Question

List the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

Design Specs

Performance Specs

Reference Standard Specs

Proprietary Specs

Answer the following about the attached specification:

What is the division?

What is the spec section?

Copy/paste ONE Article from Part 1.

Copy/paste ONE Paragraph from Part 2.

Is this a design spec, performance spec, reference standard spec, proprietary spec, or some combination of these? Explain.

This IBC

Answer 1

Design specs :

Advantages:

1. the level of detailing is considerably increased.

2. Gives an uniformity in structure when compared to similar type of structures.

3. Uncertainty about pricing can be resolved.

Disadvantages :

1. Adhering strictly to the conditions may be difficult in field conditions.

Performance specifications:

Advantage:

1. Design work can be included so it is an open specification

2. Innovation can be introduced considerably.

3. Cost effective methods can be adopted increasing profitability

Disadvantages:

1. In search of the desired outcome, the contractor often resorts to inferior methods and materials.

2. Architect's authority is lost once the construction starts.

reference Standards specs

Advantages:

1. Most of the standards are internationally accepted, so chances of poor performance of failure is less

2. Products, materials and equipment are mentioned along side, so quality assurance can be maintained considerably

Disadvantages:

1. Since the issuing authority of these standards is a certified organisation, they need to be followed with attention to detail.

2. Scope for change is low

3. It is non-proprietary

Proprietary Specs

Advantage:

1. Single product performance can be increased with significant efficiency

2. Useful in public projects especially, government, defense, etc.

Disadvantages:

1. project cost is increased.

2. The interference in performance of a single installation may affect others as well.