TORRALBA, BEA NICOLE V.
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY IV
BSARCHI 3-1
MODULE III
SPECIFICATION WRITING GUIDELINES AND TECHNIQUES
10 Reasons Why Specifications is Still Important:
1. Specifications makes it convenient for both the professionals and those unfamiliar with the field interpret the
construction drawings easier.
2. Information about the products, material brands and manufacturers are easily identified for project estimates
and orders.
3. Organized classification and clear information of the methods and materials saves the time, money, and
energy of the client, contractor, and construction team, especially for on-site clarifications.
4. It supports the overall material and performance costs of the project.
5. It supports the construction drawings by providing a more detailed set of information regarding the project
that is not specified in the drawings.
6. They serve as quality assurance for the clients that the project they had commissioned will be successfully
executed before, during, and after construction.
7. Office masters may be formed by the design team as consultants, to ensure the project’s consistency and
quality by following the specifications. They may also provide further knowledge and guide to the client, and
workers.
8. The different teams and management involved is able to work in unison when they have one reference
containing all the material and methods to be used throughout the project
9. It is used as a legal living document to support the project until its agreed upon warranty period or existence.
10. In case of contractual and construction disputes, specification documents are used as a reference to legally
settle misunderstandings among those involved in the construction project.