Contract Documents & Specifications Flashcards
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Which CSI MasterFormat division covers Concrete in construction specifications?
Answer: Division 03
CSI MasterFormat Division 03 covers Concrete, including cast-in-place, precast, and specialty concrete work.
What is the primary purpose of a Project Manual in construction?
Answer: To compile specifications, bidding requirements, and contract forms
The Project Manual compiles written documents including specifications, bidding requirements, and contract forms that supplement the drawings.
In CSI SectionFormat, which part of a specification section contains execution procedures?
Answer: Part 3 – Execution
Part 3 – Execution describes how products are installed, applied, or constructed in the field.
Which specification type lists acceptable manufacturers by name and requires no substitution?
Answer: Proprietary specification
A proprietary specification names a specific product or manufacturer, leaving no room for substitution unless explicitly allowed.
What document formally authorizes changes to the contract sum or contract time during construction?
Answer: Change Order
A Change Order is the executed agreement between owner, contractor, and architect that formally modifies the contract sum or time.
Which AIA document is commonly used as the General Conditions for a stipulated sum contract?
Answer: AIA A201
AIA A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, governs the rights and responsibilities of all parties in most U.S. projects.