Chapter B2 – Interprets Specifications
Key Competencies
The NOA for Carpenter (2013) identifies the required competencies (skills) for the task of interpreting specifications. These are:
- Identify products, materials and installation procedures to use
- Determine when acceptable alternatives can be used to satisfy project requirements
- Cross reference various documents such as code books, contract specifications and manufacturers’ specifications to satisfy project requirements (NOA, p. 23).