Domain 4 - Construction Documents Flashcards
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Describe the 5 drawing category types used in design and construction.
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1.) Plans
2.) Elevations
3.) Sections
4.) Details
5.) Schedules
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Describe the nature of Contract drawings.
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Drawings convey design intent and may show multiple views, indicate relationships between elements, and show the following for each materials, assembly, component, piece of equipment, and accessory.
1.) location
2.) Identification
3.) Dimension and Size
4.) Details and diagrams
5.) Shape and Form
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Describe the basic standards that drawings should follow.
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1.) To simplify and only coordinate the documentation process, and only generic notes should be used on the drawings to identify , not describe, a material or component.
2.) The information contained within the drawings are complementary to the specifications and should not duplicate information.
3.) Do NOT cross-reference between drawings and specifications with notes such as “refer to specifications” .
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Describe a drawing view?
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All design and construction drawings consist of a combination of views, which can be classified as one of two types: scaled or non-scaled. Views demonstrate unique information in the most logical and understandable way.
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Scaled Views
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Most common type of drawing, include horizontal plane and /or vertical plan orientations, vertical cuts through the project. Scale drawing should include a numerical scale and a graphic scale due to half sheets at the job site.
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Non-scaled Views
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Include: diagrams, key plans, schedules, perspectives, isometrics, and title sheets
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Drawing identification, cover sheet, graphics, symbols, dimensions, notations, and abbreviations.
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Drawing Features
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A drawing feature: individual drawings on a sheet are uniquely identified in order to provide a logical method for easily locating each element.
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Drawing Identification
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A drawing feature: This is typically the first sheet in the drawing set. It often shows the name of the project, the name of the owner, the name of the architect/engineer and consultants, and the general project data such as location map, code information, and a list of included sheets
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Cover Sheet
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A drawing feature: The drawing blocks illustrating the proposed work using a variety of line types, shading, and hatching, and will include symbols, notations, and dimensions. For renovation work, photographs may be used as part of the graphics
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Graphics
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A drawing feature: A scaled or non-scaled graphic representation of a product or material.
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Symbols
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A drawing feature: They delineate the actual size of an object or to demonstrate extent or required clearances. The referenced end points of dimension lines are usually shown with arrowheads or slash marks.
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Dimensions
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A drawing feature: Textual information on drawings that identify an item and its extent or location. Should be kept to a minimum.
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Notations
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A drawing feature: Used on drawings and in schedules where space for textual information may be limited.
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Abbreviations
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While there are no rules for how a set of construction drawings must be organized, traditionally they have been arranged in a logical sequence and grouped by design discipline.
List the figure based on how a traditional drawing set is generally organized?
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1.) Cover Sheet 8.) Architectural
2.) Sheet Index 9.) Interiors
3.) Building Code Summary 10.) Structural
4.) Life Safety 11.) Mechanical
5.) Demolition 12.) Electrical
6.) Civil 13.) Plumbing
7.) Landscaping 14.) Fire Protection
16
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In which of the following phases are drawings submitted for preliminary loan approval?
a.) Project conception
b.) Design
c.) Construction documents
d.) Procurement
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a.) Project Conception
17
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During the procurement phase, record drawings are provided to proposers to show existing conditions. What are these drawings called?
a.) Procurement drawings
b.) Resource drawings
c.) Contract drawings
d.) Shop drawings
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b.) Resource drawings (NOT included in the contract)
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During the construction phase, which of the following is the type of drawings the contractor may prepared to show fabrication of a building element?
a.) Record drawings
b.) Resource drawings
c.) Coordination drawings
d.) Shop drawings
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d.) Shop drawings
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During the construction phase, which of the following is the type of drawings the contractor may prepared to show how building systems would be installed above the kitchen ceiling?
a.) Record drawings
b.) Resource drawings
c.) Coordination drawings
d.) Shop drawings
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c.) Coordination drawings
(Commonly made for small ceiling cavity so that building components heating,A/C ducts, plumbing lines, fire protection heads, electrical conduits, and telecom wires be coordinated.)
