Building Technology (Specification)

SPECIFICATIONS - answer--part of the contact documents -Details of materials used -scope of work for each section -instruction of what type of equipment will be used during construction Prescriptive Specifications - answer-specify values for attributes of the designed object - details for the type of materials used -instructions on how the specific materials are installed - equipment used during construction - fixtures used -all materials specified shall be followed or approved equal. Performance Specifications - answer-standards used to determine requirements for acceptability of materials or sewn products based on results obtained through testing proprietary specifications - answer-Prepared by manufactures of materials, suppliers. May be rewritten or edited incorporated by reference - the use of single approved product type for any installation -often used in cases where there is existing equipment or installations already on site. -in these cases the owner may want to maintain consistency of materials or possibly simply prefers a specific type of product. THREE- PART SECTION FORMAT - answer-□Part 1 - General area which follow the scope of work. □Part 2 - Product -detail of materials, equipment, system, fixtures, etc. that will be included in the construction. □ Part 3 - Execution -detailed instruction on how the materials in part two will be installed DIVISION UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION INDEX - answer-it is most widely used standard for organizing specifications and other written information for commercial and industrials building projects. - master list of divisions, section numbers and titles within each division. Division 01 - General Requirements - answer-Contains the methods, procedures, and technical requirements the contractor must follow during construction. It includes rules for pricing and payment, substitutions, administrative requirements, submittal procedures, closeout, etc. Division 02 - existing conditions - answer-used to specify site remediation, site decontamination, subsurface investigation, surveying, and selective demolition, among other items related to existing conditions on a job site Division 03- concrete - answer-Cast in place concrete, architectural concrete, posttensioned concrete, precast, tilt up. -concrete materials -reinforcing Division 04-masonry - answer-covers all aspects of masonry, including brick, concrete block, stone, terra-cotta, simulated masonry, glass block, and masonry restoration and cleaning Division 05 - metals - answer-Maintenance of metal, structural steel, steel joist framing, steel decking, metal framing, metal fabrications, metal stairs, decorative metal Division 06 - Wood, Plastics, and Composites - answer--materials standards -common work results -rough carpentry -finish carpentry - architectural woodwork -structural plastics plastic fabrications -structural composites -composite fabrications Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection - answer-includes the materials used to seal the outside of the building against moisture, thermal, - operation & maintenance - dampproofing & waterproofing -thermal protection -weather barriers -sealants Division 08 - Openings - answer-Formerly called Doors and Windows, includes: - Metal doors and frames - Wood doors and frames - Specialty doors - Storefronts - All types of windows - Skylights - Hardware - Curtain Walls - Glazing Division 09 - Finishes - answer-Includes the majority of common interior finishes. -painting & coating -acoustical treatment -plaster &gypsum board Division 10 - Specialties - answer-items that are not standard materials (gwb, flooring, finishes etc.) ex: small scale placed in multiples -- examples include: visual display boards, lockers, corner guards -fireplace & stoves -safety -storage -exterior Division 11 - Equipment - answer-Items generally larger and more expensive than those in 10. - vehicle & pdedetrian - security, detention & banking -commercial residential -foodservice -educational & scientific - entertainment -health care -collection & disposal Division 12 - Furnishings - answer-Furniture, Manufactured casework like for example window treatments, casework, furnishing and accessories, furniture, multiple seating and other furnishing Division 13 - Special Construction - answer-Much larger elements, almost through of as a building w/in a building -- examples: air supported structures, siesmic control, air kennels. ie. -special purpose rooms -special structures -integrated construction Division 14 - Conveying Equipment - answer-Includes elevators, escalators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, and lifts. ie. scaffolding, dumbwaiters Division 15-16 - answer-old version 15- mechanical/plumbing 16- electrical current version of MASTERFORMAT there is a new subgroup where all building services are specified in seven divisions. Facility Services - answer-division 21 - fire suppression division 22 - plumbing division 23 - HVAC division 25 - integrated automation divsion 26 - electrical division 27 - communications division 28 - electrical safety and security (divisions 20,24,29 reserved for future) SITE AND INFRASTRUCTURE - answer-division 31 - earthwork division 32 - exterior improvements division 33 - utilities Specifications describe the construction in text form? - answer-YES/TRUE