This tip looks at what your Specification should NOT have.
Specifications should NOT contain the word “Tender”. The Tender process is separate from the contract. If you have reference to “Tender” in the Spec needs to be removed for the contract.
Specifications should NOT have a ‘Preliminaries’ Section AND a ‘General Requirements’ Section. Put everything in the ‘Preliminaries’ Section…keep it simple.
Specifications should NOT have product manufacturers detail other than that required for the builder to order the product. Specify only that the builder is to obtain and work to the manufacturer’s detail…that is all you need.
Specifications should NOT have products or materials NOT in the work specified “just in case” it is needed.
These are some basics of what you should NOT specify. There are more and the sample Specification available from the website has more detail.
The more accurate your documents, the more the builder will give respect and have confidence in the project. Don’t forget the builder also talks to your client.
