tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685608788672533401.post4763852647990271567..comments2022-04-05T03:02:08.815-06:00Comments on Intern 101: Let's talk about specs, bay-beeLulu Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14713133001416080918noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685608788672533401.post-50908032952000354932009-09-16T05:47:14.283-06:002009-09-16T05:47:14.283-06:00My mentor in specs years ago gave me some advice t...My mentor in specs years ago gave me some advice that is good to share with readers here: Specs often make more sense if you go to Part 2 first (Products), then Part 3 (Execution), then Part 1 (General). There are also a few sections that have schedules in Part 3 that are more easily edited as 3->2->1.<br /><br />The drawings indicate locations and extent (where and how much), and the specs indicate materials, level of quality, type of installation, and general and procurement requirements (what and how good). The rest of "how" is somewhat of a combined function of Part 3 Execution + detail Drawings + the Contractor's methods and means according to the AIA A201 General Conditions.Chris Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640559749147730920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7685608788672533401.post-62669481001925396772009-09-14T14:17:20.410-06:002009-09-14T14:17:20.410-06:00Nice post. I didn't see the Masterspec link, b...Nice post. I didn't see the Masterspec link, but I imagine you mean the one here: http://supdocs.arcomnet.com/mf04/mf04toc.php<br /><br />There is also a complete listing of numbers and titles at www.masterformat.com, with keyword searches (free login required) and a convert-as-you-type transition guide (login not required).<br /><br />Thumbing through the MasterFormat hardcopy is an excellent way to gain perspective on the breadth of knowledge there is in the construction industry - for every 6-digit number you see, there are people who devote an entire career to the knowledge and techniques related to their trade. CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) is devoted to connecting designers and specifiers to the vast resources of industry members in a common organization through education, certification, and networking. www.csinet.org.Chris Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640559749147730920noreply@blogger.com