Construction Specifications -DBW

What do specifications in a construction contract describe?

• The legal terms and conditions only

• The cost and payment schedules

• The products, materials, and work required

• The architectural design only

Which type of specification requires further design work to be carried out?

• Performance specifications

• Prescriptive specifications

• Closed specifications

• Open specifications

What is the nature of prescriptive specifications?

• They describe the process to achieve the desired outcome

• They are used when the design is already complete

• They require the contractor to design the item

• They are based on the desired outcome only

What is the primary benefit of having a prescriptive specification when a contract is tendered?

• It gives suppliers more scope to innovate.

• It provides the client with more certainty about the end product.

• It allows for competitive rates to be secured by large clients.

• It restricts competition and innovation.

Performance specifications are typically written for which type of projects?

• Complex buildings

• Straight-forward and well-known building types

• Projects requiring detailed design components

• Projects that are unique and require innovative solutions

Which of the following is a reason why a designer might specify particular products prescriptively?

• To give suppliers more scope to innovate

• To relieve the contractor of liability for 'fitness for purpose'

• Because it allows for more accurate tendering

• To ensure that the products are tested and inspected

When should the development of a specification begin in relation to the design process?

• After the design is completed

• Alongside the design, increasing in level of detail as the design progresses

• During the tender stage

• Once the construction has started

What should an outline specification provide?

• A detailed description of the design process

• A brief description of the main components to be used in construction

• Every aspect of the building in detail

• A list of potential suppliers

How should aspects of the works be specified according to the image?

• By the lowest cost possible

• By the most innovative design

• By product or by workmanship

• By the quickest method of construction

What is a standard classification system mentioned in the image that should be followed when preparing a specification?

• Uniclass

• Code of practice

• Outline specification

• Manufacturer's requirements