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Which of the following is the type of drawings the contractor may prepared and submit at the end of the construction phase?
a.) As-built drawings
b.) Resource drawings
c.) Record drawings
d.) Shop drawings
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c.) Record drawings
Modified Contract drawings identifying changes incorporated into the Work during construction. Diagrammatically show location of items.
21
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Describe the four principal methods of specifying?
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- Descriptive - A prescriptive method in which products and processes are specified
but the results are not. Proprietary names of manufacturers are not
used. Architect is responsible for determination of the desired
performance criteria. Used less today, lengthy and a tedious process. - Performance - A method of specifying END results but not their means/methods of
achievement. Allows for flexibility and innovation in optional
solutions that meet the same requirements. - Proprietary - A prescriptive method in which products and processes are specified
by specifying a manufacturer’s product, system, or assembly.
Includes manufacturer’s name, brand name, model number, etc. Or a
single sourced product. - Reference Standard - A method that utilizes a reference to a published standard
in lieu of specifying detailed requirements.
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Describe the three elements of a Performance Specification.
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- A statement of required END results
- With criteria for verifying compliance
- Without unnecessary limitations on the methods for achieving the required results
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Describe four situations where performance specifications can be used?
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*Construction Systems and Assemblies: the primary advantage of performance specifying lies in the applicability of available products and systems to most traditional project requirements.
*Utilizing Non-Standard Technologies: existing technologies used in an alternate way.
*Developing New Technology: gives the owner the advantage of attracting research and development expertise and resources from many elements of the construction industry. (Sustainability requirements)
*Delegating Responsibilities: Can be used by an Owner to establish an owner’s requirements for a project delivery method such as design build.
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What are the advantages of using a Proprietary Specification?
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1.) Product Selection can be closely controlled.
2.) More detailed and complete drawings can be prepared based on precise information obtained from the selected manufacturer’s product data.
3.) Reduced Cost and time benefits may be obtained from use of shorter specifications and reduced drawings production efforts.
4.) Bidding and proposing may be simplified by narrowing competition and removing product pricing as a major variable.
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What are the disadvantages of using a Proprietary Specification?
1.) Competition for the products is reduced or eliminated.
2.) Products may be specified with which the contractor may have had little or an unfavorable experience.
3.) Certain products and manufacturers may be favored over others.
4.) An error might occur when specifying model or product designations.
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Closed Propriety Specification
1.) allows design to be finished at a high level of detail.
2.) reduces variables / design efforts
3.) promotes accurate pricing
4.) NO protection for higher costs
5.) substitutions are not allowed
6. ) little or no choice given to the contractor / single sourced products
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Open Proprietary Specification
1.) alleviate the sole sourced over pricing
2.) allow alternate products
3.) proposed substitutions
4.) controlled substitutions / reduce the use of inferior products
5.) competition is higher / lower costs for materials
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Describe the liabilities involved in Reference Standard specifying.
(Reference standards can save the architect/engineer from writing elaborate and lengthy text.)
1.) inadequate Reference standards coexist with stringent ones.
2.) create duplication and contradiction within the contract documents
3.) contain embedded options
4.) refer to minimum requirements
5.) contain undesirable requirements
6.) AHJ may enforce different editions of the same standard, which may have conflicting requirements.
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Describe the characteristics of Nonrestrictive Specifications.
Nonrestrictive Specifications must be able to be met by several manufacturers or suppliers. They may be developed using either the descriptive, performance, reference standard, or proprietary method, or using any combination of these four methods.
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Describe the four types of specifications
1.) Narrative
2.) Sheet
3.) Shortform
4.) Full-length
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Specifications that reach their full potential of including sufficient construction information to specify work results and to be able to be accurately priced.
These specifications are essential for the complete understanding of the design intent and scope of work graphically shown by the drawings. Best for large projects, and with all project delivery methods.
Full-length Specs
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Used for very small projects where having a formal project manual is not appropriate. Specifications are produced in a concise format to be imported into the software being used to produce drawings. Can be used during the Design Development for any size project, or during Construction Documents for small projects.
