Exam 16: Specifications

What written change modifies the specifications for a project?

Because of the entry of many new construction materials and products into the marketplace, careful descriptions of these materials are necessary for client acceptance.

____________________ specifications often result in lower construction costs because the bidder has more freedom to select materials and methods.

Specifications are usually technical, ____________________, or design specific.

The impression of unfairness, real or not, prevents ____________________ specifications from being used for public projects.

On a large construction project, where are all of the documents that pertain to that project retained?

Using commercially prepared guide specifications is a move in the direction of standardization in writing specifications.

The two most widely used systems of prepared guide specifications are Masterspec and Generalspec.

What organization developed Masterformat?

What specifications require the use of specific products identified by brand name, model number, manufacturer's name, and other unique characteristics?