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Al‐Bahar, J F and Crandall, K C (1990) Systematic Risk Management Approach for Construction Projects. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 533–46.

Blakey, L H (1990) Bar Codes: Prescription for Precision, Performance, and Productivity. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 468–79.

Jaafari, A and Mateffy, V K (1990) Realistic Model for Equipment Replacement. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 514–32.

Jackson, J T (1990) Technical Specifications' Effect on Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 463–7.

  • Type: Journal Article
  • Keywords: Specifications; Contracts; Contract management; Construction industry; Project management; Litigation;
  • ISBN/ISSN: 0733-9364
  • URL: https://doi.org/10.1061/(ASCE)0733-9364(1990)116:3(463)
  • 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.

Jahren, C T and Ashe, A M (1990) Predictors of Cost‐Overrun Rates. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 548–52.

Kalu, T C U (1990) New Approach to Construction Management. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 494–513.

Maloney, W F (1990) Framework for Analysis of Performance. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 399–415.

Russell, J S, Skibniewski, M J and Vanegas, J A (1990) Framework for Construction Robot Fleet Management System. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 448–62.

Sarisley, E F (1990) Construction Methods and Costs of Stress‐Laminated Timber Bridges. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 432–47.

Stanton, W A and Willenbrock, J H (1990) Conceptual Framework for Computer‐Based, Construction Safety Control. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 383–98.

Stukhart, G and Cook, E L (1990) Bar‐Code Standardization in Industrial Construction. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 416–31.

Touran, A (1990) Integration of Simulation with Expert Systems. Journal of Construction Engineering and Management, 116(03), 480–93.