Technical specification
A technical specification is a document that provides detailed technical information about the project requirements. Industrial architects prepare the technical specifications for each discipline.
The technical specification document forms a part of the tender and is issued by the client to the pre-qualified contractors. The technical specification document often also provides the methodology. The technical specifications are typically read with the tender drawings. This document provides information about the materials and workmanship of a work.
Contents of the technical specifications document
- The technical specification document contains detailed information about the work.
- It also has the safety requirements and the PPE a worker must wear for the work.
- The document contains information about the quality of a product needed for the work. Sometimes, products are benchmarked to help the bidder understand better.
- The technical specification document also provides for the quality tests for work. It ensures that the bidder understands the lab equipment needed at the site.
- This document also provides guidelines on how to take the quantity of work done for billing.
- The technical specifications document also lists do's and don'ts.
Role of industrial architects in preparation of technical specifications
Technical specifications provide a level playing field for all the contractors. This ensures that the contractors understand the work involved. Industrial architects must ensure that the technical specifications are clear and precise. The language must be simple for the contractors to understand.
To conclude, industrial architects must ensure that the technical specifications and the tender drawings are in line and there is no ambiguity.
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