Research Article
Jun 1980
Evaluation of Specification of Questionnaire Returns
Publication: Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 106, Issue 2
Abstract
A questionnaire survey of contractors, owners, and private design professionals has indicated that there is a lack of emphasis placed on specifications by many organizations. This lack of emphasis is evidenced by failure to utilize engineers adequately trained in this field and by inadequate budget allowances of dollars and engineering time for this task in the design process. This lack of emphasis is resulting in poorly prepared construction specifications, which increase costs to the owner. The survey also indicated a lack of consideration being given by owners and private design professionals to specifications concepts, such as statistically controlled end-result specifications and sharing of risks with contractors.
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Journal of the Construction Division
Volume 106 • Issue 2 • June 1980
Pages: 169 - 172
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© 1980 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Jun 1980
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Edwin Jones, M.ASCE
Chf., Bureau of Special Engrg., New Jersey Dept. of Transportation, Trenton, N.J.
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