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| 4 major categories of project manual |
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Definition
1. bidding requirements
2. contract (agreement between owner and contractor, bond forms,etc)
3. general and supplementary conditions of the contract
4. technical specifications |
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Term
| project manual: bidding requirements |
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Definition
invitation to bid
prequalification forms
instructions to bidders
information available to bidders
bid forms |
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| project manual: supplements to bid forms |
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Definition
bid security form
subcontractor list
substitution list |
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| project manual: contract forms |
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Definition
agreement (contract bt owner & contractor)
performance bond
labor and materials payment bond
certificates of insurance |
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| project manual: general and supplementary conditions |
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Definition
general conditions of the contract (AIA form A201)
supplementary conditions |
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Term
| presciptive specifications (2 types) |
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Definition
exactly what product or material the contractor must use
*proprietory - most restrictive, call out particular manufacturer, easier to write, generally shorter, give designer most control, do not allow for competitive bidding
*base bid (or equal) - calls out proprietory but allows substitution. risky |
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| What are the 2 variations of a base bid spec? |
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Definition
1. list several approved manufacturers of a product, satisifies requirement for public work where at least 3 must be listed, burden of quality of manufacturers placed on designer
2. approved equal - contractor has to submit the substitution for review by designer, puts burden on contractor
**in both cases, cleary state the lead time the contractor must give the designer to explore alternates |
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Term
| descriptive specification |
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Definition
type of performance (or open) spec that gives detailed written requirements for the material or product and the workmanship required for its fabrication or installation
*no trade names mentioned
*difficult to write because all pertinent info for the construction and installation must be included |
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| What are the two broad catigories of specifications? |
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Definition
1. Prescriptive. tells exactly what to bid.
2. Performance. tell what result must be achieved. |
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Term
| What is a reference standard specification? |
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Definition
A variation of the descriptive spec that discribes a material, product, or process based on requirements set by an accepted authority or test method.
* easy to write (short)
* liability is minimized |
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| What is a preformance specification? |
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Definition
a statement setting criteria and results required fo the item being specified. the results can be verifed by measurements, tests, or other types of evaluation. The means of achieving the required results are not specified; this is left up to the contractor or vendor.
* difficult to write
* specifier must know all criteria, state the methods for testing compliance and write and unambiguous document
* rarely used for interior construction |
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Term
| What are Master specifications? |
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Definition
| Prewritten specifications that cover nearly all types of products,methods of installation, and other variables that relate to the specific product or construction activity. |
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Term
| What are guide specifications? |
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Definition
| Similar to master specs, except that are usually not as complete. |
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| What are the three ways master specs are produced? |
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Definition
1. Commercial product available to buy
* these are maintained by another entity out side your office
2. Write your own and maintain them.
3. Hire a specifications consultant who uses their own or a commercial product.
* advantage to this method is this person is experienced and knows what questions to ask, how to select and evaluate materials, how to coordinate all the sections, and how to customize each section for a specific project. |
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Term
| How is the technical section organized? |
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Definition
It has been standardized with the MasterFormat system. a numbering system is used to format project related information for use in specifing, cost estimating, and data filing.
* developed by CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) and CSC (Construction Specifications Canada) |
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Term
What is the title for MasterFormat division 00?
What dose this division cover? |
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Definition
Procurement and contrating requirements
* Bid solicitation
* info available to bidders
* bid forms
* contract and certificates
* general conditions
* supplementary conditions
* addenda
* modifications |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 01?
What dose this division cover? |
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Definition
General Requirements
* summary of work
* how pricing and payment will be handled
* alternates
* value analysis
* contract modification procedures
* unit pricing
* construction progress documentation
* submittal procedures
* quality control
* temporary facilities at job site
* product substitution procedurees
* owner furnished items
* special execution requirements
* final cleaning |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 02?
What dose this division cover? |
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Definition
Existing conditions
* Site remediation
* site decontamination
* subsurface investigation
* surveying
* selective demolition |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 03?
What dose this division cover? |
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Definition
Concrete
* forms
* reinforcement
* cast in place
* precast
* cementitious decks and underlayment
* grouts
* restoration and cleaning |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 04?
What dose this division cover? |
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Masonry
* brick
* concrete block
* stone
* terra cotta
* simulated masonry
* glass block
* restoration and cleaning |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 05?
What dose this division cover? |
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Metals
* Sructural steel and other metals
* ornamental metals
* metal fabrications
* expansion joint covers
* restoration and cleaning |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 06?
What dose this division cover? |
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Wood, Plastics, and Composites
* structural wood framing
* rough and finished carpentry
* architectural woodwork
* structural plastics
* plastic fabrication
* restoration and cleaning |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 07?
What dose this division cover? |
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thermal and moisture Protection
* dampproofing and waterproofing
* insulation
* vapor retarders
* air barriers
* shingles
* roof tiles
* siding
* membrane roofing
* flashing
* joint sealers
* fire and smoke protection
* roofing speicalties (hatches, smoke vents, roof pavers, scuppers, gravel stops) |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 08?
What dose this division cover? |
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Openings
* door
* windows
* store front
* skylights
* hardware
* curtain walls
* glazing |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 09?
What dose this division cover? |
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Finishes
* plaster
* gypsum
* flooring
* ceilings
* wall covering
* acoustical treatment
* paint and other coatings |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 10?
What dose this division cover? |
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Specialties
* visual display boards
* toilet compartments
* louvers
* grilles
* wall and corner guards
* access flooring
* pre-built fireplaces
* flagpoles
* signage
* lockers
* awnings
* demountable partitions
* storage shelving
* exterior protection
* toilet and bath accessories |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 11?
What dose this division cover? |
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Equipment
* vaults and security items
* teller security equip
* church related equip
* library equip
* theater and stage equip
* loading dock equip
* detention equip
* athletic equip
* medical equip
* mortuary equip
* lab equip
* planetarium equip
* observatory equip
* office equip |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 12?
What dose this division cover? |
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Furnishings
* systems furniture
* window treatments
* accessories
* multipule seating
* interior plants
* Manufactured case work |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 13?
What dose this division cover? |
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special construction
* air support structures
* special purpose rooms
* seismic control
* radiation protection
* lighting protection
* pre-engineered structures
* hot tubs
* kennels |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 14?
What dose this division cover? |
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Conveying equipment
* elevators
* escalators
* dumbwaiters
* moving walks
* lifts |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 21?
What dose this division cover? |
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Fire suppression
* detection and alarms |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 22?
What dose this division cover? |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 23?
What dose this division cover? |
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| Heating, ventalting and air conditioning (HVAC) |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 25?
What dose this division cover? |
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Integrated Automation
* energy monitoring and control
* environmental control
* lighting control |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 26?
What dose this division cover? |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 27?
What dose this division cover? |
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Communications
* the nature of computer networks
* cable
* telephone
* internet
* sound systems |
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What is the title for MasterFormat division 28?
What dose this division cover? |
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Electronic safety and security
* the nature of security systems
* intrusion detection
* security access
* video surveillance |
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Term
| What are the 3 parts of MasterFormat organization within a section? |
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Definition
Part 1: General
Part 2: Products
Part 3: Execution |
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Term
| Where are the two places a sustainability specification can be noted |
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Definition
1. Division 10: general requirements
2. in all individual technical sections that cover specific material and construction elements. |
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