Sheet Specs
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Used when the architect/engineer prepares concept documents for the review of, and use by, the owner. Project component descriptions are presented in a form
that briefly list the major elements, assemblies, and systems included in the project design. At this stage, product selections and detailed technical information
are not necessary. Used best during Design Concept and Schematic Design phases
Narrative Specs
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Used to provide a concise set of construction specifications commensurate with the size and extent of a project and to reduce the level of detail where it is appropriate. These specifications might be used for any project, though some types of projects lend themselves more readily than others. Can be used during the Design Development for any size project, or during Construction Documents for small to medium projects. (D.B.B., CM Risk, D.B., O.B., Interior Design/Tenant Improvement.)
Shortform Specs
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A specifier is presently writing specifications for a medium-sized interior construction project within an office shell building for a new insurance company. Although the project is not complex, the requirements demand a concise set of specifications.
Which of the following specification types would be best suited for this project?
1.) Full-length specifications
2.) Sheet specifications
3.) Narrative specifications
4.) Shortform specifications
4.) Shortform
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For the gypsum board specification section, the specifier wants to make sure it is as nonrestrictive as possible and decides to specify Type X (based on code requirements) per ASTM C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, in lieu of listing specific acceptable products.
Which of the following specification methods is used for the gypsum board?
1.) Descriptive
2.) Performance
3.) Reference standard
4.) Proprietary
3.) Reference standard
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Which of the following provides the best reason to include “Type X” in the gypsum
board specification instead of just stating the indicated ASTM standard only?
1.) Regular gypsum board is too expensive
2.) The ASTM standard covers different types of gypsum board of which some may not satisfy code requirements
3.) The drawings show wall assemblies with all gypsum board noted as “Type X”
4.) That is what the architecture firm uses for all interior walls they specify
2.) The ASTM standard covers different types of gypsum board of which some may not satisfy code requirements
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For the carpeting, The specifier specifies that it must use nylon fiber with cut pile and have a minimum density of 5000 oz./cu. yd.
Which of the following specification methods is used for the carpeting?
1.) Descriptive
2.) Performance
3.) Reference standard
4.) Proprietary
1.) Descriptive
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In the lobby, the ground concrete finish is specified to have a minimum dynamic coefficient of friction (DCOF) of 0.42 for wet surfaces per ANSI A137.1.
Which of the following specification methods is used for the ground concrete finish?
1.) Descriptive
2.) Performance
3.) Reference standard
4.) Proprietary
2.) Performance
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For the acoustical panel ceiling system, the specifier specifies three acceptable products from three different manufacturers.
Which of the following specification methods is used for the ceiling system?
1.) Descriptive
2.) Performance
3.) Reference standard
4.) Proprietary
4.) Proprietary
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Used when the architect/engineer prepares concept documents for the review of, and use by, the owner. Project component descriptions are presented in a form
that briefly list the major elements, assemblies, and systems included in the project design. At this stage, product selections and detailed technical information
are not necessary. Used best during Design Concept and Schematic Design phases, and may be required by lending institutions.
Narrative Specs
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A Shortform Specification has 3 parts.
Part 1 General (submittals, quality assurance, mock-up)
Part 2 Products
Part 3 Execution
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The organizational standard for most commercial building design and construction
projects in North America. It is split into two groups: Procurement and Contracting
Requirements and Specifications. Provides a system of numbers and titles for organizing information into a standard hierarchical order.
MasterFormat
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Name the five subgroups under MasterFormats- Specification Group
1.) General Requirements Subgroup: Division 01
2.) Facility Construction Subgroup: Division 02-19
3.) Facility Services Subgroup: Division 20-29
4.) Site and Infrastructure Group: Division 30-39
5.) Process Equipment Group: Division 40-49
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A group of related construction practices, or work results. Individual sections
dealing with related items are grouped together. The Specification Group's subgroups are further divided into a series of titles called?
Divisions
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Part of the project specifications covering one portion of the project requirements.
Have a six or eight digit number and title. Does not necessarily relate to the work accomplished by a single subcontractor, nor does it define the work of individual trades.
Sections
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a uniform standard for arranging specification text in each of the project manual’s sections using a three-part format.
* Provides a standard for locating information within a specification section,
* Reduces the chance for omissions or duplications in a specification section,
* Facilitates coordination of project documentation within a Project Manual.
SectionFormat
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Describe the three parts of a SectionFormat specification.
