Category Archives: Project Specifications

Construction Definitions & Terms – Beginning with A and B

A/C– An abbreviation for air conditioner or air conditioning. A/C Condenser– The outside fan unit of the Air Conditioning system. It removes the heat from the Freon gas and “turns” the gas back into a liquid and pumps the liquid back to the coil in the furnace. A/C Disconnect- The main electrical ON-OFF switch near… Read More: Construction Definitions & Terms – Beginning with A and B »

Construction Project Site Field Testing Procedures

As required by the contract specifications, the contractor shall establish a test program to ensure that all required testing is properly identified, planned, documented and performed under controlled and suitable environmental conditions, including cleanliness. Such test procedures shall incorporate or reference the requirements as contained in the contract technical specifications, codes, and industry standards. As… Read More: Construction Project Site Field Testing Procedures »

Water Supply System General Design Considerations

Generally the design of any water supply system or water treatment process encompasses a broad area. Application of this general guide is dependent upon the type of system or process involved. The design basis for the system including the water source and treatment facilities shall be for maximum day demand at the design year. Water… Read More: Water Supply System General Design Considerations »

Standard Requirements for Curtain Walling System

This pages mentions requirements for the provision of design, manufacture, supply, delivery, storage, assembly, fixing, installation, testing and commissioning of curtain walling system and all windows and glazed spandrels The Contractor will be required to produce full working drawings and details showing the construction, fabrication or manufacture, assembly and installation of the curtain wall system.… Read More: Standard Requirements for Curtain Walling System »

Concrete Pile Works and Load Testing Requirements

All materials to be used for the piling concrete works shall meet the requirements as specified under relevant specifications of a project, and any cement to be used for concrete piles shall be a suitable combination of GGBFS,  satisfying ASTM C989, CEM II to BS EN 197-1:200 or BS 4246-1996 & OPC type I to… Read More: Concrete Pile Works and Load Testing Requirements »

Requirements for Road Marking Paint For Pavements centreline, edge lines, cross walks etc.

Permanent Markings for Concrete Surfaces Two part epoxide resin paint shall be used for marking concrete surfaces. The paint shall give a matt or semi-gloss finish and is to be formulated on a catalyst cured epoxide resin base. The material should be fuel resistant. The paint shall consist of non-volatile constituents and solvents of which… Read More: Requirements for Road Marking Paint For Pavements centreline, edge lines,… »