Construction Specifications

Information to attract potential bidders

Geotechnical data

Form on which bidders will submit bids

Incorporation of AIA A201 and modifications thereto

Project summary

Project summary

Price and Payment Procedures

Payments, substitutions, modifications

Form for submission of substitution requests

Form for submission of substitution requests

Progress schedule, submittals, alterations

Submittals, alterations

Cleaning and disinfection of spaces after biohazard exposure

General procedures specific to historic restoration projects

References, mockup, testing laboratory

References, mockup, testing laboratory

Abbreviations and acronyms used in other sections

Utilities, facilities, barriers, project sign

Utilities, facilities, barriers, project sign

Temporary fence, posts, fence mesh, and barrier tape.

Protection of existing trees during construction

General requirements, product options

General requirements, product options

Cutting & patching, cleaning, closeout procedures

Cutting & patching, cleaning, closeout procedures

Survey and field engineering.

Survey and field engineering.

Sustainable design requirements for LEED projects

Sustainable design requirements for LEED projects

Total demolition of structures

Partial demolition of structures

Repair and cleaning of historic cast-in-place concrete

Wet curing blankets

Shop-fabricated steel components that eliminate field welding of structural connections.

Preformed foam block concrete wall forming system

Formwork, reinforcing, concrete, finishing

Polished finish for horizontal surfaces

Alternative to interior polished concrete.

Pneumatically-placed concrete

Tensioning strands & tensioning operations

Precast concrete structural elements

Precast concrete architectural wall panels

Site-cast precast concrete wall panels

Downspout splashblocks

Shop-fabricated concrete countertops

Lightweight roof decks, integral insulation

Site-placed gypsum concrete floor decks

Site-placed Portland cement concrete floor decks

Paint stripping and chemical cleaning of historic masonry surfaces

Replacement mortar for historic masonry

Restoration of historic brick and stone masonry

Restoration of historic terra cotta

Masonry and stone cleaners

Mortar for use by other sections

Grout for use by other sections

Veneer & load-bearing, reinforcing, accessories

Thin brick adhered to a solid substrate

Veneer & load-bearing, reinforcing, accessories

Glass block for exterior and exterior vertical assemblies

Natural stone veneer, wall & other uses, accessories

Boulders for use in landscape work.

Shop-fabricated precast masonry elements

Shop-fabricated simulated stone veneer

Natural thin stone Veneer

Repair and replacement of historic ferrous and non-ferrous metals

Load-bearing steel floor and roof systems

Structural steel to higher standards for exposed locations

Load-bearing open web steel floor & roof joints

Steel floor & roof decking

Load-bearing exterior wall studs, floor & roof joists

Framing systems for platforms & support of equipment

Miscellaneous fabricated metal components

Shop-fabricated steel stairs, multiple tread options

Metal exit stair system

Shop-fabricated steel spiral stairs, checkered plate or grating treads

Metal-framed railings with glass infill

Metal-framed railings with cable infill

Pre-fabricated metal egress gate for exist stair systems.

Glow in the dark stair nosings

Shop-fabricated decorative stainless steel or aluminum column covers.

Aluminum extrusions with solid or wood grain powder-coated finish

Decorative aluminum extrusions with powder coated finish.

Ornamental and decorative metal fabrications

Repair and replacement of historic finish carpentry.

Blocking, furring, backboards, roof curbs

Decorative wood beams and arches.

Load-bearing wood floor, wall & roof framing

Wood exterior wall & roof panels with insulation core

Wood exterior decking.

Exterior grade gypsum sheathing

Exterior cementitious sheathing

Wood top & bottom chords, solid wood web members

Plate-connected open-web wood floor & roof joists

Shop-fabricated laminated wood beams & decking

Exterior trim boards.

Shop-fabricated wood or plastic laminate cabinetry

Custom interior wood paneling. 

Shop-fabricated wood interior wall panels

Wood stringers with lightweight precast concrete stair treads

Engineered, primed and thermally modified wood trim interior and exteriors.

