Are Review Manual

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Project Manual

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Is a bound book containing all contract and non contract documents and technical specifications for a construction project. Does not contain drawings.

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4 Parts of Project Manual

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1) Bidding Requirements
2) Parts of the contract: agreement between owner and contractor, bid forms...etc.
3)general and supplementary conditions of the contract
4) technical specifications

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Project Manual : What is included in Bidding Requirements ?

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invitation to bid
prequalification forms
instructions to bidders
information available to bidders
bid forms
....Supplements to Bid forms
-bid security form
-subcontractor list
-substitution list

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Project Manual : What is included in Contract Forms?

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-Agreement (Contract between owner and contractor)
--Performance Bond
-Labor and materials payment bond
-Certificates of Insurance

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Project Manual : What is included in General and Supplementary Conditions?

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General conditions of the contract (such as AIA form 201)
Supplementary conditions

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Relationship between drawings and specs

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Specs are Complimentary, yet more binding legally.
Drawings show general configuration and size.
Technical specifications describe quality, execution of the work, standards, and other non graphic info.

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Coordination Specs with DWGs.

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-Specs contain Requirements for all materials and construction indicated in the drawings.
-Terminology in specs and dwgs should be the same.
-Dimensions and thickness should only be indicated on one document.
-Notes on dwgs should not describe methods of installation or material qualities.

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Master Specifications

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Prewritten text that includes the majority of requirements for a particular specification section.

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Prescriptive Specifications

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-AKA "Closed Specifications"
-Tell contractor exactly what brand name to buy.
-Proprietary specs: specific manufacturers product. The most restrictive. Easy to write. do not allow for competitive bidding. Spec writer must know that called out specs meet code.
-Base bid with alternates: Calls out a proprietary product but allows substitution the contractor thinks is adequate. Dangerous.
-Base bid with approved listed alternates:
-Base bid with approved equal alternates: architect or owner must approve. Lead time clearly stated is important to allow for proper review.

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Performance Specifications

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-AKA "Open Specifications
-Tell what results the final construction assembly should achieve.
-Public projects require open specs
-Descriptive Specification: detailed written requirements for the material, product or workmanship required. Does not mention trade names. difficult to write
-Reference Standard Specification: Based on standards set by accepted authority. Easy to write.

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Master Format

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Developed by the Construction Specifications Institute to standardize the numbering and format of specifications.

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Master Format
Division 00

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Procurement and Contracting Requirements
-requirements for bidding and contracting: bid solicitation, instructions to bidders, information available to bidders, bid forms, the contract, bonds and certifications, general conditions of the contract, supplementary conditions, addenda, modifications

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Master Format
Division 01

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General Requirements
Requirements applicable to the entire project
Summary of the work
Sustainability requirements and standards
how pricing and payment will be handled
alternates,
contract modification procedures
unit prices
construction progress documentation
submittal procedures
temp facilities at the job site
substitution procedures
owner furnished items
final cleaning and protection of the work
Architect should request MSDS sheets

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Master Format
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Existing Conditions
Site remediation, site decontamination, subsurface investigation, surveying, demolition...etc.

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Master Format
Division 03

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Concrete:
-Forms, reinforcement, cast-in-place concrete, precast concrete, cementitious decks and underlayment, grouts, concrete restoration and cleaning

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Master Format
Division 04

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Masonry
-Brick, concrete block, stone, terra cotta, simulated masonry, glass block, masonry restoration and cleaning

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Master Format
Division 05

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Metals
-Structural steel, ornamental metals, metal fabrications (stairs, ornamental ironwork, handrails, gratings, metal castings, stair treads, nosings), expansion joint covers. Does NOT include light gage metal framing.

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Master Format
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Wood, Plastics, Composites
-Structural wood framing,
-rough and finish carpentry
-architectural woodwork, custom casework
-structural plastics
-plastics fabrications
-specialty composite materials
-wood and plastic restoration and cleaning

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Master Format
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Thermal Moisture Protection
-dampproofing, waterproofing
-insulation,
-vapor retarders,
-air barriers
-shingles, siding, flashing, joing sealers, fire and smoke protection, roofing specialties including roof hatches, smoke vents, pavers, and scuppers

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Master Format
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Openings
-Doors and Windows (and frames)
-storefronts
-skylights
-curtain walls
-glazing

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Master Format
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Finishes
-plaster, gypsum wallboard(including framing), floor and wall tile and materials, acoustical ceilings, decorative ceilings, paints, other coatings

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Master Format
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Specialties
-many things including visual display boards, toilet compartments, louvers, grilles, wall and corner guards, access flooring, prebuilt fireplaces, flagpoles, signage, lockers, awnings, demountable partitions, storage, shelving, exterior protection, toilet and bath accessories

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Master Format
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Architectural Equipment:
-Vaults, Security items, library and theater equipment, checkroom, vending machines, athletic equipment, medical equipment...etc.

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Master Format
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Furnishings:
System furniture, art, window treatments, plants, Manufactured casework (not custom casework)

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Master Format
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Special Construction:
Air supported structures, special purpose rooms (saunas, planetariums), seismic control, hot tubs, kennels

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Master Format
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Conveying Equipment:
elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters moving walks, lifts

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Master Format
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Fire Suppression:
detection, alarms, fires suppression systems

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Master Format
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Plumbing

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Master Format
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Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning

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Master Format
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Integrated Automation:
Lighting control, environmental control

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Master Format
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Electrical

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Master Format
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Communications:
cable, telephone, internet, sound systems...etc.

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Master Format
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Electronic Safety and Security:
Surveillance, security access...etc.

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Master Format
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Earthwork:
Below Grade Work including Excavation, fill, grading, embankment, soil stabilization, erosion control, piles, caissons, foundation walls

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Master Format
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Exterior Improvements:
Above Grade Items including pavement, fences, gates, site furnishings, play ground equipment, plants

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Master Format
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Utilities:
Water distribution, sanitary piping, septic tanks, drainage, ponds, reservoirs, constructed wetlands

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All Master format Sections have 3 parts:
Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3
What are they?

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Part 1 = General Requirements: scope, submittals required, quality assurance requirements, warranties, project conditions, delivery, storage requirements
Part 2 = Products: Acceptable manufacturers, standards and test methods, how items are to be fabricated
Part 3 = Execution: How products and materials are to be installed.

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MSDS

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Materials Safety Data Sheet:
A listing of product safety information prepared by manufacturers and marketers of products containing toxic chemicals. List health effects of materials.