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descriptive specifications - ANSWERdescribes thoroughly the manner, the materials, methods and workmanship used to construct a specific item. (tell them how to build it and with what specifically- places liability on the landscape architect) performance specifications - ANSWERrequires the contractor construct an item to a specified minimum standard (ex: the concrete be a min. of 2000 psi at 28 days) Prescriptive specifications - ANSWERindicates the required ingredients in order to construct the desired element. (ex: planting amendments) proprietary specifications - ANSWERwritten by the manufacturer to utilize a specific product. Under some contracts (citys/governmental entities) this is considered illegal unless followed by "or equal/approved equal" CSI format - ANSWERConstruction specifications institutes, breaks down specification into 16 major divisions each with subheadings; 1- general requirements 2-site work ,3- concrete 4- masonry 5-metals 6-wood&plastics 7-thermal moisture protection 8-door/windows 9-finishes 10-specialties 11-equipment 12-furnishings 13-special construction 14-conveying systems 15-mechanical 16-electrical Bid bond - ANSWERGuarantees that the contractor will agree to the contract if their proposal is accepted,5-10% of bid amount Per