Interior & exterior wood trim

Natural wood soffits.

Simulated stone and brick column covers.

Countertops, wall panels & other components

Simulated wood beams, trusses, and headers.

Plastic guard rails, handrails, trim. Moldings, and other components

Composite wood exterior decking

Shop fabricated glass fiber components

Repair of existing low-slope roofing due to alterations or new penetrations

Removal or preparation of existing ow-slope roofing to receive new roofing

Repair and replacement of historic slate, wood and metal roofing and sidewall shingles

Repair and replacement of historic concrete, clay and metal roofing tiles

Repair and replacement of historic sheet metal components

Repair and replacement of historic standing, batten and flat seam roofing

Cold fluid-applied bituminous dampproofing behind masonry veneer, siding, and other exterior finishes.

Preformed rubberized asphalt sheet waterproofing

HDPE sheet waterproofing for below-grade walls and slabs.

E-Proformance Slipsheet, Pre-applied blindside waterproofing system for use on below-grade foundation walls.

E-Proformance, below-grade building foundations.

E.Protect, 120 mil fabric reinforced cold-fluid applied waterproofing system.

E.Protect+, Redundant below-grade waterproofing.

Pre-Tak, Vertical wall waterproofing, under slab waterproofing, and methane gas protection for horizontal applications.

Hot-applied rubberized waterproofing

Cold-applied rubberized waterproofing

For surfaces subject to continuous abrasion, chlorine and saltwater immersion.

Fluid-applied crystalline waterproofing

Panelized, geotextile & composite bentonite

Cold-fluid-applied polyurethane, traffic-bearing

Decorative vinyl deck membrane.

Clear penetrating water repellents

Water repellent for vertical and horizontal exterior surfaces.

Polyisocyanurate, polystyrene, glass fiber

Glass fiber type

Polyurethane type

Vermiculite & perlitetypes

Mineral wool & glass fiber types

Cellulose & glass fiber types

For thermal control in exterior building envelopes

Cement faced XPS rigid insulation boards.

Rigid insulation for use under sloped roofing systems

Pre-fabricated roof pipe chase housings and exit seals.

Moisture barrier, rigid insulation, reinforcing, finish

Sheet vapor retarders for floor, wall & roof systems

Sheet-type radon and methane gas retarders.

Air barriers for exterior assemblies

Fluid-applied air barriers for exterior wall assemblies.

Sheet & fluid-applied barriers for exterior walls

Aluminum films for roof systems

Underlayment, shingles, accessories

Underlayment, shingles, accessories

Underlayment, shingles, accessories

Underlayment, tiles, accessories

Underlayment, preformed metal roof panels

Preformed metal wall panels

CLADLOK pressure equalized aluminum plate exterior modular metal wall panels.

CLADLOK pressure equalized copper, zinc, or stainless steel plate exterior modular metal wall panels.

Stone, wood, and brick patterns, for interior or exteriors.

Aluminum composite wall panels

Steel wall panels with insulated core

Inoveze pressure equalized high-pressure laminate phenolic exterior wall panel system.

Concrete-faced XPS rigid insulation board.

Thermally modified pine and hemlock wood siding.

Board & panel types

Preformed plastic board type

Siding produced from 94% recycled carpet fibers.

Composite lap and panel siding and trim.

Fiber-cement board & panel types

Vapor retarder, insulation, hot asphalt roofing system

Vapor retarder, insulation, SBS or APP roofing system

Vapor retarder, insulation, EPDM roofing system

Vapor retarder, insulation, PVC & TPO roofing systems

Remedial roof coating system applied over existing built-up bituminous, smooth, granulated modified bitumen roof systems.

Remedial roof coating system applied over existing metal roof systems.

Remedial roof coating system applied over existing TPO, PVC, or EPDM roof systems.