Part 1: General
Part 2: Products
Part 3 Execution
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Describes administrative and procedural requirements unique to the section. Part 1 expands on subjects covered in Division 01, adding information unique to the section.
Part 1: General
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Describes the systems, assemblies, equipment, products, materials, fabrications, and mixes that are to be incorporated into the project.
Part 2: Products
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Describes field/site installation or application, including preparatory actions and post-installation cleaning and protection. Field/site-built assemblies and field/site-manufactured products and systems are included.
Part 3: Execution
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Project Manual
The written construction documents prepared for procuring a construction contract and for constructing a project. The Project Manual contains procurement requirements, contract forms, conditions of the contract, and specifications.
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List the specification information found in Part 1: General
Summary, Price and Payment Procedures, References, Administrative Requirements,
Submittals, Action Submittals, Informational Submittals, Closeout Submittals, Maintenance Material Submittals, Quality Assurance, Delivery Storage, and Handling, Field Site Conditions, Warranty Bond.
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List the specification information found in Part 2: Products
Owner Furnished/supplied Products, Manufacturer, Descriptions, Performance/Design Criteria, Operation, Material Assembly or Fabrication, Mixes Finishes, Accessories, and Source Quality Control
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List the specification information found in Part 3: Execution
Installers, Examination, Preparation, Erection/Installation/Application, Re-installation, Repair/Restoration requirements, Field/Site Quality Control, System Start-up Adjusting Cleaning, Closeout Activities, Protection, Maintenance, Attachments, End of Section
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a joint publication of CSI and CSC, provides guidelines for the presentation of text on a page in an easy-to-read format for all sections. The use of a standardized page format provides an orderly, uniform arrangement of text for each page of any section. Provides guidelines for establishing margins, line spacing, arrangement, and placement for page headers and footers, page numbering, section numbers and titles, Parts, Articles, Paragraphs, subparagraphs, and the End of Section
designation.
PageFormat
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Identify the elements of a specification section that PageFormat addresses.
* Margins *Part Designation
*Page arrangements *Articles, paragraphs, and subparagraphs
*Head and Footers *Indentations
*Title Zone *Text justification
*Tabular Data and Graphics * End of Section
*Typesetting and fonts *Practices to avoid
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Describe what characterizes good writing style for specifications.
Good writing style is characterized by accuracy, brevity, and clarity.
Use Simple Sentences
Use words and terms that are simple and clearly understood.
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True or False? Abbreviations are effective for specifications and should be used
whenever possible.
a.) True
b.) False
b.) False
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of symbols as substitutes for words in specifications?
a.) Symbols allow for concise specifications and should be used whenever possible
b.) Underlines should be used to emphasize key information
c.) Symbols as substitutes for words should be avoided
d.) All of the above are true
c.) Symbols as substitutes for words should be avoided.
Underline should not be used.
parentheses and quotation marks should be minimized or avoided.
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of numbers in specifications?
a.) The use of numerals should be avoided
b.) When used to define size and quantity, numbers should be written out
c.) When used to indicate a date, numbers should be written out
d.) All of the above are true
b.) When used to define size and quantity, numbers should be written out
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True or False? The initial letter of certain specific nouns and of proper names defined in the contract’s conditions should be capitalized.
a.) True
b.) False
a.) True
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the use of punctuation in specifications?
a.) Sentences should be constructed so that the misplacement or elimination of a
punctuation mark will not change the meaning
b.) Formal rules of punctuation should always be observed
c.) The Oxford comma should be used
d.) All of the above are true
d.) All of the above are true
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True or False? Subject and verb must always agree in number.
a.) True
b.) False
a.) True
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Identify inappropriate terms to avoid using in specification writing.
*as approved; as indicated; as required
*hereinafter; hereinbefore; herewith
*any, such
*etc.
*as per
*in a workmanlike manner
*to the satisfaction of the architect
*also
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Imperative Mood
recommended grammatical method for instructions covering the installation of products and equipment. The VERB that clearly defines the action becomes the first word of the sentence. It is concise and understandable.
"spread adhesive with a notched trowel"
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Indicative Mood
grammatical method used "SHALL" in every statement... wordiness, and monotony.
