Specifications used to be one of the last items written before issuing a tender package; however this has changed over time, especially since the advent of BIM.
Nowadays, the best practice is to begin specification writing as early as possible in the project lifecycle. Early-stage specifications can capture information from the client review, documenting what the client is trying to achieve on the project.
Early-stage work also provides a better understanding of a project's performance requirements. Any information incorporated into the client's EIR employer information requirements and discussions on complexes, entities, spaces, locations, elements, systems, and products contribute to the specification as it builds.
In essence, specification is about data communication and information exchange between client, designer and contractor.
As project data requirements become more complex and we strive for more collaboration, it is crucial everyone has the same basis for project requirements — making specifications as essential now as they have ever been. The team at NBS has been developing and delivering specification products and tools for over 40 years, and we are continuously reviewing our content to reflect industry changes.
For manufacturers, we have developed NBS Source. This building product library places manufacturer products directly in front of the people who matter as they are making product decisions. Finally, NBS users with a subscription to The Construction Information Service gain access to a comprehensive online collection of industry-relevant publications and can take advantage of embedded links within the specification guidance to access pertinent documentation.
NBS Chorus is a flexible cloud-based specification platform that allows you to access your specifications across locations and organisations. It is suited to both performance and prescriptive specifying and has editable clauses that are supported by technical guidance. Our content is continuously reviewed to improve clarity and usefulness, informed by research, user feedback and industry drivers. CIS is a comprehensive online collection of industry-relevant publications from around publishers.
NBS users with a CIS subscription can take advantage of embedded links across specifications platforms to access research and reference documents. The content is fully searchable, intelligently classified and continuously updated. All rights reserved. NBS Source Place your products directly in front of the people that matter, at the exact time product decisions are made.
The Material Handling Blog. Bastian Solutions 16 September Bastian Solutions. Leave a Reply Your email address will not be published. Thank you for your comment. Rate this Blog Post:. The Developer, the Architects and Engineers shall consult with the Owner during the process of preparing the Basic Plans.
The Developer, Architect and the Engineers shall have access to the Project for all such tests and surveys. Sample 1. Sample 2. Your specifications can be as simple as a Word document with a listing of product information. You need to include the volume, size, and shape. So, if you are making a ounce cup, you need to specify all relevant dimensions. Is it made out of plastic resin or glass? Is it ceramic? Defining the exact material is important in your documentation. You should include information about any printing that needs to be on the cup, or color specific information.
Keep in mind that if you look at two cups, one glass and one plastic, there will be color variances. Two white cups will appear to be in different shades because of the material. Also keep in mind that you should be specifying a Pantone color , as this is the industry standard.
You should specify what type of wood the cabinets are made out of. You should also make it clear what type of handles they should have. What type of metal or other material are they made of?
Are they curved or are they straight?
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