Specifications and Material Research
Category A: Design and Construction Documents
Minimum Hours Required: 120
Definition
Specifications and materials research leads to analysis and selection of building materials and systems for a project. The materials specified for a particular project communicate the requirements and quality expected during construction. Specifications are included in a project manual that is used during bidding and construction.
Core Competencies
At the completion of your internship, you should be able to:
- prepare specifications in accordance with CSI standards by translating the construction requirements into a specifications format
- research and select appropriate building materials based on performance criteria and program requirements
See the IDP Guidelines for skill and application activities.