Construction specifications have become a focal point within the construction industry due to their substantial impact on the overall project. Well-crafted specifications play a crucial role in ensuring cost-effectiveness, timely completion, and high quality throughout the project. They are key factors that contribute to the success of engineering projects, as they encompass various aspects such as materials, labor, equipment, construction techniques, and performance indicators (including quality, time, and cost).

Course Objectives:

At the end of this course participants will gain the following skills:

Planning and scheduling the design stage.
Design the contract to mitigate the risks of conflict
Selection of the most appropriate contract strategy.
Selection the most suitable method of Construction.
Preparation of technical and financial specifications.

This course aims to provide structural design engineers and supervision engineers with the required information and knowledge to:

Appreciate the importance of pre-design studies and their effect on the performance of the produced buildings.
Plan, design, and detail the structures structurally to be safe, sustainable, and durable.
Gain the needed skills for planning and scheduling the design stage.
Design the contract to mitigate the risks of conflict and select the most appropriate contract strategy.
Select the most suitable method for the preparation of the technical specification.

Who Should Attend?

Technical and financial engineers.
Construction project managers.
Planning and programming engineers.
Site managers.
Human resource managers.
Design and supervision engineers involved in construction projects during the design and construction phases.
Site managers and site engineers.

Course Outlines:

Specifications of Structures Importance, Reasons for Damages and Methods of Repair

Introduction of Structures Definitions and Importance
Reasons for Buildings Failure
Reasons and Treatment Methods for Concrete Cracks
Concrete Structures Repair
Repair and Strengthen of Different Structure Elements

Need for National Building Code for Organizing Construction Works

Need for National Code
An Overview on the International Codes
The Layout of Codes
Special Codes for Concrete Works
Need for Codes Updating
Design Theories in Codes

Specifications in Reviewing and Evaluating Engineering Drawings

Architectural Drawings
Structural Drawings
Plumping Drawings
Electrical Drawings
Mechanical Drawings

Specifications of Buildings Raw Materials

Portland cement
Concrete
Admixtures
Water
Reinforcing Steel
Bricks

Specifications of Concrete Works and Formworks Types

Plain Concrete
Reinforced Concrete
Accelerate Concrete Strengths
Concrete Curing in Holt and Cold Weather
Concrete Tests in Construction Sites
Strength Tests in Structures
Simple Design Method for Concrete Slabs, Beams and Columns
Timber Formworks Types
Steel Formworks Types

Principles in Quantity Surveying

Introduction
Construction Buildings Phases
Main Objectives for Quantity Surveying
Used Units in Quantity Surveying
Bill of Quantities Preparation
Bid Forms
Periodical Payments Invoices
Final Payment Invoice

Specifications of Geotechnical Studies Preparation

Initial Soil Investigation Report
Final Soil Investigation Report
Geotechnical Studies and Soil Problems

Principles of Soil Mechanics and Foundations Types

Introduction of Soil Mechanics
Soil Definition
Classification of Soils
Treatment of loose Soils
Treatment of Swelled Soils
Types of Foundations

Specifications of Building Works

Requirements of Preliminary Drawings Approval
Requirements of Structural Drawings Approval
Requirements of Non‐Structural Elements

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