The Project Manual Concept

The Project Manual Concept, briefly described, is that book in which are bound the Procurement Documents, Contract Documents, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda, typically presented in 8.5x11 written form.  The extent of the documents typically included is shown in the sketch in the Last Post with a dotted line.  Addenda and Modifications frequently have written components and are included conceptually as well.

Drawings are written and graphic instruments describing the work in large format and 2D form. These are probably the Contract Document component that everyone thinks of first.

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Today's slide shows the relationship in a slightly different format, the designation of the various groupings might be clearer here in a 2D view.  Also note that the term Construction Documents is applied to the entire package, from Procurement (or Bidding, as designated in this older slide) through Modifications.

Please note that the terminology used is that from the CSI PRM, which is used on CSI's certification examinations.  Knowledge of proper terminology is critical to success on those exams.

As specifiers, we will be primarily concerned with the Project Manual grouping, since the Owner's legal counsel must take responsibility for the Bidding and Contract Requirements in detail, although we may be tasked with minor editing like filling in the Bid Date and similar matters.  Always defer the detailed consideration of the contract and bidding to the Owner's counsel.

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The last slide recaps the list of written Contract Documents typically included in the Project Manual and highlights the Construction Specifications, which will be considered in greater detail in the next post.