Points to be observed in framing specifications of an item
1. Clear facts of the quality of material and workmanship mentioned in the specification should be observed.
2. Specification depends upon the site conditions; hence it is to be observed the nature of work and purpose for which the work is carried out.
3. Well-known or familiar abbreviations in building industry are to be used without giving information.
4. Proper and suitable words with required meaning should only be used. Unfamiliar works should not be used in specification.
5. Prepare the specification by observing the rules of grammar.
6. The information about quality of the material and procedure of workmanship to be adopted should be complete and accurate.
7. Avoid cross-references.
8. The specification should state looking to view that what the contractor shall or shall not do and not what the contractor should or should not do.
9. The subject matter mentioned in the specification should relate to the information required when the contract is given to the contractor.
10. Unfair specifications are not desirable, meaning that throwing all the possible risks on the shoulders of contractors is unfair and hence such specification should not be mentioned.
11. The sentences of the specification should be simple and short so as to avoid the risk of legal difficulties and allegations.
12. Specifications of various items should be framed by keeping the practical limitations of materials and workmanship in mind.
2. Specification depends upon the site conditions; hence it is to be observed the nature of work and purpose for which the work is carried out.
3. Well-known or familiar abbreviations in building industry are to be used without giving information.
4. Proper and suitable words with required meaning should only be used. Unfamiliar works should not be used in specification.
5. Prepare the specification by observing the rules of grammar.
6. The information about quality of the material and procedure of workmanship to be adopted should be complete and accurate.
7. Avoid cross-references.
8. The specification should state looking to view that what the contractor shall or shall not do and not what the contractor should or should not do.
9. The subject matter mentioned in the specification should relate to the information required when the contract is given to the contractor.
10. Unfair specifications are not desirable, meaning that throwing all the possible risks on the shoulders of contractors is unfair and hence such specification should not be mentioned.
11. The sentences of the specification should be simple and short so as to avoid the risk of legal difficulties and allegations.
12. Specifications of various items should be framed by keeping the practical limitations of materials and workmanship in mind.
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