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Technical Specifications
accurately. The design documentation includes design drawings, bill of quantities and technical
specifications.
contractors on how the works are to be carried out, the quality of the workmanship and methods
of quality assurance for the construction. Technical specifications describe the project design
In general, the scope and detail of technical specifications will depend on the nature and
complexity of the project. Technical specifications should form part of all construction projects.
The level of adherence to the design drawings and technical specifications ultimately determines
the quality of the project and influences the performance of the constructed works.
Design drawings. These are set out design information and procedures which are required
to be used on the works. It also provides visual representation and/or illustration of a specific
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tool or part in a construction. Design drawings for construction contain all the information
necessary for the construction contractor to bid on and build a particular project. Typically, the
preparation of design drawings provides a detailed record of the design and structural
requirements of the works. A contract or tender document often references design drawings.
Design drawings should show details on layout, measurements, plan, cross-sectional and
vertical profiles. This information is prepared as scale drawings of the works to be constructed.
2. they visually communicate the concept to the lot feeder and the construction
contractor
2. plan views
5. titles and scales that meet the required standards and units
6. adequate labelling
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Bill of Quantities. This lists the quantity of materials to enable a tenderer to accurately cost
Bill of Quantities. Shall be used in every phase (pre-contract & post-contract) of the
project but need of Bill of Quantities differs based on different contract agreements & project.
2. It defines the extent of the work (should be identified in line with drawings &
specification as well)
project but these are the costs which is very much vital for the construction activities. The
reason for these cost mentioned separately is it is very difficult to distribute these cost amongst
compensation
4. Cost towards the project management staff (QS, Project manager, Engineering
professionals)
Material specifications. Such as diameter, type and grade of material for pipes (e.g.
polyethylene pipes or UPVC), joining methods (e.g. electro-fused or compression fittings etc),
or 28- day compressive strength of concrete. This is important to distinguish the different
materials to be used for different parts and/or equipment in a construction. This differentiates the
variety of properties of the different materials or parts to be used in field, it must also indicate
Requirements for Material Testing. e.g. testing required for earthworks (i.e. minimum
required compaction and moisture range to be achieved), frequency of testing (e.g. one soil
density test per 1,000 m3 of bulk earthworks) or the number of tests per 1,000 m2 of area for
Construction and installation methods. A technical specification must have the list of
procedures on how to install a part or material. It must also be able to specify the importance of
the indicated part or material to the construction and how it must be constructed and installed.
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construction.
Reference
Davis, R. and Stafford, R. Design Drawings and Technical Specifications. Feedlot Design And
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