Sprayed foam roofing, topcoat

Underlayment, custom fabricated metal roof panels

Flashings, trim, gutters, downspouts, scuppers, other

Rubberized asphalt concealed wall flashings

Preformed coping & facia systems

Pipe flashings and duct supports

Fabricated roof curbs for low-slope roofs

Roof and eave vents for steep-slope roofs

Hatches, ladder extensions, safety railings

Roof-mounted smoke vents

Individual & rail type snow guards for roofs

Precast concrete pavers and paver pedestals for roofs and plaza decks

Cementitious & mineral fiber types.

Fireproofing, topcoat.

Multiple types for penetrations in fire-rated assemblies

Multiple types for exterior & interior use

Prefabricated aluminum covers with or without filler.

Restoration of historic wood doors and frames

Restoration of historic rolled steel windows

Replacement of historic glass

Repair and replacement of historic hardware for doors, windows and other components

Restoration of historic wood windows

Integral self-shading inserts for Insulated Glass Units.

Specialty glass for architectural applications.

Honeycomb glass for architectural applications.

Standard steel doors & frames

Knock-down frames for interior doors & glazed openings

Wood veneer faced, to AWI standards

Wood veneer faced, to WDMA standards

Wood stile & rail construction, to AWI standards

Wood stile & rail construction, to WDMA standards

Plastic laminate faced, to AWI standards

Plastic laminate faced, to WDMA standards

Steel access doors & panels for walls & ceilings

Aluminum floor access doors

Flush wood, paneled, and mirrored sliding doors and hardware

Wood coiling counter doors, manual or electric

Series 700 - Counter shutters

Series 550 fire-rated

Coiling doors, steel or aluminum, manual or electric. Includes countertop doors.

Series 300 - Commerical Slat Doors

Series 400 - Heavy Duty Door

Series 500 fire-rated

Series 600 insulated

Series 190 - Economy commercial sheet doors

Series 200 - Commercial doors

Series 203 windlock certified

Series 280 - Mini/ self-storage doors.

Series 800- Grilles

Aluminum, manual or electric

Coiling doors fabricated from a single steel sheet

Metal door & frame assemblies with STC ratings.

Wood door & frame assemblies with STC ratings.

Aluminum, horizontally folding, manual

Steel or aluminum, manual or electric

Double-acting rigid and flexible curtain doors

Knock-down aluminum framed door & glazing systems

System with continuous top and bottom rails.

Glass doors & sidelites with rails or patch fittings

Aluminum-framed glass, horizontally sliding

Aluminum-framed glass, manual

Shop-fabricated aluminum framed sliding doors

Knock-down aluminum-framed curtain wall systems

Aluminum framing, translucent insulated panels

Multiple operation types

Rolled steel

Multiple operation types, clad or unclad

Multiple operation types

Aluminum pass windows, horizontally sliding, interior or exterior

Shop-fabricated, aluminum framed, plastic glazing

Skylight assemblies, light tubes

Knock-down aluminum-framed skylight system, glass

Hardware for hinged and pivoted doors

Electric operators for exterior and interior doors

Commercial door operators for overhead coiling and sectional doors and grilles.

Key storage boxes for fire department access to a campus or building

Glass, mirrors & accessories for use by other sections

Field-applied films for glass performance & safety

Switchable laminated glass units and glass films for privacy or solar control uses.

Aluminum louvers, not connected to ductwork

Cleaning of interior and exterior tile floor and wall surfaces.

Resurfacing of commercial gym floors and other wood floors.

Graffiti removal for buildings, and structures.

Restoration of historic gypsum based flat plaster

Restoration of historic Portland cement-based flat plaster

Restoration of historic ornamental cast gypsum plaster

Repair, replacement and cleaning of historic ceramic and quarry tile

Repair and refinishing of historic wood strip flooring

Cleaning, resurfacing and grinding of historic Portland cement terrazzo finishes

New transparent and opaque coatings applied to historic surfaces

Interior non-load-bearing wall & ceiling framing

Metal or gypsum lath, gypsum plaster.

