by cwswp-2061 | Apr 6, 2023
My goal is to empower your teams to be more comfortable with specifications. This is a broad overview originally presented to a construction team to help understand where to look for information in the spec that affects their bid. In this single video, we cover the...
by cwswp-2061 | Apr 6, 2023
General Conditions establish the 3 R’s, rights, relationships, and responsibilities between the parties involved in a project. They are not a signed document but they apply to everyone. This session will cover some of the high points, issues that often come up on a...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 28, 2023
A compelling course description is needed here to further entice the visitor to purchase the course. Ready to Get Started? Please contact Sherry at sherry@trc-consultants.com to discuss how she can enhance your teams’ confidence in development, coordination, and...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 21, 2023
Clear, complete, concise, and correct (CSI’s 4C’s) are the best way to communicate the design intent to the contractor. This Session reviews the most commonly misused words, what needs to be capitalized, and re-emphasizes the use of correct language, particularly when...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 21, 2023
The level of detail to include in specifications can vary with the type of project, delivery method, and phase of design. Throughout the process, there are several types and formats of specifications available to assist the team in communicating project needs. This...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 21, 2023
Being able to communicate by adding information in the correct place within a specification is critical. SectionFormat® organizes information within the specification and remains consistent for each material within the Project. This session is helpful for learning...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 21, 2023
Everything in the built environment has a classification number and title. For efficient navigation of the spec, it is important to have a basic understanding of why these materials are located where they are in the project manual. You will also have an opportunity...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 21, 2023
When we use a manufacturer’s spec we usually need to modify it to some degree. There are times too when we only need a portion of their spec to drop into ours. This live session goes through the thought process of modifying or adding information from a manufacturer’s...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 21, 2023
As Architects, we go through school learning about design and drawings and how drawings go together for a construction project. We don’t really delve into specifications until we start our first job. This is a very basic description of what specifications are and the...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 21, 2023
Quite often when architects are putting their proposals together, the Owner will outline what each deliverable is required to have. When it comes to specifications, most often what we see is a request for CSI 3-part format specifications. The other requirement you...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 21, 2023
PART 1 – GENERAL is the first part of every specification section. Much of the information found in PART 1 is an expansion of requirements found in Division 01 – General Requirements. This session briefly explains this relationship to help the A/E decide the best...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 21, 2023
It never fails when you get a substitution request on a product you’ve never heard of, or you are doing a QA review and realize we are missing a spec for a product. It’s always in a rush, or last minute. Here are some resources. If you are organizing the spec work in...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 21, 2023
With all the different mediums we have to communicate, most all require written text. If it was a conversation, we likely have a follow-up memo. Because specifications are legal documents, it is important to use the correct language and capitalization when “speaking”...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 20, 2023
Drawings and Specifications should be complementary. This session addresses the coordination between the Drawings and the Specifications highlighting the importance of coordinating abbreviations and terminology early to streamline the development of construction...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 20, 2023
Division 01 requires review and coordination with the Owner requirements and the Contractor. This Session goes through what you can expect to find in Division 01, what areas need Owner input, and how to modify it to meet your office standards. It also discusses how...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 19, 2023
Before you get to editing the specification it takes some planning. How long does it take to develop a project spec? What are the expectations? What do I already know? This session is geared toward those that are new to estimating time and setting goals to move the...
by cwswp-2061 | Feb 19, 2023
You listened to the 5 strategies for getting started with the development of your specification. Here are 5 strategies around the actual editing of the spec. How many hours will it take, where to start, and who to turn to for help. If after this you feel some one on...