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This technique places the subject first separated by a colon (:) and provides keywords for quick reference. It reduces verbiage while clearly conveying the meaning. It is used to list products, materials, reference standards, and other itemized specifications.
Examples:
Construction: Full profile welded.
Primer: As recommended by finish manufacturer.
Fly Ash: ASTM C618, Class C or F.
Streamlining
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Identify the documents typically included in the DIV. 00 Procurement Requirements.
The procedures for soliciting pricing for the work of a project.
1.) Solicitation (00 10 00)
2.) Instructions for Procurement (00 20 00)
3.) Available Information (00 30 00)
4.) Procurement Forms and Supplements (00 40 00)
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Identify the documents typically included in the DIV 00 Contracting Requirements.
The procedures for establishing an agreement between the owner and the contractor for the work of a project.
1.) Contracting Forms: Agreement
2.) Project Forms: Performance Bonds, Payment Bonds, Certificates
3.) Conditions of the Contract: General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions
4.) Revisions, Clarifications, Modifications, Addendums
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Provisions that are general in nature and have wide applicability to almost all projects. They are available as standardized forms published by professional associations.
General Conditions
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Modifies the General Conditions when necessary to fit the needs of a specific project.
Supplementary Conditions
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Describe the types of revisions, clarifications, and modifications that are included in the Contracting Documents.
* Precontract revisions made prior to signing the agreement. Written addenda or graphic documents clarify, revise, add to, or delete information in the original procurement documents or in previous addenda.
* Clarifications and proposals initiating changes or clarifications that have not been
incorporated into the contract by formal contract modifications.
* Contract modifications made after the construction agreement has been signed. Additions to, deletions from, or modifications of the work to be done are accomplished by change orders, change directives, and minor changes.
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Describe what information is included in the specifications in Division 01— General Requirements
1.) Administration and procedural requirements that relate to the process of contract administration, the assignment of contractual responsibilities, and the methods of communicating, controlling and assuring quality.
2.) Temporary facilities and controls and all work put into place for use only during the period of Contruction and that will be removed when no longer required for construction operations.
3.) Performance requirements for facilities and systems
4.) Life Cycle activities including commissioning, facility operation, facility maintenance, and facility decommissioning.
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True or False:
Are Conditions of the Contract, General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions specifications?
False
They are not specifications but included in the Project Manual.
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* Are inherently part of the Agreement
*With the Agreement govern the content of the entire contract
*Contain contractual principles applicable to most projects with supplements for a particular project
Conditions of the Contract
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*Are broad contractual conditions
*Contain the constrains
*Relative static content, thus allowing the use of published standard documents
General Conditions
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*Modify the contractual conditions
*Modify the constraints for a specific region or project
*Take precedence over general conditions
*Must be written separately for each project
Supplementary Conditions
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* An inherent part of the Specifications
*Administratively governs the Specification sections
* Contains specifics directly applicable to a particular project
Division 01- General Requirements
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*Contains specific administrative and procedural requirements
*Contain variations directly applicable for specific project
*Must be written separately for each project
Sections of Division 01
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True or False:
The Div 01 General Requirements governs the Specification Sections Div 01 thru Div 49?
True
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True or False:
The Contract Drawings complement the Specifications?
True
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True or False:
The Procurement Requirements cross reference The Div 01 General requirements?
True
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True or False:
The Contract Drawings delineate Div 01 General Requirements?
True
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True or False:
The Div 01 General Requirements expands the responsibilities of the Agreement?
True
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True or False:
The Div 01 General Requirements expands the principles of the General Conditions?
True
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True or False:
The Div 01 General Requirements cross references the Supplementary Conditions?
True
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True or False:
Supplementary conditions does not modify the content of the General Conditions?
