Construction Documentation & Specifications Flashcards
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Which contract document takes precedence when a conflict exists between the drawings and the specifications?
Answer: The Agreement typically states which governs, or both are treated as complementary
Most standard agreements (e.g., AIA A201) treat drawings and specifications as complementary; conflicts are resolved by the architect, and the Agreement specifies priority if needed.
A 'closed' proprietary specification names:
Answer: A single manufacturer with no substitutions allowed
A closed proprietary specification names one specific manufacturer/product and explicitly states no substitutions are permitted.
The Division 01 section 'Allowances' is used to:
Answer: Include a fixed dollar amount in the bid for items whose final selection is not yet determined
Allowances are specific dollar amounts included in the contract sum for items (often finish selections) whose final choice will be made later by the owner.
What is the primary purpose of the 'Submittals' article in Part 1 of a specification section?
Answer: To identify which submittals (shop drawings, product data, samples) the contractor must submit for that section
The Submittals article in Part 1 identifies the specific submittal types required for that section's work so the contractor and architect know what must be reviewed.
An RFI (Request for Information) during construction is used to:
Answer: Seek clarification on ambiguous or incomplete contract document information
An RFI is submitted by the contractor to the architect to obtain clarification or additional information about the contract documents without necessarily changing the scope or price.
Which part of a three-part specification section would include requirements for mock-ups?
Answer: Part 1 General — under Quality Assurance
Mock-up requirements are a quality assurance tool and belong in the Quality Assurance article of Part 1 General, establishing standards before work proceeds.
The term 'furnish' in specification language means to:
Answer: Supply and deliver an item to the project site, ready for installation
Per CSI defined terminology, 'furnish' means to supply, deliver, and where applicable unload — but not to install.