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specifications
technical description of specifications :
   "Mike Noll's Site ArchtoolBox is a great parallel resource and he has
    an excellent summary on Construction Specifications and the categories
    they fall into."  

book vs. sheet specifications - As the terms suggest the BOOK spec is exactly that, a separately bound book of specifications containing the various CSI divisions applicable to the project while the SHEET spec is a briefer version of the BOOK spec that is integrated into the drawings.

   BOOK Specifications 
     > Very Detailed
     > Typically associated with Larger Projects
     > May be a Client Requirement
     > May need to follow the Client's Requirements (such as the VA)

  SHEET Specifications
     > Abbreviated form of the BOOK spec structured more like notes.
     > Typically associated with Smaller Projects covering fewer CSI Div's

strategies for identifying project relevant specification sections
  One failing in the Contract Document preparation process is identifying
  which specification sections need to be written.  When the specification
  writer is not preparing the contract drawings there is a disconnect that
  needs to be addressed to verify that all specification sections are
​  covered.

   > BlueBeam Approach
         Create a non-terminating Revu Session which allows the project
         team to flag relevant spec sections as soon as they are integrated
         into the drawings by editing a PDF created from the CSI
         - Masterformat 2016 - 
Titles and Numbers

    > Revit Approaches 
         + Keynotes can utilize a leading CSI-Spec number and help build a
            list of relevant sections identified on each sheet's keynote list.
         + A Shared Parameter assigned a CSI-Spec number can be
            associated to the various BIM components and families and be
            derived in the identifying schedules to build a list of relevant
​            sections. 

    > Software Approaches - Specifications derived directly from the
       Revit-BIM via software.
         + e-Specs
         + BDS Speclink   
​         + NBS Create  
         + SPECedit w/ Model Probe 
         (Must Read ! caveat on BIM-Specification software)

strategies for writing specifications
​  Product manufacturer's and representatives can be helpful and provide
  you with a great starting point but be aware that the specs they provide    will more than likely have a bias towards their product.  If you are going
  to take this path
 in developing a specification it's probably a good
  practice to get spec
 sections from multiple manufacturer's and derive a
  non-proprietary spec that addresses the variations between the
  manufacturer's spec sections while still meeting the project
​  requirements. 

  This synthesizing process will help you:
    > identify the variations between the products,
    > exclude inferior products
    > compare and contrast the selected products
    > identify attributes requiring further research and
    > level the playing field so you can get competitive bids.  
resources
  ARCAT and Sweets provide a CSI Division based breakdown of
  many of the nationally distributed building products with links to the
  manufacturer's website with pre-structured specification sections. 
  ARCAT provides additional links to CAD and BIM resources.
 
     > ARCAT
     > Sweets

  CSI - Masterformat 2016 - Titles and Numbers
​
  CSI - Masterformat 2018 - Purchase

  15 Reasons Specifications are Important to the Project

education
  If you are interested in getting experience in specification writing look
  into joining the local CSI chapter and then study for and pass the
​  Construction Documents Technologist (CDT) exam CSI offers.  This exam
  should also provide assistance with the Architectural Registration 
  Exams if you are not currently registered.  
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