The CSI Construction Specifications Practice Guide -- Contents -- Introduction -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter 1 Practices -- 1.1 Project Manual Concept -- 1.2 Specifications Production -- 1.3 Profile of a Specifier -- 1.3.1 Educational Background -- 1.3.2 Beneficial Traits -- 1.3.3 Proficiency -- 1.4 Developing Specifications -- 1.4.1 Gathering Information -- 1.4.2 Product Selection Decisions -- 1.5 Specifications Organization and Preparation -- 1.5.1 Basic Procedural Decisions -- 1.5.2 Format -- 1.5.3 Method of Specifying -- 1.5.4 Specification Language -- 1.5.5 Preparing Specifications -- 1.5.6 Division 01-General Requirements -- 1.5.7 Section Title List -- 1.5.8 Coordinating with Consultants -- 1.6 Specifying Workmanship -- 1.7 Considerations during Development of Specifications -- 1.7.1 Economic Implications of Each Choice -- 1.7.2 Work Results Structure -- 1.7.3 Industry Conditions and Availability of Products -- 1.8 Specifying Quality Assurance and Quality Control -- 1.8.1 Quality Assurance in the Conditions of the Contract -- 1.8.2 Quality Control in the Conditions of the Contract -- 1.8.3 Division 01-General Requirements -- 1.8.4 Specifications -- 1.9 Preparing the Specifications -- 1.9.1 Writing/Editing Preparation -- 1.9.2 Specification Illustrations -- 1.10 Producing a Project Manual -- 1.11 Coordination of the Specifications -- 1.12 Preliminary Review and Coordination of the Project Manual -- 1.13 Final Preparation of the Project Manual -- 1.13.1 Proofreading -- 1.13.2 Table of Contents -- 1.13.3 Reproduction and Distribution -- 1.14 Variations Required by Project Delivery Methods -- 1.14.1 Document Variations for Design-Negotiate- Build Project Delivery Method -- 1.14.2 Document Variations for Construction Management Project Delivery -- 1.14.3 Document Variations for Design-Build Delivery Method.

1.14.4 Document Variations for Owner-Build Project Delivery Method -- Chapter 2 Language -- 2.1 Specification Language -- 2.2 Writing Style -- 2.3 Vocabulary -- 2.4 Spelling -- 2.5 Sentence Structure -- 2.5.1 Imperative Mood -- 2.5.2 Indicative Mood -- 2.6 Abbreviations -- 2.7 Symbols -- 2.8 Numbers -- 2.9 Capitalization -- 2.10 Punctuation -- 2.11 Grammar -- 2.11.1 Subject/Verb Agreement -- 2.11.2 Parallel Construction -- 2.12 Inappropriate Terms -- 2.13 Pronoun Reference -- 2.14 Unnecessary Words -- 2.15 Prepositional Phrases -- 2.16 Streamlining -- 2.17 Specification Detail -- Chapter 3 Methods -- 3.1 Methods of Specifying -- 3.1.1 Descriptive Specifications -- 3.1.1.1 Preparing Descriptive Specifications -- 3.1.2 Performance Specifications -- 3.1.2.1 Application of Performance Specifying -- 3.1.2.2 Decision to Use Performance Specifying -- 3.1.3 Reference Standard Specifications -- 3.1.3.1 Know the Standard -- 3.1.3.2 Incorporate the Standard Properly -- 3.1.3.3 Enforce the Requirements of the Standard -- 3.1.4 Proprietary Specifications -- 3.1.4.1 Closed and Open Proprietary Specifications -- 3.1.4.2 Selection of Proprietary Methods -- 3.1.4.3 Nonrestrictive Specifications -- Chapter 4 Formats -- 4.1 Introduction to Formats -- 4.2 Hierarchy of Formats -- 4.2.1 OmniClassTM -- 4.2.1.1 Basis of Organization -- 4.2.1.2 Applications -- 4.2.2 UniFormatTM -- 4.2.2.1 Basic Organization -- 4.2.2.2 Applications -- 4.2.3 MasterFormat ® -- 4.2.3.1 Basic Organization -- 4.2.3.2 Divisions -- 4.2.3.3 Numbering -- 4.2.3.4 Using MasterFormat ® -- 4.2.3.5 Keyword Index -- 4.2.3.6 Applications -- 4.2.3.7 Specifications -- 4.2.3.8 Data Filing -- 4.2.3.9 Cost Classification -- 4.2.3.10 Product Data -- 4.2.4 SectionFormatTM -- 4.2.4.1 Basic Organization -- 4.2.4.2 Parts -- 4.2.5 PageFormatTM -- Chapter 5 Agreements -- 5.1 Construction Agreements.

