BY PRASAD GANPULE

It deals with the methods of

execution, qualities of
materials, nature of labour to
be employed, proportions in
which materials are to be
mixed, measurement of work
done
 Drawing shows only proportions and relative
positions of its various parts
 Not possible to furnish data regarding type of
material and its quality, workmanship on
drawing due to space constraint.
 A separate sheet called as contract document
which specifies all related details in tune with
design & drawing
 Combination of Drawings & Specifications
completely defines the structure, physically as
well as technically.
 A medium for technical communication between
all participants or contributors of project.
 Create a frame work to protect against bad
workmanship, Low quality material use, bad
practices.
 Create legal document to be abide by all parties.
 A guide to the contractor for material purchase,
workmanship expertise planning
 I. Detail Specifications

 II. Brief Specifications

 A. General Provisions

 B. Technical Provisions

 C. Standard Specifications
 General Conditions of Contract
 Special conditions of Contract
 1. Specifications for Materials &
Workmanship

 Material – Physical property such as strength,

hardness/ Chemical composition/ Electrical, Thermal
& Acoustical properties/ Appearance/ Protection
while transportation, handling, storage/ Inspection
and procedures of tests

 Workmanship – Desired output in relation with

practical limits of tolerance/ Construction method for
each item/ Protection of finished work
 2. Specifications for Performance
Overall performance of finished product, for
equipments/ machineries
 Includes General Description like size &
shape, Design & installation/erection
procedure, Requirement of power/ capacity/
efficiency, Period of guarantee against
performance/durability for spare parts/
special tools etc.
 3. Specifications for Proprietary Commodities
 Commercial products which are
standardized/ patented,
 Pre defined technology/ material/
workmanship/ performance,
 Branded products, Creates monopoly/ Doubt
of favoritism/
 Possibility of alternative supplier at lower cost
with equivalent performance & quality
 For standardized items occurring in
standardized work,
 Prepared by Government/ Manufacturers/
Professional body, PWD or MES handbooks/
Local body building codes are standard
specifications,
 Need periodical revision to include changes in
methods, materials and technology