Who's Responsible for That?
This person is typically responsible for preparing the technical specifications in coordination with the architect.
Who is the specifier?
This organizational standard divides construction information into 50 divisions.
What is MasterFormat?
This term refers to a written document submitted for approval that shows how a contractor intends to fulfill spec requirements.
What is a submittal?
T/F: The specifications take precedence over the drawings if there is a conflict.
What is True?
a document that outlines the fundamental principles, requirements, and objectives that guide the design and construction of a project.
what does Basis of Design Mean or BoD?
This party ensures the work is done per the contract documents and handles submittal reviews.
Who is the architect (or design professional)?
This division includes information like submittals, quality control, and temporary facilities.
What is Division 01 – General Requirements?
A material or product specifically named in the specifications is referred to as this.
What is the basis of design?
T/F: Division 00 includes the general conditions and bidding documents.
What is True?
Specifications often refer to these published industry norms for materials and methods, like ASTM or ANSI.
What are reference standards?
This person issues site instructions, manages field reports, and tracks RFIs.
Who is the construction administrator?
Specifications are typically written in these three parts: General, Products, and this.
What is Execution?
This is a written modification to the specs issued before the bid is awarded.
What is an addendum?
T/F: The front end covers aspects like scope of work, general conditions, payment procedures, and how change orders and disputes are handled.
What is True?
Who develops and publishes standard agreements and resources, including MasterSpec?
Who is AIA?
This role is directly responsible for jobsite safety and compliance with OSHA regulations.
Who is the contractor?
Provides the industry standard for organizing and classifying construction information through it's MasterFormat system.
Who is CSI?
This term means the contractor must choose from pre-approved products or systems.
What is "approved equal" or "approved products list"?
Y/N: Can a contractor install a product not listed in the specs without approval?
What is No?
This specification method avoids naming specific brands, focusing instead on characteristics and performance.
What is an open specification?
When a substitution request is made, this party evaluates whether the proposed product meets the spec.
Who is the architect (or design team)?
Where do we outline the administrative, organizational, performance, and payment requirements of a project?
What is the Front End?
A specified amount of money included for a certain scope, pending further definition.
What is an allowance?
T/F: Division 01 applies to all technical sections of the project manual.
What is True?
This document, prepared by the architect or engineer, organizes all the project specs in one formal book.
What is the Project Manual?