Schedules and specifications

ATV 111

CJ Copeling
200582052

12/03/2010
The specification and schedules of products is the at the discretion of the architect, the owner or
client will hold the architect responsible should there be a short coming in the material, product It
is important for the architect to keep specification and schedules
• Brief and direct
• Written in an instructive manner
• Do not mention trade names, be as generic as possible
• Refer to standards such as SABS (Wegelin; 4)
.

Introduction

Compare two architectural practices specifications and schedules, comparing the differences and
similarities. I am not currently working at an architectural practice but have obtained permission
to use KOADS schedules and specifications. KOADS does minimal specifications when it comes
to the use of products, they use specifies or an external.

Practices used:

KOADS
Whoite thorn office park, 606 Kudu stret, allenpark

Architects @126
2 Loch avenue, parktown, Johannesburg

Questions

The following are compared.

KOADS project that was chosen to research was a [prosposed new building, stand 216, the
covers, Hartebeespport for Mr and Mrs Mallet

Specifications

Window schedule was chosen as an example of specifications. On the window schedule the size
is indicated on the elevation of the windows, the number of windows is also given, a descriptiona
as well as additional notes on the windows include manufacturer and the materials.

The specifications, for example the window schedule are given as notes to the actual working
drawings, placed next to the portion which they affect.

The glazing notes accompany the window notes, specifying the thickness of the glas in relation to
the area of glass. It also notes that safety glass should be used on doors and that glazing on
doors should have a visible mark on them to prevent injury. All glazing must be installed to ABS
standards.

Other Schedules used by the practice include:

• Area Schedules
• Door schedules
• Coverage schedules

The specifications used by this practice are clear and easy to understand, providing information
on materials, workmanship and construction.
Other schedules
• Ironmongery
• Sanitary fitting
• Pre-cast concrete
• Floor, wall and ceiling finishes
• Lighting
• Tiling
• Colour
• Inspection chambers
• Manholes
• Lintels

The lighting schedule will be found on the electrical layout. If it’s a small project the sanitary
fittings will be placed as notes on the plan, otherwise if it’s a bigger project a separate sanitary
layout will be drawn up.

Another practices specifications and schedules

Questions asked to @126

Q- Where do you obtain your specifications and schedules from?

A – They obtain their specification from speclink

Q- Does each project have their own unique specifications and schedules?
A – Specifications and schedules are obtained from speclink for each project, sometimes
specification and schedule are used from other projects.

Q – Do you show your specifications and schedules on a separate accompany another drawing?
A – In regards to windows and door schedules, each door and window has its own schedule no
matter if there are multiples of the same to allow easier modifaction.

Q- What specifications are used?

A - Specificationa re obtained from speclink. If it’s a big project, the drawing are submitted to
speclink, who in turn generates a list of schedules.

Q- What is found on your window schedules?

A –Dimentions, location, description, material, finish as well as glazing.

Q – How are the schedules plotted?

A- use window or door has its own block of information.

Q- Are all your specifications easy to use and understand?

A- Yes, they are

Q- What are the importance of specifications and schedules?

A- There is a legal aspect, it allows for recourse on the architects part, in regard to price, delivery
and quality of finishes
Fig 1 – Example of specifications from @126 practice

References
Wegelin, H (2009). Construction primer. Visual books. Pretoria