The Use Of Performance Specifications

One of the three essential elements of any construction contract is a complete description of the work that the contractor is required to do. In most construction contracts, this is accomplished by providing the contractor with detailed construction drawings and specifications. Often, however, disputes arise as a result of the information contained in construction drawings and specifications being incomplete or ambiguous.

Even when specifications are complete and there is no ambiguity as to what the contractor is required to do and the contractor follows the specifications provided to it to the letter, disputes can arise if the end product doesn't perform as expected or required. This happens when the specification fails to properly detail the steps required to be taken to do the work in the appropriate manner.