5.2 Project Delivery and Basis of Payment -- 5.3 Standard Agreement Format -- 5.4 Standard Agreement Forms -- 5.5 Inclusion of Agreement in Project Manual -- Chapter 6 Conditions -- 6.1 Conditions of the Contract -- 6.2 General Conditions -- 6.2.1 AIA Documents -- 6.2.2 EJCDC Documents -- 6.2.3 DBIA Documents -- 6.2.4 Public Agency Documents -- 6.3 Common Articles -- 6.4 Supplementary Conditions -- 6.4.1 Preparation of Supplementary Conditions -- 6.5 Caution -- Chapter 7 General Requirements -- 7.1 Division 01-General Requirements -- 7.2 Organizational Basis for Division 01 -- 7.2.1 Division 01 and MasterFormat ® -- 7.2.2 Division 01 and SectionFormatTM -- 7.3 Division 01 Relation to Other Documents -- 7.3.1 Procurement Requirements -- 7.3.2 Owner-Contractor Agreement -- 7.3.3 General Conditions -- 7.3.4 Supplementary Conditions -- 7.3.5 Other Specification Sections -- 7.3.6 Drawings -- 7.4 Writing Division 01 Sections -- 7.4.1 Coordination with Division 01-General Requirements -- 7.5 Commonly Used Division 01 Sections -- 7.5.1 Section 01 10 00-Summary -- 7.5.2 Section 01 20 00-Price and Payment Procedures -- 7.5.3 Section 01 30 00-Administrative Requirements -- 7.5.4 Section 01 40 00-Quality Requirements -- 7.5.5 Section 01 50 00-Temporary Facilities and Controls -- 7.5.6 Section 01 60 00-Product Requirements -- 7.5.7 Section 01 70 00-Execution and Closeout Requirements -- 7.5.8 Section 01 80 00-Performance Requirements -- 7.5.9 Section 01 90 00-Life Cycle Activities -- 7.5.10 Cautions -- 7.6 Specifying Allowances -- 7.6.1 Conditions of the Contract -- 7.6.2 Specifications -- 7.7 Specifying Alternates -- 7.8 Specifying Unit Prices -- 7.8.1 Conditions of the Contract -- 7.8.2 Specifications -- Chapter 8 Coordinating Drawings and Specifications -- 8.1 Introduction to Coordinating Drawings and Specifications -- 8.1.1 Drawings -- 8.1.2 Specifications.

8.1.3 Schedules -- 8.1.4 Coordination -- 8.1.4.1 Preliminary Coordination -- 8.1.4.2 Final Coordination -- 8.2 Terminology and Abbreviations -- 8.3 Precedence -- 8.4 Responsibility for Coordination -- 8.5 Using Checklists -- Chapter 9 Modifications -- 9.1 Procurement and Contract Document Modifications -- 9.2 General Criteria -- 9.2.1 Narrative Method -- 9.2.2 Revised Page Method -- 9.3 Procurement Documents Modifications -- 9.3.1 Addenda -- 9.3.2 Purpose -- 9.3.3 Procedures -- 9.3.4 Addenda Format -- 9.3.5 Sample Addendum -- 9.4 Contract Documents Modifications -- 9.4.1 Purpose -- 9.4.2 Procedures -- 9.5 Methods of Modification-AIA Documents -- 9.5.1 Change Order -- 9.5.2 Change Directive -- 9.5.3 Minor Changes in the Work -- 9.6 Methods of Modification-EJCDC Documents -- 9.6.1 Change Order -- 9.6.2 Work Change Directive -- 9.6.3 Field Order -- 9.6.4 Written Interpretation or Clarification -- 9.7 Methods of Modification-DBIA Documents -- 9.7.1 Change Order -- 9.7.2 Work Change Directive -- 9.7.3 Minor Changes by Written Notice -- 9.8 Methods of Modification-Other -- 9.9 Change Orders -- Chapter 10 Master Guide Specifications -- 10.1 Introduction to Master Guide Specifications -- 10.2 Contents of Master Guide Specifications -- 10.3 Reasons for Using a Master Guide Specification -- 10.4 Strategies for Developing and Organizing an Office Master Specification -- 10.4.1 Master List of Section Numbers and Titles -- 10.4.2 Standard Formats and Language -- 10.5 Preparing Master Guide Specification Sections -- 10.6 Commercially Available Master Guide Specifications -- 10.7 Updating Master Guide Specification Sections -- 10.8 Additional Considerations -- 10.8.1 Electronic Technology -- 10.8.2 Additional Information -- 10.8.3 Sections on Demand -- 10.8.4 Review Prior to Distribution -- Chapter 11 Shortform Specifications.

11.1 Introduction to Shortform Specifications -- 11.2 Concept of Shortform Specifications -- 11.3 Characteristics of Shortform Specifications -- 11.4 When to Use Shortform Specifications -- 11.5 Shortform Master Guide Specifications -- 11.5.1 Establish a Specification Type -- 11.5.2 Establish a Master Section List for the Project Type -- 11.5.3 Develop a Standard Shortform SectionFormatTM and PageFormatTM -- 11.6 Writing Shortform Master Guide Specifications -- 11.6.1 Establish Division 01 Requirements -- 11.6.2 Update the Shortform Master Guide Specification Regularly -- 11.7 Shortform Project Specifications -- 11.8 Techniques for Converting Full-Length Master Guide Specifications to Shor t form -- 11.9 Commercially Available Shortform Master Guide Specifications -- Chapter 12 Performance Specifying -- 12.1 Introduction to Performance Specifying -- 12.2 Construction Systems and Assemblies -- 12.3 Utilizing Nonstandard Technologies -- 12.4 Developing New Technology -- 12.5 Delegating Responsibilities -- 12.6 Roles of Participants -- 12.6.1 Owner -- 12.6.2 Architect/Engineer -- 12.6.3 Construction Manager as Adviser -- 12.6.4 Contractor -- 12.6.5 Manufacturer -- 12.6.6 Authorities Having Jurisdiction -- 12.7 Determining the Extent -- 12.8 Performance Specifying of Project Elements -- 12.9 Levels of Performance Specifying -- 12.9.1 Establishing the Level of Performance Specifying -- 12.9.2 Response to Performance Criteria -- 12.9.3 Means of Evaluation -- 12.10 Resources -- 12.11 Drawings-Specifications Coordination -- 12.11.1 Extent of Drawings -- 12.12 Performance Specification Format -- 12.12.1 PART 1-GENERAL -- 12.12.2 PART 2-PRODUCTS -- 12.12.3 PART 3-EXECUTION -- Chapter 13 Specifying for Purchase Goods -- 13.1 Introduction to Specifying for the Purchase of Goods -- 13.2 Use of Purchasing.

13.3 Differences between Purchasing Contracts and Construction Contracts.