I.

GENERAL CONDITIONS

A. Scope of Work

The construction work must be executed strictly in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The following principal items of work shall include but are not limited to the following:

1. General Requirement
2. Earthworks
3. Concrete Works
4. Masonry Works
5. Doors and Windows
6. Tileworks
7. Roofing Works
8. Ceiling Works
9. Prefabricated Items
10. Finishing Works

The construction procedures shall be done in accordance with the DPWH Standard
Specifications, and in full compliance with the approved plans and specifications. All items not
specifically mentioned in the specifications or noted on the plans, but which are obviously
necessary for the completion of the work shall be included.

II. SITE WORKS

A. Scope of work

Furnish all materials and equipment and perform labor required for the disposal of surplus excavated
materials, rubbish and debris resulting from site clearing, stripping, site grading and trenching,
demolition, removal and foundation excavation.

B. Clearing the site

The building site shall be leveled according to the plans and cleared of rubbish, roots and other
perishable and objectionable matters to a suitable sub-grade.

Surplus materials not required or suitable for filling or backfill and all debris and other materials resulting
from demolition work shall be immediately removed from the site premises by the contractor and be
disposed of in areas provided by the contractor. Debris and rubbish shall be removed and transported in a
manner that will prevent spillage on streets or adjacent areas. In cases of spillage, clean up the streets and
adjacent areas that were affected.

C. Staking out the building lines

The building lines shall be staked out and all the lines and grades shown in the drawing. Established
before any excavation is started. Batter boards and reference marks shall be erected at a place where they
will not be disturbed during the excavation. Construct two permanent benchmarks of previously known
elevations near the site of construction.

III. EARTHWORKS
A. Scope of Work

1. This item shall consist of the necessary excavation for foundation of building structures, and
other structures not otherwise provided for in the Specifications. Except as otherwise provided for
pipe culverts, the backfilling of completed structures and the disposal of all excavated surplus
materials, shall be in accordance with these Specifications and in reasonably close conformity
with the Plans or as established by the Engineer.

B. Excavation

1. Structural Excavation

a. Structural excavation shall be to the grade, whichever, is lower. The indicated depth is
the minimum requirement for excavation. In case suitable bearing materials are
encountered at elevations other than those specified or shown on the drawings, the
Engineer at his discretions may direct in writing the excavations above or below those
indicated on the drawings.

b. No extra excavations shall be made without the written approval of the Engineer. In no
case shall footings rest on fill.

c. All structural excavations shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer before
pouring any concrete, laying underground services or placing backfill materials.

d. All structural excavations shall extend to a sufficient distance from walls and footings
to allow the proper erection and dismantling of forms, installation of service lines and for
inspection.

e. Control the grading in the vicinity of all excavated areas to prevent surfaces drainage
running into excavations. Remove accumulated water in excavated area by pumping or
by other approved methods.

2. Excavation for drainage structures

Excavation for drainage structure shall be made accurately to the lines, grades and
elevations shown or as directed. Dimension and elevation of footings and foundation
excavations shown are only approximate and may be changed if necessary to assure
adequate foundation support. Trenches and foundation pits shall be of sufficient size to
permit the placement and removal of forms for the full-length width of structural footings
and foundations as shown. Rock or other hard foundation material shall be cleaned of
loose debris and cut to a firm surface, either level, stepped or serrated, as shown, or as
direct loose disintegrated rock and thin strata shall be removed. When concrete is to be
placed in an excavated area, special care shall be taken not to disturb the bottom of the
excavation. Excavation to the final grade shall not be made until just before the concrete
is to be placed.

3. Shoring

a. Excavation shall be shore and braced by members of suitable sizes where necessary to
prevent danger to people, injury or erosion.
 b. Shoring, bracing and sheeting shall be removed as the excavations are backfilled in a
manner to prevent injurious caving.

C. Backfilling

a. All fillings shall be placed on layers not exceeding four (4) inches in thickens, each
layer being thoroughly wetted and compacted by approved machine or hand tampered to
a density of optimum moisture as determined by the modified ASSHTO T 180, Method
D. All compaction tests shall be at the expense of the Contractor.

b. No footing shall rest on fill and the soil bearing capacity shall not be less than 3000
psf.

c. After forms have been removed from the footings and piers, the materials from
excavation shall be used for backfilling ground. All trash wood chips, and other
debris shall be removed from areas to be backfilled. The filling shall be made in layers
not exceeding 4” thick, each layer thoroughly tamped.

d. No backfill shall be placed against walls or other vertical surfaces until they have been
inspected, and backfilling is authorized.

e. Any excess material resulting from the finished grading operations not required or
unsuitable for fill or backfill, shall be disposed of by the contractor at his
expense.

