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Preparation of Construction Specifications for Civil Projects

Abstract

  • Prepared by the Committee on Specifications of the Construction Institute of ASCE

    Preparation of Construction Specifications for Civil Projects provides a ready, convenient resource for the recommended principles and approaches used for specification production in civil-engineered projects. Poorly written and ambiguous specifications can result in construction claims, increased cost, and litigation. This guide includes step-by-step instructions, checklists, and sample documents for various specifications.

    Topics include: purpose, goals, philosophy, and developmental planning for specifications; formatting, writing, and review of specifications; and bidding and contract award documents.

    This guide is an update to Preparing Specifications for Design-Bid Build Projects and will be of interest to engineers, contractors, and construction professionals.

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Front Matter
i–vi
    Chapter 1 Introduction
    1–13
    Chapter 2 Writing the Specifications
    14–33
    Chapter 3 Issuing Specifications
    34–37
    Appendix A Additional ASCE Guidance
    39–39
    Appendix B Definitions
    40–41
    Appendix C Codes and Standards
    42–44
    Appendix D Sample Specification
    45–50
    Appendix E Specification Engineer—Job Descriptions
    51–53
    Appendix F Checklist for Writing Specifications
    54–57
    Appendix G Specification Language Problems
    58–60
    Bibliography
    61–61
    Index
    63–63