Project Manual Flashcards
What is the purpose of the project manual?
To contain technical, legal, and contractual project information that would overwhelm a drawing set.
Why not include warranties in the drawing set?
Including warranty info for all products would make the drawings unreadable.
What is typically found in the front portion of the project manual?
Bidding documents, addenda, and contract forms.
What is the role of addenda during bidding?
To provide consistent responses to all bidders for questions asked before a contractor is selected.
What documents are part of the project manual contracts section?
A101 Owner-Contractor Agreement, A201 General Conditions, Supplemental Conditions.
How are specifications organized?
Using CSI format, divided by divisions (e.g., 03 = Concrete, 04 = Masonry).
What are the three parts of each specification section?
Part 1: General, Part 2: Products, Part 3: Execution.
What is a proprietary specification?
Specifies exact manufacturers and products with limited or no substitutions.
What is a performance specification?
Describes required performance criteria allowing contractor to propose suitable products.
When is a performance spec preferred?
When cost control or innovative material selection is a priority.
What is tagging in a drawing set?
Using spec section numbers in the drawings to guide readers to project manual details.
What should be included in a spec if time is limited?
Prioritize complex, expensive, or code-critical items.
When does the project manual become legally binding?
At the beginning of the bid phase, once included in the contract documents.
What role do revision clouds play in the project manual?
They highlight changes, but are less effective than in drawings—should be paired with logs.
How should edits be tracked during documentation?
Maintain a log of changes and revisions across drawings and project manual.
When should the specification writing process begin?
Start as an outline during schematic design and build up through CDs.
What is the difference between outline and full specs?
Outline specs are high-level; full specs are detailed and legally robust.
Where are metal studs typically found in the CSI format?
Division 09 (Finishes), not Division 05 (Metals).
What information is found in Part 1 of a spec section?
General requirements, submittals, warranties, storage conditions.
What information is found in Part 3 of a spec section?
Execution details: prep, installation method, and protection of materials.
