Design Specifications (INTD 1365)

The ability to prepare detailed Interior design specifications is an invaluable asset and skill for Interior designers. Through lecture, research and assignments students will learn how to write finishes specifications employing the Master Format 2004 Construction Standards System. Focus will be upon preparing a full residential specification package from concept to completion while sourcing all materials. Students will learn to work within deadline constraints, decipher product codes and communicate effectively with the Trades as well as, how to evaluate bids, the bidding process, allowances, cost plus and stipulated cost systems.