Domain 1: Planning, Development, and Organization (11%) |
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A. Evaluate scope of project and identify anticipated specifications. |
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B. Manage the specifications production schedule (e.g. format, timing). |
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C. Develop and maintain project files (aka: product notebook) of systems, products, and materials proposed for work on the project. |
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D. Maintain version control of specifications. |
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E. Develop and maintain office master guide specifications |
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Domain 2: Coordination (14%) |
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A. Collect, track, and coordinate specification information |
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B. Coordinate A/E team proposed choices to align with project requirements. |
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C. Coordinate specification information with project team (e.g., owner, contractor, designer, product representatives). |
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D. Obtain and verify owner procurement and contract requirements. |
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E. Evaluate and verify the compatibility of products and materials. |
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F. Coordinate the specifications across project team disciplines. |
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G. Evaluate the specifications to confirm alignment with contract documents. |
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H. Compile available project information into the project manual. |
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I. Coordinate with project team to specify alternates. |
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Domain 3: Research (12%) |
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A. Conduct research on materials and systems for product selection. |
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B. Research applicable code requirements. |
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C. Evaluate product suitability for project conditions. |
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D. Review key product selections with product representatives. |
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E. Research applicable product standards. |
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Domain 4: Production (30%) |
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A. Develop outline specifications and project manuals. |
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B. Translate design narratives into specification (e.g. Uniformat to MasterFormat). |
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C. Determine style of specifications for systems, assemblies, and materials (i.e., descriptive, reference standard, proprietary, performance). |
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D. Translate graphic information presented in drawings into succinct written form. |
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E. Review the procurement and contracting requirements. |
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F. Determine what submittals are required to ensure quality installation and adequate project documentation (i.e. record documents). |
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G. Specify preparation and finishing requirements for the product. |
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H. Review and comment on specification sections written by others. |
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I. Prepare and edit specifications sections. |
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J. Organize project documents according to CSI formats. |
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K. Prepare documents for publication and distribution. |
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L. Archive electronic files for version control. |
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Domain 5: Analysis and Evaluation (16%) |
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A. Align the specifications to project delivery method and schedule. |
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B. Evaluate systems, assemblies, and materials being proposed for the project. |
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C. Verify that systems, assemblies, and materials meet project requirements. |
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D. Analyze drawings for systems, assemblies, and materials. |
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E. Evaluate products for code requirements. |
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F. Assess interior climate conditions for impact on materials and methods (e.g., pool, sauna, clean room). |
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G. Assess environmental conditions for impact on materials and methods (e.g., weather, humidity, seismic). |
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H. Evaluate products and systems for constructability and sequencing in project locale. |
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I. Evaluate and select products for compliance with design intent (e.g., cost, quality, aesthetics). |
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J. Obtain and evaluate standards and information from technical and professional societies. |
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K. Review reference standards for appropriateness (e.g., ASTM, AWWA). |
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L. Verify that necessary reference standards options have been selected. |
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M. Review and incorporate results of value engineering decisions. |
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N. Verify proposed construction meets the manufacturer’s warranty requirements. |
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Domain 6: Procurement, Contracting, and General Requirements (17%) |
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A. Edit specifications to confirm to Owner procurement and contract requirements. |
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B. Coordinate Division 01 General Requirements with all other specifications. |
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C. Incorporate project-specific requirements into Division 01 sections. |
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D. Specify the project measurement and payment procedures. |
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E. Specify substitution requirements and procedures. |
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F. Evaluate the acceptability of substitution request submittal. |
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G. Specify RFI requirements and procedures. |
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H. Evaluate and specify delegated design (e.g. application, scope, process). |