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Training Course:

Specification Writing

School/Trainer:

Symmons Madge Associates Ltd.
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Dublin, Exeter, Glasgow, Slough, United Kingdom

Course Format: Classroom | E-learning | Virtual Class | Online/Live | On-site/In-house | Blended | Self-paced

Course Description:

'' This course starts from first principles and takes the delegates through the key rules of writing specification. The course uses example clauses to illustrate good and bad practices and worked examples to give attendees the opportunity to practise the rules.

Course Objective:
To provide those attending the course with the tools and understanding to enable them to write clear and effective specifications

Course Outline:
Introduction

Specifications in context

The contract
Common conditions of contract
Audience
Competition rules
Other legislation
Getting started

Planning
Layout
Sources
British standards
Essential Characteristics

Style - performance or method
Type of clause
What specifications do not cover
Plant and Equipment Specifications

Functional and detailed
Manufacturers’ specifications
Trade body specifications
Clients’ framework agreements
Naming approved lists

Services Specifications

Standard of care
Scope
Objectives
Monitoring performance
Importance of pricing and payment
Composite (construction/MEICA) specifications

Layout
Avoiding duplication
Materials
Testing and trial panels
Drawings
Pricing schedule descriptions
Writing and use of language

Plain English
Less is more
Readability
Repetition
Lists
Definitions
Use of capitals
Abbreviations
Glossary
Other do’s and don’ts
Other considerations

Partnering
Contractor design
Project lifecycles
Value for money
...''

Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.

Please go to the school's official website for training price and schedule:
http://www.symmonsmadge.co.uk/

Phone:01446 775959

School Address/Venue(s):

Vale Forge
North Road
Cowbridge
Vale of Glamorgan
CF71 7DF
United Kingdom

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Other training courses offered by Symmons Madge Associates Ltd.:

Successful Bid Management
Value Management
CESMM
Estimates, Costs, Budgets & the Importance of Value
Estimating Procedures
Measurement and Valuation of Construction Contracts
Measurement of Building Works
GPS Awareness
Levelling & Setting Out
Setting Out For Engineers
Theodolite Setting Out
Total Station/EDM Stage
Basic Principles of Formwork
Formwork, Falsework, Back-Propping, and Scaffolding
Health & Safety in Temporary Works
Role of the Temporary Works Coordinator


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