual englishmetric units. Uniform specifications help to eliminate conflicts and confusion, lower construction costs, and encourage more competitive bidding by private contractors. Arkansas 2003 standard specification for highway construction. Aisc american institute of steel construction aisi american iron and steel institute aitc american institute of timber construction alsc american lumber standard committee, inc.
In 2004, masterformat was updated and expanded to 50 divisions. Copies of this book may be obtained from the colorado department of transportation, office of bid plans, 4201 e. Purpose the purpose of this policy is to provide for the publication of a book prescribing. This same committee also does the same for the standard plans for public works construction and the special provisions guide. The specification reference book for construction equipment. The checklist format of the book makes it easy to read, and convenient to use with each spec division.
Construction and material standards and specifications. The 2018 edition of the oregon standard specifications for construction is effective for all oregon department of transportation projects with a bid on and after dec. The most common arrangement for specifications substantially parallels the csi construction specification institute format. These construction and material specifications are written to the bidder before award of the contract and to the contractor after award of the contract.
The lists of resources and trade organizations in the back of the book is great for finding additional reference materials. All project documents submitted for the january 26, 2018, letting, or later lettings, must be in accordance with the 2018 spec book. This revision of the standard specifications was issued in 2011. All units peculiar to the various cgs systems measurement systems constructed by using the centimeter, gram and second as base units are to be avoided. Building and construction csi specifications arcat. An addendum is generally issued by the owner to the. Arkansas standard specification for highway construction. Master construction specifications pg181 office of. Addendum addenda written information adding to, clarifying or modifying the bidding documents. Caltrans memorandum implementation of the 2018 construction contract standards, 8312018 pdf limited copies of 2018 standard plans books and 2018 specifications books available for sale design publications order form pdf 2018 standard plans. A minor irregularity is one which is merely a matter of form and not of substance or pertains to some immaterial or inconsequential defect or variation of a bid or proposal from the exact requirement of the solicitation, the correction or waiver of which would not be prejudicial to other bidders or offerors. The 2020 standard and supplemental specifications are only available in the following electronic format.
Errata to 2003 edition standard specifications for highway construction. Missouri standard specifications for highway construction. Please use these files until the book has been released, followed by the electronic reference library erl. Specifications describe the products, materials and work required by a construction contract.
Everedge laminate finish doors have a rich, longlasting color that is environmentally friendly. Also, they define many items including the architects who produce the spec books, such as installation means and methods, general site protection and cleaning, and quality expectations. Construction specification management software procore. This electronic publication is provided for informational purposes and the convenience of those accessing it only. Wherever in these general provisions or in other contract documents the terms or abbreviations are used, the meaning shall be as provided herein. According to the american institute of architects aia document a2012007, the contract documents for a construction project consist of the agreement, conditions of the contract, drawing, specifications, addenda, as well as other miscellaneous documents associated with the contract between the project owner and the contractor hired to complete the work. Standard specifications for construction and maintenance of highways, streets, and bridges adopted by the texas department of transportation november 1, 2014 version 1 for november and december 2014 letting. Wellexecuted specifications form the written portion of the contract documents that are used to execute the project. The purpose of the orange book is to fulfill the need for uniform rules governing public works construction performed in churchill county, carson city, the cities of reno and sparks, the city of yerington, and washoe county. A specification is often a type of technical standard there are different types of technical or engineering specifications specs, and the term is. According to the american institute of architects aia document a2012007, the contract documents for a. The standard listing of construction specifications falls into 50 divisions. The unofficial 2018 standard specifications for construction hereinafter referred to as the unofficial specifications book incorporates, to the best of the agencys ability, all modifications made to the standard specifications by general special provision.
Standards addressing construction of communications and control cables. Specification for construction designing buildings wiki. Specifications and drawings for construction of aerial plant, rus form 515c to. All telecommunications borrowers rus telecommunications staff effective date. Amrl aashto materials reference laboratory anla american nursery and landscape association ansi american national standards institute. In commercial and everyday use, the term weight nearly always means mass. The 2012 standard specification for construction errata edition files are not part of any contract documents for a project and are being provided by mdot as a courtesy service to contractors, vendors, employees and other government agencies.
These standard specifications for road and bridge construction apply to the bidder, before the award of the contract, and to the contractor after award. Standard special provisions are maintained electronically in ecms. Below are links to documents and important information for contractors and professional service providers. Addenda to these specifications may be issued by the department to suit its needs. It will save valuable time when searching for an authoritative explanation of a frequently used term and will become a practical reference for. Mndot standard specifications for construction 2018 pdf the 2018 edition is effective for most projects let on or after january 26, 2018. Overall i recommend this book, but with a few caveats. Standard specifications for construction and materials.
Standard specifications for road and bridge construction. For writing specifications for construction contracts, care must be taken to ensure consistency of requirements throughout and conformity with what is written in other documents. The dictionary of construction terms offers clear and concise explanations of the most commonly encountered legal and technical terms, phrases and abbreviations used throughout the construction industry. Construction specification an overview sciencedirect. Please update this address in all documents that contain our former address 4201 e. Printed copies are available by calling the bid document sales department at 207 6243220, or at their office located on the first floor of the mainedot child street building. Outside plant branch, telecommunications standards division. Standard specifications for construction and maintenance. Apr 03, 2020 find out how procore can help your company manage the spec book. Greenbook committee of public works standards, inc. Measurement and payment articles are combined when the work described is.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact. Whether your spec book is 100 pages or 1,000, asl allows you to create a downloadable spreadsheet with all of your projects submittal register items in just minutes. This resource provides detailed construction equipment specs for over 45 equipment categories, as well as specifications for more than 3,500 separate equipment models. Also covered is masterformat, the industry standard for writing construction specifications. A glazing unit used to reduce the transmission of sound through the glazed opening by bonding a soft interlayer between the layers of glass. The selfextracting zip file contains the stored specifications, pdf files showing change bars for the stored specifications updated with the latest issue of stored specifications and a spreadsheet summarizing the changes made and use instructions.
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