Residential Outline Specification Template – Eric Reinholdt

It lists, in detail, all the information that the drawings aren’t able to. This is the outline specification I use as the starting point for all my residential architecture projects at 30X40 Design Workshop.

Residential Outline Specification Template by Eric Reinholdt,
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Save time by starting with the right template for your residential project specification. A specification is a simplified listing of all the materials, expectations, standards and performance criteria for your project. It lists, in detail, all the information that the drawings aren’t able to. This is the outline specification I use as the starting point for all my residential architecture projects at 30X40 Design Workshop.

• 27-page Residential Architecture Outline Specification Template
• Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) Formats Included
• Template includes Embedded Styles so it’s easy to change fonts + formats
• Swap in your Logo for the Placeholder in the Header
• Fully customizable + editable to your standards
• Cover sheet template (.PSD Photoshop file)
• **NEW** Schedule templates (.docx/.doc) Formats Included (plus example images showing completed schedules)
  • Appliance schedule
  • Door schedule
  • Electrical schedule
  • Hardware schedule
  • Paint schedule
  • Plumbing schedule
  • Wall type schedule
  • Window schedule

Architectural Specifications shape an essential a part of the Contract Documents; they describe – with specificity – factors of the paintings that the drawings can’t. This specification has been cautiously crafted, revised and evolved over a few years in my studio. You can use this as the muse and place to begin for growing your personal custom set of specifications, tailor-made in your paintings and standards. Because my exercise is centered on residential arcitecture, this record has been designed for use for mild wooden creation and covers initiatives of residential scope + scale.

These are NOT 3-element specifications, they are define specifications, that means they are preferred in nature and describe systems, reference a few manufacturer’s + products, materials + thicknesses. Some factors of the paintings are defined in preferred phrases the use of overall performance requirements. For example: how a shape is predicted to carry out at some stage in a blower door test. You’ll need to check this record cautiously and tailor it in your needs, treating it as a template for crafting your personal personalised version.

Why do you want them?

Specifications consist of references to factors of the paintings it’d be hard or not possible to consist of to your drawing set. They cowl records and info you won’t have notion to consist of as well. They supplement the drawings and make the pricing or bidding method greater green making sure you are left not anything to hazard or for a person else to determine for you. They’re a part of ensuring you’ve got got a whole challenge and correct pricing.

Divisions Included (CSI)

• Division 1 – General Requirements
• Division 2 – Site Construction
• Division 3 – Concrete
• Division 4 – Masonry
• Division 5 – Metals
• Division 6 – Wood + Plastics
• Division 7 – Thermal + Moisture Protection
• Division 8 – Doors, Windows + Hardware
• Division 9 – Finishes
• Division 10 – Specialties
• Division 11 – Equipment
• Division 12 – Furnishings (Limited Information)
• Division 13 – Special Construction
• Division 14 – Conveying Systems (No Information)
• Division 15 – Mechanical Systems + Plumbing
• Division 16 – Electrical

These will save you time and provide the foundation you need to build your design business on. They can be treated as an expense to invoice through your project, or as a general business expense.*

*Always consult your tax advisor for details.

Course Curriculum

30X40 Design Workshop’s Residential Outline Specifications

• Download Residential Outline Specifications here
• Cover Sheet Template (PSD file)
• Schedule Templates