Metal lath, Portland cement plaster.

Plastering for interior and exterior surfaces

Plaster finish for swimming pools, fountains, and other water features.

Gypsum veneer base, gypsum veneer plaster

Shop-fabricated interior gypsum column covers, other

Interior cementitious board for use behind tile

Backing boards for tiling installations.

Waterproof backing boards for tile and stone installs.

Gypsum panels, cementitious backing panels, trim

Tile, setting & grouting materials

Floor and wall tiling accessories.

Metal ceiling grids, acoustical panels

Wood ceiling tiles and grilles.

Slip-resistant coating for walking surfaces.

Sealer for exposed concrete floors

Membrane and impregnating type sealers for concrete and stained surfaces.

Stains and sealers for exposed concrete floors

Fluid-applied coating to eliminate concrete moisture for flooring

Lamine flooring in plank form for interior use.

Natural stone, setting & grouting materials

Strip & engineered types

Rubber, vinyl

Resilient rubber, vinyl wall base.

Rubber, vinyl

Resilient stair treads and nosings.

Vinyl, linoleum, rubber

Vinyl, linoleum, rubber

Cement terrazzo, finishing

Epoxy terrazzo, finishing

Seamless, slip-resistant, epoxy flooring systems.

Fluid-applied seamless flooring systems

Carpet tiles, accessories

Sheet carpet, pad, accessories

Modular floor panels, support grid, ramps, steps

Vinyl & fabric types

Stone facings for interior walls

Cement veneer panels.

Stone, wood, and brick patterns.

FRP panels, trim

Slotted display wall panels

Natural and thermally spruce, pine, and hemlock.

Field-fabricated wood wall paneling

Spray-applied glass fiber

Microperforated faced panel

Preformed modular glass fiber panels, fabric facings

Preformed wood fiber panels

Field-applied paints & stains

Coating systems for exterior & harsh locations

Stains and dyes for concrete surfaces.

Protection from graffiti

Sacrificial and non-sacrificial types

Non-sacrificial, anti-graffiti coating for non-porous metal and plastic surfaces.

Exterior coatings for concrete & masonry

Paints for interior and exterior surfaces

Marker, chalk & tack boards, frames, accessories

Aluminum -framed glass, illuminated or non

Cast aluminum or bronze dedication plaques

Plastic interior wall signs

Aluminum exterior ground-mounted signs

Cut or cast aluminum, bronze or stainless steel

Custom fabricated or standard post-mounted

Pressure-sensitive vinyl graphics

Floor mounted or ceiling hung, urinal screens

Floor mounted or ceiling hung, urinal screens

Solid plastic, floor mounted or ceiling hung, screens

Fabric curtains and support tracks

Steel mesh wall and ceiling panels, doors

Vinyl, horizontally folding, primarily visual

Horizontally folding, acoustical, multiple finishes

Klarity freestanding glass interior partition system

Corner guards, wall guards

Mirrors, stainless steel accessories, changing tables

Manual or automatic operation

Framed or frameless types, glass

Fireplaces, flues and accessories

Cabinets, brackets, extinguishers

Glow in the dark exit markings

Lockers, locker benches

Distribution & collection boxes for private facilities.

Open wire type shelving

Fixed sunscreens for sun control at exterior openings

single blade fixed sunshades

Glass windscreen for exterior spaces.

Steel framed, fabric coverings

Aluminum framed, wall supported awnings

Aluminum-framed, wall, and post-supported.

Steel and aluminum.

Manual and electrically operated fabric canopy.

Aluminum or steel framed, freestanding covers

Steel and aluminum.

Pre-engineered cantilever type.

Aluminum and steel framed metal shelters.

Aluminum louvered pergola roofs with optional ceiling fans, heaters, LED lighting by smart devise.

Wall-mounted or ground supported

Parallel wires, porcupine wires, mesh, and electric types

Through wall package theft-deterrent system.

Gates, pay stations, ticket dispensers, card readers

Parking gate barrier operators.

