Title:
The CSI construction specifications practice guide
Publication Information:
Hoboken, NJ. : Wiley, c2011.
Physical Description:
xiv, 257 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN:
9780470635209
Abstract:
"The Specifications Practice Guide is focused on the roles and responsibilities of the specifications professional in meeting the challenges of the changing world of construction. In this volume, guidelines on topics like writing quality construction specifications and product selection are meshed with best practices for managing project information, working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery, and writing sustainable design specifications. The companion web site contains a PDF of the full text of the book, CSI Glossary Documents, Format Documents, and CCA Forms"-- Provided by publisher.
"The Specifications Practice Guide is focused on the roles and responsibilities of the specifications professional in meeting the challenges of the changing world of construction. In this volume, guidelines on topics like writing quality construction specifications and product selection are meshed with best practices for managing project information, working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery, and writing sustainable design specifications"-- Provided by publisher.
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Summary
The Specifications Practice Guide is focused on the roles and responsibilities of the specifications professional in meeting the challenges of the changing world of construction. In this volume, guidelines on topics like writing quality construction specifications and product selection are meshed with best practices for managing project information, working with Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Integrated Project Delivery, and writing sustainable design specifications. The companion web site contains a PDF of the full text of the book, CSI Glossary Documents, Format Documents, and CCA Forms.
Author Notes
THE CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE (CSI) is a national association dedicated to creating standards and formats to improve construction documents and project delivery. The organization, which has 146 chapters, is unique in the industry in that its members are a cross section of specifiers, architects, engineers, contractors, and building materials suppliers. CSI is renowned in the industry for its rigorous certification programs for professionals seeking to improve their knowledge of accurate and concise construction documents.
Table of Contents
| Introduction |
| Chlapter 01 Project Manual and Specifications Practices |
| 1.1 Project Manual Concept |
| 1.2 Specifications Production |
| 1.3 Profile of a Specifier |
| 1.4 Developing Specifications |
| 1.5 Specifications Organization and Preparation |
| 1.6 Specifying Workmanship |
| 1.7 Considerations during Development of Specifications |
| 1.8 Specifying Quality Assurance and Quality Control |
| 1.9 Preparing the Specifications |
| 1.10 Producing a Project Manual |
| 1.11 Coordination of the Specifications |
| 1.12 Preliminary Review and Coordination of the Project Manual |
| 1.13 Final Preparation of the Project Manual |
| 1.14 Variations Required by Project Delivery Methods |
| Chlapter 02 Specification Language |
| 2.1 Specification Language |
| 2.2 Writing Style |
| 2.3 Vocabulary |
| 2.4 Spelling |
| 2.5 Sentence Structure |
| 2.6 Abbreviations |
| 2.7 Symbols |
| 2.8 Numbers |
| 2.9 Capitalization |
| 2.10 Punctuation |
| 2.11 Grammar |
| 2.12 Inappropriate Terms |
| 2.13 Pronoun Reference |
| 2.14 Unnecessary Word |
| 2.15 Prepositional Phrases |
| 2.16 Streamlining |
| 2.17 Specification Detail |
| Chlapter 03 Methods of Specifying |
| 3.1 Methods of Specifying |
| Chlapter 04 Formats |
| 4.1 Formats |
| 4.2 Hierarchy of Formats |
| Chlapter 05 Construction Agreements |
| 5.1 Construction Agreements |
| 5.2 Project Delivery and Basis of Payment |
| 5.3 Standard Agreement Format |
| 5.4 Standard Agreement Forms |
| 5.5 Inclusion of Agreement in Project Manual |
| Chlapter 06 Conditions of the Contract |
| 6.1 Conditions of the Contract |
| 6.2 General Conditions |
| 6.3 Common Articles |
| 6.4 Supplementary Conditions |
| 6.5 Caution |
| Chlapter 07 Division 01-General Requirements |
