SPECTEXT Support Center News
CSRF introduces new SPECTEXT® environmental engineering specification.
The Construction Sciences Research Foundation, Inc. is expanding its engineering specification offerings by introducing a new SPECTEXT® Environmental Engineering Specification in mid-2001. The first of several specification packages to be offered in this new group will be specifications addressing water, wastewater and other sanitary projects. The water, wastewater, and sanitary specification is designed for use by engineering firms specializing in these projects as well as sewer rehabilitation companies, municipalities, public works departments, public agencies, school boards and land development companies.
To receive an initial list of Sections or to get additional information, please contact the CSRF Support Center, toll-free, at 1-877-SPECTXT or e-mail us at supportcenter@csrf.org.
SPECTEXT® and SPECTEXT® II Master Guide Specifications
What's New in the January 2001 Edition
The January 2001 Edition of SPECTEXT® and SPECTEXT II® Master Guide Specifications offers subscribers new features and Sections designed to maximize clarity and minimize editing time and paperwork.
Hot Links to Sweet's, ARCAT, Architects First Source and 4Specs Web Sites
Licensed subscribers who have Internet accessibility may now instantly access manufacturer and product information from within their SPECTEXT® and SPECTEXT II® Sections during the editing process through hot links to Sweet's, ARCAT, Architects First Source and 4Specs Web sites. Hot links embedded in every Section provide subscribers with immediate access to the latest information available from these four industry-recognized resources!
New SPECTEXT® Sections Added
The Construction Sciences Research Foundation, Inc. continuously develops new Sections for each new edition of the SPECTEXT® and SPECTEXT II® Libraries based on suggestions and requests from licensed subscribers. New SPECTEXT® Sections added to the January 2001 Edition include:
02085 - Valves and Fire Hydrants
02542 - Septic Tank and Effluent Wet Well
02544 - Septic Tank Effluent Pumps
03480 - Precast Concrete Valve Vaults and Meter Boxes
07613 - Manufactured Sheet Metal Roofing
11313 - Sump Pumps
15184 - Refrigerant Piping
15191 - Fuel Oil Piping
15195 - Gas Piping
New EDITSPEC® Features Added
Two new Section-editing tools have been introduced in the January 2001 Edition. The EDIT BRACKETED CHOICES tool enables subscribers to easily review every choice provided in SPECTEXT® and SPECTEXT® II Sections and either accept, delete or modify the choice to suit the project.
After all editing has been completed, subscribers are able to delete all unused brackets and underscores throughout the Section using the DELETE BRACKET BLANK tool to make final cleanup of the Section a quick and easy one-step process.
Welcome New Subscribers
CSRF thanks the many organizations who support CSRF and its goals by using and subscribing to SPECTEXT®, and for their comments and recommendations for improvement of the SPECTEXT® database. CSRF welcomes the following new subscribers to the SPECTEXT® user group.
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The CSRF newsletter is published for SPECTEXT® subscribers and others involved in design and construction. To obtain your copy of Creating a Common Language®, please contact the CSRF Support Center by telephone at 1-877- SPECTXT or 410-838-7561 or you may e-mail us at supportcenter@csrf.org
© Copyright 2007, The Construction Sciences Research Foundation, Inc. Updated January 12, 2007.
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