False
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Which of the following Division 01—General Requirements sections should the bidding requirements cross-reference?
a.) Section 01 21 00—Allowances
b.) Section 01 23 00—Alternates
c.) Section 01 25 00—Substitution Procedures
d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above
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Which of the following applies to Division 01—General Requirements sections?
a.) They should repeat the requirements in the General Conditions but in a language that makes them easier to understand.
b.) They should expand upon the requirements in the General Conditions, but do not repeat them.
c.) They should expand upon the Instructions to Bidders, but do not repeat them.
d.) They should not conflict with PART 1 GENERAL of any section
in Divisions 02 through 49.
b.) They should expand upon the requirements in the General Conditions, but do not repeat them
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Which of the following best describes Division 01—General Requirements sections?
a.) They should only cover sections in the Facility Construction Subgroup
b.) They prevent the need to repeat the requirements in each specification section’s
PART 1 GENERAL
c.) They only provide administrative and procedural requirements
d.) They govern the General Conditions
b.) They prevent the need to repeat the requirements in each specification section’s
PART 1 GENERAL
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Which of the following is an example that best illustrates the relationship between
Division 01—General Requirements sections and the Contract Drawings?
a.) General notes on drawings should replicate applicable Division 01—General
Requirements provisions
b.) Section 01 10 00—Summary should indicate that the drawings are part
of the Contract Documents
c.) The scope of each alternate in Section 01 23 00—Alternates should be delineated
on the drawings
d.) The Contract Drawings should identify which materials are permitted to be substitutions per Section 01 25 00—Substitution Procedures
c.) The scope of each alternate in Section 01 23 00—Alternates should be delineated
on the drawings
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Identify the division names and numbers for Divisions 02-19 in the Facility Construction Subgroup
Div 02 - Existing Conditions
Div 03 - Concrete
Div 04 - Masonry
Div 05 - Metals
Div 06 - Wood, Plastics, and Composites
Div 07 - Thermal and Moister Protection
Div 08 - Openings
Div 09 - Finishes
Div 10 - Specialites
Div 11 - Equipment
Div 12 - Furnishings
Div 13 - Special Construction
Div 14 - Conveying Equipment
Div 15 - Div 19 - Reserved
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Identify the division names and numbers for Divisions 20-29 in the Facility Service Subgroup
Div 20 - Reserved
Div 21 - Fire Suppression
Div 22 - Plumbing
Div 23 - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning
Div 24 - Reserved
Div 25 - Integrated Automation
Div 26 - Electrical
Div 27 - Communications
Div 28 - Eletronic Safety and Security
Div 29 - Reserved
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Identify the division names and numbers for Divisions 30-39 in the Site and Infrastructure Subgroup
Div 30 - Reserved
Div 31 - Earthwork
Div 32 - Exterior Improvement
Div 33 - Utilities
Div 34 - Transportation
Div 35 - Waterway and Marine
Div 36 - 39 Reserved
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Identify the division names and numbers for Divisions 40-49 in the Process Equipment
Div 40 - Process Interconnections
Div 41 - Material Processing and Handling Equipment
Div 42 - Process Heating, Cooling, and Drying Equipment
Div 43 - Process Gas and Liquid Handling, Purification and Storage
Div 44 - Pollution and Waste Control Equipment
Div 45 - Industry Specific Manufacturing Equipment
Div 46 - Water and Wastewater Equipment
Div 47 - Div 49 Reserved
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When developing specifications for a project, you need to specify the method in which soil is removed from the site. Which division would you most likely use to specify the excavation of topsoil and removal from the site?
a.) Division 14—Conveying Equipment
b.) Division 45—Industry-specific Manufacturing Equipment
c.) Division 34—Transportation
d.) Division 31—Earthwork
d.) Division 31—Earthwork
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When developing specifications for a project, you need to specify interior flush wood doors. Which division would you most likely use to specify the requirements for solid-core flush wood doors?
a.) Division 06—Wood, Plastics, and Composites
b.) Division 08—Openings
c.) Division 12—Furnishings
d.) Division 10—Specialties
b.) Division 08—Openings
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When developing specifications for a project, you need to specify a system that only allows certain individuals through doors leading to secure areas of the building. Which division would you most likely use to specify the requirements for an access control system?
a.) Division 25—Integrated Automation
b.) Division 40—Process Interconnections
c.) Division 28—Electronic Safety and Security
d.) Division 27—Communications
c.) Division 28—Electronic Safety and Security
100
Describe the hierarchy between the Conditions of the Contract, Division
01—General Requirements, and PART 1 GENERAL of each specification.