III. Concrete Works

A. Scope of Work

1. This includes all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary for the construction of
all concrete work including reinforcing steels, forms, water stops and miscellaneous related items
such as walls, shelves, anchor bolts and embedded items. Placing and finishing of concrete shall
be in accordance with this specification and conform to the lines, grades and dimensions shown
on the approved plans. Concrete shall consist of a mixture of Portland cement, fine aggregates,
coarse aggregates, and water.

B. General Provisions

1. Minimum concrete strength f’c is 3,000 psi.

2. No hand mixing shall be allowed, except in case of emergency such as mixer breakdown
during pouring operations and shall stop at the first allowed construction joints. All concrete shall
be machine mixed for at least 1-1/2 minutes after all materials including water are in the mixing
drum.

3. The mixer shall be of an approved size and type which will ensure a uniform distribution of
material throughout the mass.

4. Placing material in the mixer shall be done in such a way that first batch of concrete materials
placed in the mixer shall contain sufficient excess of cement, sand and water to coat the inside of
the drum without reducing the cement content of the mix to be discharged.
 5. Re-tempering of concrete shall not be allowed.

6. All testing shall comply with the latest applicable ASTM Test Methods (ASTM Standard).
Samples of aggregate and concrete as placed will be subjected in the work shall conform to the
approved samples.

C. Materials

1. All materials and workmanship shall conform with the latest building code of Philippine
concrete industry association (aci-318)

2. All concrete shall develop a minimum compressive strength at the end of twenty-eight (28)
days with corresponding maximum size aggregate and slump as follows:

Location 28 Days Strength Max Size Aggregate

Curbs & Slab on grade 3000 psi 1 in. (25mm)

Foundation & Retaining Wall 3000 psi ¾ in. (19mm)

Column / Shear wall 3000 psi ¾ in. (25mm)

Beams & Slabs 3000 psi ¾ in. (25mm)

Stairs 3000 psi ¾ in. (25mm)

Lean Concrete 3000 psi ¾ in. (25mm)

3. All reinforcing bars shall conform to astm a615 grade 60 for dia. 12 and larger bars and grade
40 for dia 10 and smaller bars

4. In general, the latest edition of aci-315, manual of standard practice detailing reinforced
concrete structures shall be adhered to, unless otherwise shown or noted.

5. Maintain minimum concrete cover for reinforcing steel as follows:

suspended slabs ……………………………………………….... 3/4 in. (19 mm.)

slabs on grade …………………………………………………… 1 1/2 in. (38 mm.)

walls above grade ……………………………………………... 3/4 in. (25 mm.)

beam stirrups and column ties …………………………… 1 1/2 in. (38 mm.)

where concrete is exposed to earth

but poured against forms …………………………………. .2 in. (50 mm.)

where concrete is deposited

directly against earth ………………………………………. 2 in. (50 mm.)
 6. Splices shall be securely wired together and shall lap or extend in accordance with table 1
(table of lap splice and anchorage length) unless otherwise shown on drawings, splices shall be
staggered whenever possible

7. All anchor bolts, dowels, and other inserts shall be properly positioned and secured in place
prior to placing of concrete

8. Contractor shall note and provide all miscellaneous curbs, sills, stories, equipment, and
mechanical bases that are required by the architectural, electrical, and mechanical drawings.

9. All concrete shall be kept moist for a minimum of seven (7) consecutive days
immediately after pouring using wer burlap, fog spraying, curing compounds or other
approved methods.

10. Stripping of forms and shoring:

foundation ……………………………………………………. 24 hrs.

suspended slab except when

additional loads are imposed …………………………………. 6 days

Walls…………………………………………………………… 18 hrs.

Beams………………………………………………………… 14 days

IV. MASONRY WORKS

A. Scope of Work
1. This includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment required to construct
all concrete masonry unit walls as shown on the drawings and as specified herein.

