Spec Conformance Checklist
Read the specs before they read you. Catch the cost drivers before bid day.
The specs decide your price as much as the drawings do. This checklist walks you through Division 26, 27, and 28 with 46 pre-loaded, cost-driving questions (aluminum allowed? MC cable where? who pays permits? arc-flash study by whom?) so you catch the traps before you price. Every exception and open question collects itself on one page with proposal-ready language.
Features
- Bid info sheet with an addenda log and 'not yet reviewed' warning
- Spec index of common Div 26/27/28 sections with in-book and reviewed tracking
- 150-row checklist pre-loaded with 46 cost-driving questions
- Status (Compliant / Exception / N/A / Needs RFI) and cost impact on every line
- Exceptions Summary builds itself, numbered, ready to paste into your proposal clarifications
- Pre-bid question and RFI log with days-open counter
Questions
How do I get the files?
Checkout runs through Gumroad. Right after you pay, you get a download link on screen and by email. Nothing ships.
Do they work in Google Sheets?
Yes. Upload the .xlsx to Google Drive and open it with Google Sheets. Formulas, dropdowns, and colors carry over. No macros are used anywhere, so there's nothing to enable.
Are the labor units and rates filled in?
No, and on purpose. Every rate, factor, and markup is a clearly labeled placeholder you replace with your own. Your numbers stay yours.
What if something doesn't work?
Email helloscottcox@gmail.com and I'll fix it or make it right.
Is this engineering or legal advice?
No. These are estimating tools. You're responsible for verifying quantities, pricing, labor, and code compliance.