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    The document discusses the specification process and writing specifications. It covers the need for specifications to describe the project plan in detail. The specification process has three key steps - decision making to solve design issues, communication to write the specifications, and control during the construction process. There are two main types of written specifications - prescriptive specifications that designate specific brands and products, and performance specifications that define required performance characteristics while providing flexibility in product choice. Sources of information for writing specifications include building codes, standards, research publications, manufacturer literature, and previous project specifications.

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    The document discusses the specification process and writing specifications. It covers the need for specifications to describe the project plan in detail. The specification process has three key steps - decision making to solve design issues, communication to write the specifications, and control during the construction process. There are two main types of written specifications - prescriptive specifications that designate specific brands and products, and performance specifications that define required performance characteristics while providing flexibility in product choice. Sources of information for writing specifications include building codes, standards, research publications, manufacturer literature, and previous project specifications.

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    SPECIFICATION PROCESS AND SPECIFICATION WRITING

    It covers the basic contents to process of specifications like


    its need and process. These are listed below with few details-

    1. Need for Specifications


     Whenever we are going to start something we
    need the details which describe the plan for the
    project.
     This detailed description of the procedures and
    materials for the project is specifications.
     It is done to understand the project and to work on
    it effectively.

    2. Specification Process
     The process for specification comprises of three
    different key steps that are Decision making,
    Communication, Control.
    a) Decision making –
    o It solves the detailed design issues.
    o Phase 1 – Conceptual design includes
    origin of briefs, design ideology, client
    consent, generic material choices,
    decisions made at this stage will affect
    later stages.
    o Phase 2 – Detail design includes detailed
    drawings and schedules.
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    o Phase 3 - Production and Feedback
    includes realization of projects in
    accordance with drawings and
    specifications.
    b) Communication-
    o It is the process of the writing
    specifications.
    o After this process the contract is to be
    finalised.
    c) Control –
    o This is the process which takes place on
    site.
    o Also before this process the contract is
    finalised to the contractor.

    3. Written Specification
     It is central to the information circuit.
     It usually has multiple authors architects, engineers
    etc.
     It is the document which communicates quality
    requirements of works as well as design intent.
     It is used as design record of materials, is useful in
    dispute situations.
     Written Specifications can be categorised as
    follows-
    (a) Prescriptive Specifications –
    o It describes a product by its brand name,
    a proprietary product. That is which

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    product will be used of which size,
    quality, and brand too.
    o In this the decision regarding the
    products is taken by the designer and the
    contractors cannot substitute them.
    (b) Performance Specifications –
    o Unlike the Prescriptive one, it doesn’t
    identify particular product by brand
    name.
    o Instead of that, a series of performance
    characteristics are listed, which must be
    met.
    o This leaves contractor with greater
    flexibility in choice of products.
    o Care should be taken to record the final
    product used.
    4. Information Sources –
     Every new project comes along with new
    challenges and we have to be prepared for it.
     This gives us the need to search for information
    regarding specific design problems like product
    choices, standards to be met, workmanship
    instructions etc.
     We have some basic links to get the best research
    work to be done-
    o Building Regulations and Codes
    o Standards and Special Publications – Indian
    (IS) or International (ISO)

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    o Building Research Establishment (BRE)
    Publications
    o Professional and Research Publications –
    Journals, Magazines etc.
    o Manufacturer’s Technical Literature
    o Previous Projects by the Organization
    o Office Standards and Master Specifications

    5. Writing Specifications –
     The Specification writer has to have an excellent
    working knowledge of materials, construction
    methods and systems used in range of buildings –
    both new and refurbished.
     He/she should have a good communication and
    team skills.
     All the current and relevant information should be
    accessed to produce specifications.
     Some instructions regarding language –
    o Choose mode of specifications-
    Imperative or Indicative
    o Style of specification should focus on clarity,
    brevity (concise and exact use of words) and
    accuracy.
    o Repetition of information should be avoided.

    Submitted by-
    Sakshi
    III Year
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