2. The work under this section shall include but not be limited to the following:
a. Concrete hollow blocks
b. Masonry reinforcing bars for concrete blocks
c. Grouting
d. Connecting wall anchors, ties, bolts and related embedded items

B. Standard Specification
1. The following standards are referred to:
ASTM C33 Concrete Aggregates
ASTM C90 Hollow Load-Bearing Concrete Masonry Units
ASTM C144 Aggregate for Masonry Mortar
ASTM C150 Portland Cement
SAO #15-2 Standardization of Concrete Hollow Blocks

C. Protection of Materials
1. All materials for the work of this section shall be delivered, stored and handled to
preclude damage of any nature.
D. Materials
1. Cement
Portland cement shall conform to ASTM Specification C150, Type I.
2. Sand for Mortar
 Sand shall be clean, durable particles, free from injurious amounts of organic
matter. The sand shall conform to ASTM specification C144 or C33 as required.
3. Water
Water shall be free from injurious amounts of oils, acids, alkalis, organic matter,
and shall be clean and fresh.
4. Concrete Hollow Blocks (CHB)
Concrete block shall conform to ASTM C90, Grade N, and/or to the Phil. Bureau
of Standards SAD No. 15-2.

E. Mortar Mixes
1. Masonry mortar for setting blocks shall be in the proportion of one part cement to 3
parts sand or as otherwise approved by the Project Engineer. Mortars shall be mixed
with water in an amount compatible with workability.

2. Mixing shall be done immediately before usage.

F. Execution
1. All masonry shall be laid plumb and true to lines and built to the thickness and bond
required with courses level and joints and bond uniform. Masonry shall be carried up in
a uniform manner.

2. Concrete blocks shall be laid in a running bond, unless otherwise indicated with joints
not exceeding 10mm and uniform throughout and finished slightly concave and smooth.
All blocks shall be laid in a full bed of mortar applied to shell and webs.

3. All necessary block cutting shall be neatly done by saws.

4. Control joints shall be installed at the locations noted and detailed on the drawings.

G. Lintels, Ties and Miscellaneous Items

1. The contractor shall build in all miscellaneous items specified in other sections to be
set in masonry including frames, lintels, reinforcing steel, electrical boxes and fixtures,
sleeves, grilles, anchors and other miscellaneous items. All anchorage, attachments, and
bonding devices shall be set up to prevent slippage and shall be completely covered with
mortar.

H. Grouting
1. Grout and cement mortar for setting structural columns, railings, frames in walls and
where otherwise required shall be done with mortar of 1 part cement to 1 part sand.
Before placing grout, thoroughly clean all surfaces. Grout shall be tamped into place
with a blunt tool to fill the entire void.

V. CARPENTRY WORKS
A. Scope of Work
1. Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete wooden
framings and related rough carpentry work as indicated in the plans and/or specified
herein.

2. Include in the works nailing strips, scaffoldings, plates, straps, joists, hangers, rods,
dowels, rough hardware, fasteners, and other miscellaneous iron and steel items
 pertinent to rough carpentry work.

B. Materials
1. Lumber shall be of approved quality of the respective kinds required for the various
parts of the work, well-seasoned, thoroughly dry, straight and free from large, loose or
unsound knob, sap shakes or other imperfections impairing its strength, durability or
appearance.

2. Framing lumber shall be of rough dimensions shown on drawings.

3. All exposed woodwork shall be smoothly dressed and well sand papered.

4. Moisture content shall not exceed 18% unless otherwise specified.

5. All lumber, excluding scaffoldings, are to be pressure treated, conforming to 67%

stress grade lumber in accordance to the requirements of the Phil. National Building
Code, latest edition.

6. Fastening shall be common nails, glue as specified flat head wood screws, round head
wood screws, bolts or log screws were specifically called for.

7. Conceal fastenings as far as possible, where not possible, locate them in inconspicuous
place, where nailing is permitted through woodwork face conceal nail heads.

C. Substitution of Lumber
1. Any lumber equally good for the purpose intended may be substituted for kinds
specified provided however, that the substitution be authorized in writing by the Project
Engineer.

D. Rough Hardware and Metal Fasteners

1. Plates, straps, nails, spikes, bolts, joists, hangers, rods, dowels, fasteners and
miscellaneous iron and steel items shall be of sizes and types to rigidly secure member in
place.

VI. STEEL WORKS

A. Scope of Work
1. Furnish all materials and equipment and perform labor and services required to
complete fabrication and erection of all structural steel and other miscellaneous steel in
accordance with the plans.