| 7.1 Division 01 - General Requirements |
| 7.2 Organizational Basis for Division 01 |
| 7.3 Division 01 Relation to Other Documents |
| 7.4 Writing Division 01 Sections |
| 7.5 Commonly Used Division 01 Sections |
| 7.6 Specifying Allowances |
| 7.7 Specifying Alternates |
| 7.8 Specifying Unit Prices |
| Chlapter 08 Coordinating Drawings and Specifications |
| 8.1 Coordinating Drawings and Specifications |
| 8.2 Terminology and Abbreviations |
| 8.3 Precedence |
| 8.4 Responsibility for Coordination |
| 8.5 Using Checklists |
| Chlapter 09 Procurement and Contract Document Modifications |
| 9.1 Procurement and Contract Document Modifications |
| 9.2 General Criteria |
| 9.3 Procurement Documents Modifications |
| 9.4 Contract Documents Modifications |
| 9.5 Method of Modifications - AIA Documents |
| 9.6 Method of Modifications - EJCDC Documents |
| 9.7 Methods of Modifications - DBIA Documents |
| 9.8 Methods of Modification - Other |
| 9.9 Change Orders |
| Chlapter 10 Master Guide Specifications |
| 10.1 Master Guide Specifications |
| 10.2 Contents of Master Guide Specifications |
| 10.3 Reasons for Using Master Guide Specifications |
| 10.4 Strategies for Developing and Organizing an Office Master Specification |
| 10.5 Preparing Master Guide Specification Sections |
| 10.6 Commercially Available Master Guide Specifications |
| 10.7 Updating Master Guide Specification Sections |
| 10.8 Additional Considerations |
| Chlapter 11 Shortform Specifications |
| 11.1 Shortform Specifications |
| 11.2 Concept of Shortform Specifications |
| 11.3 Characteristics of Shortform Specifications |
| 11.4 When to Use Shortform Specifications |
| 11.5 Shortform Master Guide Specifications |
| 11.6 Writing Shortform Master Guide Specifications |
| 11.7 Shortform Project Specifications |
| 11.8 Techniques for Converting Full-Length Master Guide Specifications to Shortform |
| 11.9 Commercially Available Shortform Master Guide Specifications |
| Chlapter 12 Performance Specifying |
| 12.1 Performance Specifying |
| 12.2 Construction Systems and Assemblies |
| 12.3 Utilizing nonstandard Technologies |
| 12.4 Developing New Technology |
| 12.5 Delegating Responsibilities |
| 12.6 Roles of Participants |
| 12.7 Determining the Extent |
| 12.8 Performance Specifying of Project Elements |
| 12.9 Levels of Performance Specifying |
| 12.10 Resources |
| 12.11 Drawing - Specifications Coordination |
| 12.12 Performance Specification Format |
| Chlapter 13 Specifying for the Purchase of Goods |
| 13.1 Specifying for the Purchase of Goods |
| 13.2 Use of Purchasing |
| 13.3 Differences between Purchase Contracts and Construction Contracts |
| 13.4 Uniform Commercial Code |
| 13.5 Format |
| 13.6 AIA Purchasing Documents |
| 13.7 EJCDC Procurement Documents |
| Chlapter 14 Specifying for Federal Agencies |
| 14.1 Specifying for Federal Agencies |
| 14.2 Procurement and Contracting Requirements |
| 14.3 Social Value Regulations |
| 14.4 Use of Manufacturers' Names |
| 14.5 Reference Standards |
| 14.6 Specification Items for Consideration during A/E Contract Fee Negotiation |
| 14.7 Federal Agencies Construction Document Policies |
| 14.8 Federal Government Guide Specification Program |
| 14.9 Using Federal Government Master Guide Specifications |
| 14.10 The Review Process |
| 14.11 Regional Variations |
| Chlapter 15 Warranties |
| 15.1 Warranties |
| 15.2 Guaranties and Warranties |
| 15.3 Construction Warranties |
| 15.4 Terms and Conditions |
| 15.5 Purpose |
| 15.6 Benefits of Extended Warranties |
| 15.7 Limitations and Exclusions |
| 15.8 Remedies |
| 15.9 Duration |
| 15.10 Purchasing Warranties |
| Chlapter 16 Construction Bonds |
| 16.1 Construction Bonds |
| 16.2 Definitions |
| 16.3 Purpose of Bonds |
| 16.4 Rating of the Bonding Company |
| 16.5 Obtaining Bond Information from the Owner |
| 16.6 Advantages and Costs of Bonding |
| 16.7 Bid Bond |
| 16.8 Performance Bond |
| 16.9 Payment Bond |
| 16.10 Bond Forms |
| Chlapter 17 Construction Insurance |
| 17.1 Construction Insurance |
| 17.2 Insurance for the Construction Contract |
| 17.3 Liability Insurance |
| 17.4 Property Insurance |
| 17.5 Comparison of Insurance Coverage |
| 17.6 Obtaining and Incorporating Information |
| 17.7 Glossary of Insurance Terms |
| Chlapter 18 Summary |
| 18.1 Summary |
| References |
