What Are Plans and Specs

Plan and spec is a method of commercial construction project delivery where design drawings (or plans) are created along with written specifications (or specs) to further describe the equipment and parts shown in the drawings. … Before a construction project begins, the Owner must decide on the project delivery approach.

What is a spec sheet for building a house?

The specification sheet lists the materials that will be used, therefore giving all involved a better idea of how the finished home will look.

Do specs override Drawings?

If there is a conflict between the Drawings and Details on Drawings and the Specifications, then the Specifications will prevail. The higher “Order of Precedence of Documents” governs or prevails.