ARE Study Review

In coordinating the construction drawing set with the project specifications, the information provided in these two elements of the contract documents must NOT (choose 2) A. correlate, B. duplicate, C. complement D. overlap, E. coordinate, F. match

Handle and store products according to manufacturer's recommendations. Leave products wrapped or otherwise protected and under clean and dry storage conditions until required for installation. Which part of a specification would contain this statement? A. Part I, General, B. Part II, Products C. Part III, Execution, D. None of the above

Although Kaplan makes passing reference to some standard specifications formats, the marketplace of electronic master systems for writing specifications has evolved since the ALS guides were originally published. A search on AIA.org returns NOTHING on the Professional Systems Division mentioned in Kaplan. In November of 2010, CSI bought BSD, developer of the SpecLink-E product. What are the 2 main for-fee competitor products to SpecLink-E? A. Masterspec B. Comspec C. Spectext D. Specsystem Answer A. Masterspec (ARCOM) and C. Spectext (CSRF). In addition to the fee-based/subscription specifications products, several free systems exist in varying degrees of completeness. Some of these are SpexPlus, Arcat, and FirstSource. For more discussion of the development of automated spec systems, check out this blog from Conspectus, Inc. and CSI ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

What is the MasterFormat 2004 division for earthwork specifications, whose subsections include site clearing, earth moving, shoring, underpinning, excavation support, special foundations, tunneling? Answer MasterFormat 2004 Division 31 contains earthwork, which in previous editions was found in Division 2 ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Which document identifies toxicity and proper spill or leak procedures for a substance during construction? A. Supplementary conditions B. Product specifications, Section II Products C. Material Safety Data Sheet D. Instructions to bidders Answer C. MSDS = Material Safety Data Sheet. Usually a required submittal as product data, which contractor must have available at jobsite to comply with OSHA. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

Which CSI division includes product specifications for glass block, hollow or solid? A. division 9 B. division 4 C. division 8 D. division 10 Answer C. division 4, 04270 glass unit masonry ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

A contractor has asked for an extra for ceramic tile because the specifications did not include quantities. The architect should A. Issue a change order, B. Reject the request for a change order C. Change the ceramic tile to a different material, D. Refer the request for arbitration.

The divisions of specifications is intended to organize dividing work among various trades and subcontractors. True or False? Answer False. The contractor is responsible for dividing the work, irrespective of specification organization. See 1.2.2 in the A201-2007 contract document with commentary - link is under CDS tab above. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS

In case there is a discrepancy between specifications and the drawings, which takes precedence? Answer Neither, A201 considers these - quote - complementary and what is required by one shall be binding as if required by all.- unquote. ARE 4.0 exam prep: CDS