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Specifications Writing Techniques: Ar. Ryan Martin C. de Guzman, M. Arch

The document discusses specifications writing techniques. It defines terms and expressions used in specifications according to trade practices and dictionaries. It addresses sentence structure, vocabulary, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and number formatting in specifications. It also outlines the typical elements of a project manual, including introductory information, bidding requirements, contracting requirements, and technical specifications divided according to the CSI format.

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Specifications Writing Techniques: Ar. Ryan Martin C. de Guzman, M. Arch

The document discusses specifications writing techniques. It defines terms and expressions used in specifications according to trade practices and dictionaries. It addresses sentence structure, vocabulary, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and number formatting in specifications. It also outlines the typical elements of a project manual, including introductory information, bidding requirements, contracting requirements, and technical specifications divided according to the CSI format.

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Specifications

Writing
Techniques
AR. RYAN MARTIN C. DE GUZMAN,
M. ARCH.
Sentence Structure
Vocabulary
Defines Terms and
Expressions
Additional Terms
Words and terms not otherwise specifically defined on the Drawings and in the
Specifications should be as customarily defined by trade or industry practice, by
reference standard, and by specialty dictionaries such as the Dictionary of
Architecture and Construction, Fourth Edition, by Cyril M. Harris (McGraw-Hill
Book Companies, 2005).
Spelling
Punctuation
Capitalization
Abbreviations, Acronyms,
and Symbols
Numbers
Specifications Format
Each specifier has unique format requirements for the construction
specifications. Although CSI SectionFormat and PageFormat may be
the bases for the project construction specifications format, there will be
differences in detail. Sometimes these are due to professional judgment
and creativity by the specifier and sometimes these are due to
requirements and restrictions of the owner. For consultants to the architect
or engineer, there are many different formats to suit various specifiers’
requirements.
Introductory Information (Division 00)
• Title Page
• Certifications Page
• Table of Contents
Bidding Requirements (Division 00)
Elements of the Project • Bid Solicitation: Advertisement/Invitation to Bid
Manual are: • Instructions to Bidders
• Information Available to Bidders
• Bid Forms and Supplements
Contracting Requirements (Division 00)
• Agreement
• General Conditions of the Contract
• Supplementary Conditions of the Contract
• Bonds and Certificates
Specifications
• Division 01 - General Requirements
• Divisions 02 through 49 - Technical Specifications
Introductory Information (Division 00)
• Title Page
• Certifications Page
• Table of Contents
Bidding Requirements (Division 00)
Elements of the Project • Bid Solicitation: Advertisement/Invitation to Bid
Manual are: • Instructions to Bidders
• Information Available to Bidders
• Bid Forms and Supplements
Contracting Requirements (Division 00)
• Agreement
• General Conditions of the Contract
• Supplementary Conditions of the Contract
• Bonds and Certificates
Specifications
• Division 01 - General Requirements
• Divisions 02 through 49 - Technical Specifications
Reference:
Kalin, M., Weygant, R. S., Rosen, H. J., & Regener Jr., J. R.
(2010). Construction Specifications Writing. New Jersey:
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
EN
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