Construction Documentation & Specifications Flashcards
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A specification that allows the contractor to choose from a list of two or more acceptable manufacturers is called a:
Answer: Open proprietary specification
An open proprietary specification names multiple acceptable manufacturers, giving the contractor flexibility while maintaining quality control.
Which CSI Publication defines standard terms and article titles for construction specifications?
Answer: SectionFormat / PageFormat
SectionFormat and PageFormat (published together) define the standard article arrangement, titles, and format for individual specification sections.
During construction administration, the architect's review of shop drawings is intended to:
Answer: Check for conformance with design intent, not to verify dimensions or construction means
Shop drawing review confirms that the product or system is consistent with design intent; the architect does not take responsibility for field dimensions, means, or methods.
Unit prices included in a contract are typically used when:
Answer: The total quantity of work cannot be determined in advance and payment will be based on actual measured quantities
Unit prices establish a per-unit cost for items whose total quantity is uncertain (e.g., rock excavation), allowing the contract sum to be adjusted based on actual quantities.
A 'Notice to Proceed' (NTP) is significant because it:
Answer: Sets the official date from which contract time begins to run
The NTP is the owner's official instruction for the contractor to begin work, and it establishes the start date from which the contract duration is measured.
Which element of a project manual is NOT considered a Contract Document?
Answer: Geotechnical / soils report included for reference only
A geotechnical report provided for information only is not a Contract Document; its data are informational, and the contractor bears responsibility for verifying subsurface conditions.
The 'Contractor's Option' article in a specification section allows the contractor to:
Answer: Choose between specified alternatives at no change in contract price
A Contractor's Option article grants the contractor the right to choose among explicitly listed alternatives, with no adjustment to the contract sum.