Ibbs, C W (1986) Brand name or equalproduct specifications. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 112(1), pp. 1-13. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
“Or Equal” product specifications are the subject of this paper. A series of legal decisions are comprehensively reviewed to paint an operational framework for using “brand name or equal” specifications. Important issues include: Concept of equality; bidding equals; salient features; commercial availability; interchangeability and compatibility; effect of contracting officer’s approval; and substitutes of superior quality. By understanding the specific points captured in this article, designers and contractors can write and interpret product specifications and hence reduce their chances of being involved in serious construction contract disputes.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Index terms: | approval, designer, specification, dispute, bidding, construction contract, brand name |
| Subjects: | profession, contractual condition, contract type, dispute resolution, contractual role, business, bidding |
| Topics: | Roles and Professions, Legal Issues, Procurement, Business Strategy, Contract Administration |
| Descriptive scope: | 2 PC |
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