Jackson, J T (1990) Technical specifications' effect on construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(3), pp. 463-467. ISSN 0733-9364
Abstract
Technical specifications constitute that portion of the contract documents that control the performance of the construction project. The technical specifications impact all parts of the construction project. Clear specifications and a consistent understanding of the intent of the specifications by all parties leads to a project of higher quality. The specifications also protect the right of the contractor to choose methods of construction and provide assurance that the owner will receive the required performance from the finished product. Specifications that fulfill these demands often lead to better relations through consistent decision making and proper delegation of responsibility. The prompt clarification of ambiguities and the fair resolution of discrepancies concerning technical specifications leads to projects with fewer disputes, resulting in a reduced need for arbitration and litigation and thus lower overhead costs for both owners and contractors.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Index terms: | arbitration, resolution, litigation, dispute, owner, contract document, construction project, decision-making, specification |
| Subjects: | contractual condition, production management, decision analysis, sociology, conflict resolution, dispute resolution |
| Topics: | Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Risk Management, Legal Issues, Contract Administration |
| Descriptive scope: | 1 P |
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