NASA SpecsIntact Configuration, Control
and Coordinating Board Meeting (NS-CCCB)
Attendees:
Center
Reports:
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N 266 Facility to be constructed in FY06 will be
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All projects have been prepared in Metric, but are
now both English & Metric.
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All C of F projects are using SpecsIntact
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Bulk of the work is Maintenance ( Mechanical / Electrical
)
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Final Specifications are produced as a PDF file.
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Specifications are redlined by A/E and edited by the
clerical staff.
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Printing costs have been drastically reduced by issuing
review sets electronically.
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Some Short Form specifications are produced for maintenance
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Painting
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Doors & Windows
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All projects are in Metric
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Designed in English and then converted to Metric.
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There are currently no LEED projects, and none foreseen
in the future.
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Need to verify Submittals comply with UFGS requirements.
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All C of F projects are using SpecsIntact
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Specifications are created for all projects of $100k
value or greater.
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Specifications are on the drawings for lesser projects.
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Outside Contractor’s are developing specifications
for projects in the $100k - $500k range.
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Currently there
is no feedback system with SI procedures.
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New A/E firms are not able to properly edit issues due to
Government/NASA language.
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We are creating “Short” and “Brief” specification sections
for local conditions.
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All projects are done in Metric ( Converted ).
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All items not on the drawings, such as calculations,
are done in Imperial (English).
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No LEED projects currently, FY06 mandated to achieve Silver Rating.
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Concerns with LEED discussion:
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Validation & Certification of Commissioning Agents
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Commissioning Costs
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Availability of Specifications for LEED
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Financial Support
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Incorporating into project schedule ( LEED slows C
of F )
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Existing Structures
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All C of F projects use SpecsIntact, in-house specifications
are used for projects less than $200k.
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No metric projects have been done since 1997.
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Astronaut Quarantine Facility will be a FY04 LEED project.
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No feed back process currently for specification changes
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Creating a local web page for local specifications
and projects.
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All C of F projects use SpecsIntact
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Local specifications have increased from 5 sections
up to 36 sections.
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Most projects are being waived for Metric use.
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The Chief of Design sends a letter to HQ stating that
Metric is not being used for each project
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11% of our projects are done in Metric
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Recommend the removal of the Waiver Process, no value
added.
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ETDC will be first LEED project in FY07
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We are considering LEED for new projects.
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UFGS discussion regarding the wholesale dropping of
suffixes
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There is an attempt to intensify the effort towards
unification
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The updated RCB Document is scheduled to be completed
by the end of July (04) and submitted for approval. Estimate availability
in September
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Previously all projects used SpecsIntact. We have a
new contract with James Sverdrup allowing them to use alternative specifications.
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NASA masters are not being used due to legal constraints
without line by line editing.
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We have 17 local sections
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We have no Metric projects
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We currently have no LEED projects; however future
projects will be heading in that direction
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“New Town” project ( $125-$150M) C of F will be LEED
project, and probably Metric.
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We use “MasterSpec” and local “Short” sections.
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We concur with previous issues relating to the use
of the Metric system.
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3 registered LEED projects
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New office building used LEED as a guideline
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Design fees did not increase due to A/E using it as
a learning project.
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All projects use SpecsIntact
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We have 24 local sections
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5% of our projects use Metric
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All new projects use Metric.
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We have one project currently in the design stage that
is a LEED project.
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All projects use SpecsIntact except small projects
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Local specification sections are outdated and being
updated.
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We have no Metric projects.
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2 LEED projects are currently in the design stage.
Dr.
Checks - Bill Brodt / Bill East (Updates
& Suggestions)
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Providing “ Outgoing
“ files for review
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Add link to SpecsIntact Web Site
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Add file to the ProjNet server
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Currently sent to administration for download
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In Oct/Nov Project Managers will be able to download
files
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Criteria Management System
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Bill east provided an online NetEx meeting tour of
abilities
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Criteria Change Request (CCR)
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Each section will be assigned a Technical Proponent
(NASA) and
a Technical Representative
(SGS) in order to approve and execute changes to NASA/UFGS sections.
· Updated Comparative Analysis NASA/UFGS
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SpecsIntact Gap Analysis and Editing Procedures
CSI MasterFormat 2004 Interface with SpecsIntact
– Rick Hatcher
New Section identification/numbering handed out at meeting
SpecsInact - Software Updates – Pat Robinson
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