Prepared by the Committee on Specifications of the Construction Institute of ASCE.

Preparation of Construction Specifications for Civil Projects provides a ready, convenient resource for the recommended principles and approaches used for specification production in civil-engineered projects. Poorly written and ambiguous specifications can result in construction claims, increased cost, and litigation. This guide includes step-by-step instructions, checklists, and sample documents for various specifications.

Topics include:

• purpose, goals, philosophy, and developmental planning for specifications
• formatting, writing, and review of specifications
• and bidding and contract award documents