Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 1

COMPONENTS OF A BUIDING ................................................................................................................. 1

OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................... 1

DETAILED SPECIFICATION ........................................................................................................................ 1

THE DESIGN ............................................................................................................................................. 2

OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUPERSTRUCTURE ................................................................................. 2

INTRODUCTION
The construction industry made a procedure to guarantee that construction specifications
convey project needs effectively. Specifications describe the materials and workmanship
required for a development and completion a construction project. Specification sections are
customized in order to accurately describe the intended materials, and then these sections are
used by the team to identify the type of products that should be used onsite.

COMPONENTS OF A BUIDING
There are two basic components of a building.

1. Sub Structure: The part of building that is constructed below ground level.

2. Super Structure: The part of building that is above ground level.

OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS
Based on definitions from the AIA Handbook and the CSI Manual of Practice, an outline
specification is an itemized list, using brief, concise statements, of significant materials,
systems, and equipment and their criteria and levels of quality. In Addition, any criteria having
a special cost impact would be indicated.

DETAILED SPECIFICATION
Detailed specification provides the exact nature size, performance of materials and equipments
that’ll be used in the building.

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THE DESIGN
The proposed project is a printing facility for the department of Architecture, KNUST,
Kumasi. It is a proposal for the department that will contain a lounge, laser jet plotter spaces,
a 3d printing space and a laser cutting space.

OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS FOR SUPERSTRUCTURE

1. Concrete Slab

Provision of concrete footing and foundation at the perimeter of the building and at support
columns. Use reinforced in-situ vibrated concrete 30N/mm2. Contractor is responsible for
providing the mix design. Use Grade 60 reinforcing steel (epoxy coated when required).
Contractor is responsible for all concrete testing (strength, slump, and air content). Actual type
and size of footing and foundation system used will be based on soil borings. Slab on grade
floors.

2. Masonry (Block walling)

Use solid sandcrete lightweight aggregate, blocks size 450mm x 225mm (minimum crushing
strength; 2.8N/mm2) in cement mortar (1:4) laid in stretcher bond; 150mm thick. Thickness of
internal walls should be 100mm.

3. Doors

Provide paneled oak and glass entrance doors with oak frames. On interior, use oak wood veneer
solid core wood doors with oak wood frames. Ironmongery will be stainless steel. Mortise locks
will be fitted with interchangeable suited barrels. Door must be fire rated to at least 2 hours.

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 4. Windows

Windows to be Low-E glazing operable for ventilation. It should be a hybrid louvered

window. Each unit must be of specification 1000mm x 800mm fixed onto a concrete block
wall.

5. Finishes

Floors to be finished in oak Plank Flooring. Walls must have a 100mm oak plank skirting.

6. Fire Protection

The classroom block will have a full coverage fire sprinkler and standpipe system installed in
accordance to local codes. The automatic sprinkler system will be designed and installed by an
approved Fire Sprinkler Consultant. To compliment existing fire control structures, an electric
fire pump capable of providing 1250 gpm and 100 psi at the top of the farthest standpipe will
also be provided.

7. Lighting System

The lighting system for the exterior of the block will consist of wall mounted fixtures utilizing
150-Watt, energy-saving fluorescent lamps for adequate lighting. Four (4) fluorescent lamps
will be provided inside each classroom at a maximum distance of 2 meters apart each other.

8. Information Technology Systems

A wireless Internet system will be installed by owner’s provider in both classrooms.

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