Writing Specifications
Writing Specifications
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It appears that specifications in general are written in a format commonly accepted in our practice. For example, I keep an old file with excerpts from specifications for structural steel, testing laboratory services, concrete reinforcement, concrete, and metal fabrications. Each of these specs begin with a Section number (03000 for concrete, for example) which implys there is a master number sequence for all the disiplines.
Does anybody know this number sequence? Or perhaps you can direct me to someone who knows this number sequence?
Thanks for your time.
Does anybody know this number sequence? Or perhaps you can direct me to someone who knows this number sequence?
Thanks for your time.






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I do lots of work for the government and I use some of the sections for commercial applications as well. This free system is a whole lot cheaper than commercial packages. There is a learning curve on how to edit and to understand the system. You must edit the masters so that they are tailored for your specific project.
You can not go wrong.
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3100 Formwork
3200 Reinforcing
3300 CIP
5120 Str Steel
5200 Metal Fabs...
See NMS or Means Estimating Guides...
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Specifications cover a whole lot more. The also obligate the contractor or provide quality products.
There is nothing wrong with tailoring masters to specific project. This is a part of engineering and we should not shy away from it. We must provide minimum specifications along with our plans.
I agree on small jobs, specs or notes on the plans may be sufficient.
Regards
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