The book includes easy-to-use guidelines for creating construction specifications. The authors identify and explain all that students and professionals need to know about correct terminology, product selection procedures, and practical techniques for document production. CSW includes current examples of industry-standard contract documents and real-world construction specifications, for well-grounded knowledge of both the theory and practice of construction specifications writing. Unique project checklists illustrate the entire specifications process, giving the student a useful learning tool that will become a foundation of practice.