Construction Specifications Writing: Principles and Procedures, 6th Edition

This Sixth Edition of Construction Specifications Writing is a single source guide to the purpose and process of preparing construction preparations. Updated to include the latest AIA and BIM standards, it serves as a practical planning tool that helps architects and engineers prepare accurate, easy-to-follow specifications. Building on the solid foundation of the previous editions, this text includes major sections on principles of construction contract documents, coordination of drawings and, specifications, practical procedures organizing and producing documents, as well as an expanded coverage of specifications for sustainable design. 448 pp.

Table of Contents:

• 1. The Role of Specifications.
• 2. Relationship Between Drawings and Specifications.
• 3. Organization of Specifications.
• 4. The Project Manual and Specification Sections.
• 5. Formats for Specification Sections.
• 6. Types of Specifications.
• 7. Specifications Writing Principles.
• 8. Bidding Requirements.
• 9. General Conditions of the Contract.
• 10. Supplementary Conditions of the Contract.
• 11. Bonds, Guarantees, and Warranties.
• 12. Division 01 - General Requirements.
• 13. Modifications.
• 14. Specifications Language.
• 15. Specification Resources.
• 16. Products Selection.
• 17. Specifications Writing Procedures.
• 18. Master Guide Specifications.
• 19. Computer-Assisted Specifications.
• 20. Preliminary Project Description.
• 21. Outline and Shortform Specifications.
• 22. Green Specs / LEED Specs.
• 23. Building Information Modeling.