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BOOK SPECIFICATIONS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-10-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Plans and Specifications (Construction)
- Engineering
- Foreign Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- book of specifications
1, record 1, English, book%20of%20specifications
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- specifications 2, record 1, English, specifications
correct, plural
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bound volume describing the work by divisions and sections, usually containing the bidding documents, sample contract forms, or sections alluding to recommended contract forms. 3, record 1, English, - book%20of%20specifications
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A book of specifications usually consists of the following: 1) General specifications: instructions to the contractor on the overall requirements of a project.... 2) Technical specifications: specific instructions to the contractor on the installation of items of construction and associated workmanship and materials. Technical specifications include the requirements of quality and performance necessary for successful project completion. ... The specifications and working drawings of a project make up the construction documents. 4, record 1, English, - book%20of%20specifications
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Devis, cahiers des charges et plans (Construction)
- Ingénierie
- Commerce extérieur
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cahier des charges
1, record 1, French, cahier%20des%20charges
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document annexé à un contrat ou à une convention et définissant certaines obligations administratives, techniques, financières ou autres imposées à l'un des contractants. 2, record 1, French, - cahier%20des%20charges
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cahier des charges comprend une section de conditions générales (souvent constituée par un document normalisé que viennent éventuellement compléter des clauses particulières) et une section technique (ou Devis descriptif), qui énonce des dispositions concernant la qualité des travaux (matériaux, exécution ...) 3, record 1, French, - cahier%20des%20charges
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cas des contrats de construction, le cahier des charges renferme un exposé des prescriptions qui régissent l'exécution des travaux, la nature des matériaux à utiliser, les délais d'exécution, les retenues de garantie, etc. L'état détaillé descriptif et estimatif de biens et de services, établi par un fournisseur en réponse à une demande, s'appelle «devis». 2, record 1, French, - cahier%20des%20charges
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cahier des charges : terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 4, record 1, French, - cahier%20des%20charges
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Définir, élaborer, établir, réaliser, rédiger, répondre aux exigences du, résoudre, satisfaire au cahier des charges. 5, record 1, French, - cahier%20des%20charges
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Cahier des charges fonctionnel, hiérarchisé, précis. 5, record 1, French, - cahier%20des%20charges
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 PHR
Définition, élaboration, établissement, rédaction du cahier des charges. 5, record 1, French, - cahier%20des%20charges
Record 1, Key term(s)
- devis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planos y pliegos de condiciones (Construcción)
- Ingeniería
- Comercio exterior
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pliego de condiciones
1, record 1, Spanish, pliego%20de%20condiciones
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pliego de especificaciones 2, record 1, Spanish, pliego%20de%20especificaciones
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Documento donde se enuncian las condiciones impuestas para la ejecución de un contrato. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pliego%20de%20condiciones
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El pliego de condiciones comprende una sección de condiciones generales y una sección técnica, que enuncia las disposiciones concernientes a la calidad de los trabajos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - pliego%20de%20condiciones
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