Services
Specifying Formats:
- Full-length, 3-part format specifications for building and construction
- Short-form, 3-part format specifications for projects modest in size and scope
- Outline specifications, including system narratives, for preliminary pricing during design phases.
- VA, GSA, and UFGS
Specific Practice Specifications:
- Landscape architecture including irrigation, furnishings, hardscape, and softscape
- Civil and Structural Engineering in collaboration with the Project’s engineers
- Performance specifications for mechanical and electrical systems
Project Manual Assembly:
- Coordination of administrative requirements, language, format, file naming, and printing for all disciplines contributing documents for the Project Manual
- Cover pages incorporating logos and custom graphics
- Table of Contents, Certifications, and Drawing lists
Sustainable Design:
- Preparation of specifications for submittal procedures, indoor air-quality, and commissioning based on the GreenPoint Rating system of Build it Green or U.S. Green Building Council LEED Rating System
- Incorporation sustainable design submittals and performance criteria into the specifications in collaboration with a LEED consultant or GreenPoint rater
Supplemental Services:
- Technical support in selection and use of materials, products, and systems
- Preparation of in-house office master specifications and a User Guide
- Documents for Procurement and Contracting Requirements
- Assistance in setting up word processing styles and procedures
- Word processing and formatting of documents prepared by other Consultants, Owner, Contractor,
- or Construction Manager
- Review of Drawings, detailing, and sheet notes for coordination with the Specifications
- Specifications for the following special disciplines and in collaboration with other consultants when retained on a Project:
- Finish door hardware including preparation of detailed hardware groups
- Vertical transportation
- Roofing and waterproofing
- Product submittal and substitution review
- Consultations and assistance in responding to Contractor questions
- Preparation of a Record Set of the Project Manual
- Continuing education presentations on specification preparation and drawing coordination