Preparation of Construction Specifications for Civil Projects

By Committee on Specifications of the Construction Institute

Prepared by the Committee on Specifications of the Construction Institute of ASCE. Preparation of Construction Specifications for Civil Projects provides a ready, convenient resource for the recommended principles and approaches used for specification production in civil-engineered projects. Poorly written and ambiguous specifications can result in construction claims, increased cost, and litigation. This guide includes step-by-step instructions, checklists, and sample documents for various specifications. Topics include: purpose, goals, philosophy, and developmental planning for specifications formatting, writing, and review of specifications and bidding and contract award documents This guide is an update to Preparing Specifications for Design-Bid Build Projects and will be of interest to engineers, contractors, and construction professionals.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0784413045
• ISBN13: 9780784413043
• Release Date: September 2013
• Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.3" x 5.5"