Levelers, seals, bumpers, truck restraints

Scissor type lifts

Location for specifying appliances

Wood or metal types

Custom stainless steel fabrications & manufactured equipment.

Wall or ceiling mounted, manual or electrical

Gas, water and other laboratory fittings

Digital electronic carillons for churches, courtyards, and other public spaces

Interior athletic equipment

Outdoor athletic equipment.

Window washing davits, bases, sockets, and safety tiebacks

Cable lifelines and anchors

Restoration of historic stained glass windows

Aluminum, wood or plastic slats

PVC, aluminum or plastic slats

Draperies and tracks, manually or electrically operated

Manual or electric, standard or blackout types

Wood-manufactured casework.

Manufactured casework and countertops

Element laboratory bench.

Manufactured laboratory casework with laminate finish, work surfaces

Manufactured laboratory casework with wood finish, work surfaces

Manufactured laboratory casework with laminate finish, work surfaces

Countertops and splashes

Countertops and splashes

Countertops, sinks and splashes

Aluminum grid, stainless steel grid, carpet, cocoa

VUE workstation

Sightline Workstation

E-Soc control stations

Manual or electric, wood or plastic seats

Manufactured bike racks, freestanding or ground-mounted

Site-constructed swimming pools

Prefabricated water features.

Shop-cut, field-constructed

Shop fabricated steel and aluminum bleachers for exterior use.

Framing, wall & roof panels, insulation

Radio frequency (RF) shielding.

X-ray radiation protection for walls, ceilings, doors, and windows

Elevator system, controls, cabs & finishes

Elevator system, controls, cabs & finishes

Escalator system

Electric or hydraulic operation

Linen and trash chutes and accessories

Double check valve and reduced pressure zone backflow preventers.

Electronic trap seal primers.

Floor and trench drains, cleanouts.

Energy efficient toilets.

Gas heaters for outdoor spaces.

Electric heaters for exterior spaces.

Fire-rated light fixture enclosures and light troffer covers

Glow in the dark single and double-sided signs.

LER, LGR, LWR series.

Access control systems

Removal of vegetation and topsoil

Radon mitigation for use under slabs on grade

Rough & fine grading of site

Expanded polystyrene geofill.

Excavating, filling, backfilling & compacting

Below-grade treatment

Lime pressure injection

Support systems, monitoring

Prefabricated concrete driven foundation piles

Treated wood driven foundation piles

Drilled concrete-filled piles

Drilled & concrete filled foundation piers

Repair of existing asphalt paving

Gate hinge and closer system.

Cleaners and impregnating sealers for paving and cementitious surfaces.

Lime slurry soil treatment

Aggregate base course, asphalt base & surface courses

Seal coat over asphalt paving

Cast-in-place concrete, finishes

Permanent plastic fencing, fence posts, fence mesh, and barrier tape.

Sand-set precast concrete modular paving units

Brick, sand or mortar setting bed

Tile, mortar setting bed

Natural stone, sand or mortar setting bed

Aggregate, metal edgings

Precast concrete

Painted parking stall, firelane, ADA & other markings

Precast concrete or polymer pavers

Synthetic grass lawns & other landscape uses

Poured-in-place surfacing

Shredded wood fibers, protective mats

Operators for swing and slide gates

Fencing, gates, operators, barbed & razor wire

Welded wire mesh fences and gates

Steel and cast-iron fences and gates

Wood fences and gates, steel or wood posts and gate framing

Precast concrete, dry-placed

Outdoor site furnishings.

Location for specifying site furnishings

Irrigation system with controllers, lines & heads

Hydroseeding of lawns & slopes for erosion control

Cut sod for lawns and slopes

Plants, planting mixes

Prefabricated metal planters

Modular bioretention metal planters

Prefabricated modular, metal planter walls.

Perimeter and underfloor subsurface drainage system ABS & PVS drain lines, drain fittings

EPDM and polypropylene liners