Writing a specification is about understanding design intent and the specific project requirements to tailor your documents. To create well-organized, legible, and consistent documents you must prioritize format, grammar, and language, and understand the properties of the products you employ—critical to ensuring your projects are compliant to local codes and standards.
In part two of this lecture series, Kiyoshi Kuroiwa and Natasha Brin of Construction Specifications Canada (CSC) Toronto Chapter will build on the fundamental elements of contract documents presented in part one, and take a look closer at exactly what goes into the process of writing a specification. Together, we’ll learn how to identify the three different types of specifications and the importance of a clear and concise specification based on language. The CSC team will review how procurement methods and the general requirements (Divisions 00 – 01) impact the contract, helping to minimize risk and create a well coordinated and tailored contract document. After this session, attendees will better understand how to develop high quality specification documents for your projects with the help of industry experts.
This lecture series is ideal for emerging professionals looking to better understand the role of specifications and practicing professionals looking for a refresher on specifications fundamentals and best practices.
A recording of part one of this lecture series, TSA Technical Series: Contract Documents and Specifications, is available for TSA Members in our Past Lectures Library.
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