*The General Conditions establish the minimum requirements for a contract and take precedence over the specifications.
*The sections within Division 01—General Requirements can expand on
the provisions in the General Conditions but should not conflict with or repeat requirements in the general conditions.
*Similarly, PART 1 GENERAL of each specification can be more specific
than those requirements in Division 01—General Requirements, but not must not conflict with or repeat requirements in either the General Conditions or Division 01—General Requirements.
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1.) A collateral agreement for performance of another's undertakings.
2.) A separate contract by a third party who assumes responsibility in case the principal fails to perform.
Guaranty
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1.) A promise that a proposition of fact is true.
2.) An assurance by the principal that it will assume stipulated responsibilities for completed portions of the project.
Warranty
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Express warranty
an affirmation of facts or promise made related to the goods or installation and becomes a part of the basis of the bargain.
Any description of the goods or installation that is made part of the basis of the bargain.
Any sample or model that is made a part of the basis of the bargain
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Full Warranty
A warranty as to full performance covering both labor and materials.
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Implied Warranty
A promise arising by operation of law that something that is sold shall be merchantable and fit for the purpose for which the seller has reason to know that is required.
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Limited Warranty
A written warranty that fails to meet one or more of the minimum standards for a full warranty. (limited or no labor, or material, product performance after a time .
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Which of the following can be described as a written warranty that fails to meet one
or more of the minimum standards for a “full” warranty?
a.) Implied warranty
b.) Express warranty
c.) Limited warranty
d.) None of the above
c.) Limited warranty
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Which of the following best describes extended warranties?
a.) Covers products and workmanship
b.) Covers products only
c.) None of the above
a.) Covers products and workmanship
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Which of the following can be described as a warranty as to full performance covering generally both labor and materials?
a.) Full warranty
b.) Limited warranty
c.) Implied warranty
d.) Express warranty
a.) Full warranty
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Which of the following should be avoided when specifying warranties?
a.) Relying on a warranty as a substitute for thorough investigation of a product and its manufacturer
b.) Requiring warranty coverage that is not available for a particular product
c.) Requiring or permitting a warranty that weakens the owner’s rights
d.) All of the above
d.) All of the above
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True or False? Express time limits stipulated in product warranties are directly correlated with the expected service life of the product.
False
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True or False? Even though a manufacturer’s extended warranty is provided to the owner, the owner still has additional protection through the Uniform Commercial Code.
False
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Describe the purposes of an extended warranty
* To protect the owner against faults, defects, or failures, in spite of technical compliance with the terms of the contract
* To provide a remedy to the owner for nonconformance with the contract after completion and acceptance of construction
* To give the owner recourse against additional parties (manufacturers, subcontractors, and suppliers) who are not in a direct contractual relationship with the owner
* To extend the manufacturer’s responsibility beyond the end of the correction period
* To allow a remedy beyond the normal statute of limitations
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What are the benefits of an extended warranty?
* The qualification of the installer by the manufacturer
* The manufacturer’s involvement in the construction process
* Provides recourse when a failure occurs
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What are the Limitations of an extended warranty?
* An extra fee may be required to register the warranty
* It may be valid only if the sales receipt and original containers are returned
* Some warranties may cover replacing the initially installed product but not cover the replacement product itself
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Describe the three components of design team coordination
organization, execution, and quality assurance
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Describe the three critical focus areas of coordination
* The relationship between the construction documents as a multi-disciplined representation of the design concept
* The two-way relationship between the architectural drawings and each of the other
design disciplines
* The relationship between the drawings and specifications
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Describe the possible results from incomplete coordination
1.) Duplication
2.) Omissions
3.) Discrepancies
4.) Div 01 responsibilities
5.) Terminology differences
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Describe the three methods of performing a quality control review
There are three options for quality control reviews done by end of Construction Documents:
* By Architect/Engineer
* By Third Party Retained by Owner
* By Third Party Retained by Architect/Engineer
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Describe the purpose of a constructability review
Constructability is a review of the design to determine if it is practical to construct with the means, methods, and products available at the proposed time of construction, within the owner’s budget, and within the proposed time requirements for the project.
