Writing Engineering Specifications
Paul Fitchett
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Writing Engineering Specifications
Published
2003
Publisher
CRC Press LLC
Pages
214
ISBN-13
9781134575251
Description
Engineers need to understand the legal and commercial context in which they draw up technical specifications. This thoroughly up-dated edition of Haslam's successful Writing Engineering Specifications provides a concise guide to technical specifications and leads the reader through the process of writing these instructions, with clear advice to help the student and professional avoid legal disputes or the confusion and time wasting caused by poor drafting. Designers and project managers should find this invaluable, and it should be helpful to insurers, lawyers, estimators and the like. The book starts with an examination of the law of contract and its application to construction, going through the various contract and payment types, including standard forms and a review of recent changes in contracting practices. It sets out the prices and cost effects of writing in a particular way. Chapters are then devoted to the planning of drafts and presenting a complete document, and to their effect on schedules, assessments and the commissioning of the project. The book concludes with a brief guide to English grammar, and gives a set of model specifications and layouts. The final chapter covers claims and how to manage them in interpreting what is written and how to deal effectively between the client and the contractor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Writing Engineering Specifications?
This edition of Writing Engineering Specifications has approximately 214 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Writing Engineering Specifications?
For most readers, Writing Engineering Specifications typically takes between 4h 28m and 2h 58m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 53,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 34m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 53,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Writing Engineering Specifications?
The estimated word count for Writing Engineering Specifications is approximately 53,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Writing Engineering Specifications?
Writing Engineering Specifications was written by Paul Fitchett.
When was Writing Engineering Specifications published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2003. The original work may have been published on a different date.