Project Budgeting & Specification Flashcards
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When writing a lighting specification, which document section defines the acceptable manufacturer substitutions?
Answer: Or-Equal Clause
The Or-Equal Clause outlines the conditions under which a different manufacturer's product may be substituted while meeting spec intent.
A luminaire has a listed price of $480 and the project receives a 35% contractor discount. What is the net unit cost?
Answer: $312.00
$480 × (1 − 0.35) = $480 × 0.65 = $312.00 net unit cost.
Which lighting specification format uses open, performance-based language to encourage competitive bidding?
Answer: Descriptive specification
A descriptive specification defines performance criteria and characteristics without naming a specific manufacturer, enabling competitive bidding.
A project's lighting budget is $120,000. If fixture costs represent 60% and controls represent 15%, how much remains for labor and miscellaneous?
Answer: $30,000
60% + 15% = 75% allocated, leaving 25% × $120,000 = $30,000 for labor and miscellaneous.
In CSI MasterFormat, Division 26 covers which trade?
Answer: Electrical
Division 26 in CSI MasterFormat covers Electrical systems, including lighting fixtures and controls.
What is the purpose of an allowance in a lighting project budget?
Answer: To reserve funds for items not yet fully defined at bid time
An allowance sets aside a fixed dollar amount for scope items that cannot be fully specified at bid time, such as owner-furnished fixtures.
Which submittal type requires the specifier to verify that a proposed product meets all specification requirements before approval?
Answer: Substitution request
A substitution request requires detailed comparison showing the proposed alternate meets or exceeds every specification requirement.