This book provides a ready, convenient resource for the recommended principles and approaches used for specification production in civil-engineered projects.

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Prepared by the Committee on Specifications of the Construction Institute of ASCE.

Preparation of Construction Specifications for Civil Projects provides a ready, convenient resource for the recommended principles and approaches used for specification production in civil-engineered projects. Poorly written and ambiguous specifications can result in construction claims, increased cost, and litigation. This guide includes step-by-step instructions, checklists, and sample documents for various specifications.

Topics include:

• purpose, goals, philosophy, and developmental planning for specifications
• formatting, writing, and review of specifications
• and bidding and contract award documents

This guide is an update to Preparing Specifications for Design-Bid Build Projects and will be of interest to engineers, contractors, and construction professionals.

Prepared by Larry Eckersley, P.E.; James T. O’Connor, Ph.D., P.E.; Rajesh (Raj) Singh; Jon F. Rauschkolb, P.E.; John R. Sprouse, P.E.; John R. Morey; W. Laird Ellis, Jr., P.E.; David Marihugh; and Eli T. Abdallah, P.E.

About The Author

Civil Engineer

Hello, My self Neelmani, A Civil Engineer. Presently I am working with Indian Railway. An Affiliate Member of ASCE “American Society of Civil Engineers”. B.Tech in Civil Engineering from MIT Muzaffarpur and Diploma in Railway from IPWE as well as Civil Engineering from Govt. Polytechnic Muzaffarpur.

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