B. Materials
1. Structural steel shall conform to Bureau of Philippine Standards A-36,
with Fy of 248 MPa.
2. Electrodes for welding shall conform to the latest requirements of the Bureau of
Philippine Standards

3. Use only approved brands of red lead paint and linseed oil for all shop painting for
structural steel.

C. Execution
1. Tighten all bolts to a bolt tension not less than the proof load given in the applicable
 ASTM Specifications for the type of bolt used.

2. Never let compression members deviate from straightness by more than 1/100 of the
axial length between points which are to be laterally supported.

3. Let complete members free from twists, bends, and open joints. Sharp kinks or bends
shall be the cause of rejection of materials.

4. Give all steelwork, except those to be encased in concrete, one coat of shop paint.

5. Make all work well formed to shape and size shown and assemble as detailed in the
plans.

6. Weld or bolt connections as indicated in the plans. Make all details of assembly strong
with sufficient stiffness. From joints exposed to weather in a manner that excludes
water.

7. Provide all work with proper clearances. Fabricate and install in a manner to provide
for expansion and contraction but will ensure rigidity and provide close fitting of
sections.

8. Provide a protective coating which is resistant to alkaline, mortar and plaster to be

applied to all sections after fabrication.

VII. DOORS AND WINDOWS

A. Scope of Work
1. This item includes furnishing all the materials, hardware, tools, labor and services
necessary for the complete fabrication and installation of doors and windows in
accordance with the Plans and the specifications. Provide shop drawings of fabricated
items showing sizes of all members, details of connections, fabrication, and installation
and submit corner section samples for doors and jambs all for the approval of the
Architect/Contractor.

B. Doors
1. Erect all frames square and true to line and level with secure fastening to structures and
anchors. Install formed steel stiffeners and reinforcement within frames at all points
where top screw fastenings are used in connections with embedded strap anchorage.

2. All lumbers for wooden doors including door bars, cabinet and closet doors and all
woodwork of similar nature shall be kiln-dried with not more than 14% moisture content.

3. Have all prefabricated doors installed by authorized representative of the

manufacturer, but not before all plastering is completed.

4. Cut, trim, and fit each door to its frame and hardware accurately.

5. Give allowance for painter’s finish and possible swelling or shrinkage.

6. Clean all surfaces and test all framing and hardware. Make all repairs and adjustments
to the work, leaving it in a satisfactory condition.
 7. All doors shall operate freely and be watertight and all hardware shall be properly
installed and functioning.

8. All doors must be guaranteed against warping, twisting, and cracking. The contractor
is obliged to replace entirely any or all defective doors.

C. Windows

1. Factories fabricate all frames for prefabricated windows in accordance with the design
and dimensions indicated in the plans.

2. Set and anchor frames as shown in detail and/or in approved shop drawings.

3. Set frames plumb and square and brace where necessary to prevent distortion.

4. Adjust all frames and attach hardware before glazing.

5. Secure all windows to be watertight and all the hardware operating free and easy.

D. Hardware

1. Furnish all the hardware necessary for the installation and completion of doors and
windows.

2. Submit samples of locksets, hinges, door pulls, door stops, door closers, and other
finish hardware and accessories for Architect’s/Contractor’s approval.

3. Install hardware to fill out details shown in the plans and as per manufacturer’s
specifications. Supply all necessary templates and instructions required.

E. Materials
1. D1:0.90m W X 2.40m H 1-¾ " Thk. Santa Barbara Mahogay Solid Comtemporar Door
W/ Textured Glass On 2" X 5" Door Jamb in Veneer Finish

2. D2: 0.80m W X 2. 40m H 1-¾ " Thk Solid Panel Square Mahogany Door On 2" X 5"
Door Jamb in Wood Finish

3. D3: 0.80m W X 2.40m H 1-¾ " Thk. Wood 1 Panel ½ Lite Contemporary Modern
Shaker Single Interiror Door on 2” X 5” Door Jamb in Semi-Gloss Paint Finish

4. D4: 0,80m W X 2.40m H 1-¾" Thk Full Lite Fiberglass Gliding Quadruple Door

5. D5: 0.80m W X 2.40m H 3-½" Thk Solid Polar Single Door on 3” x 4” Door Jamb in
Lacquered Finish

6. D6: 1.20m W X 0.80m H 3-½ " Thk . Oak Modern Single 12 " Thk. Oak Modern
Single Pocket Door On 3"X4" Door Jamb in Wood Finish

7. D71: 0.80m W X 2.35m H 35mm Thk. Solid Wooden Panel Door On 2"X5" Door
Jamb In Veneer Finish
 8. D8: 0.70m W X 2.10m H 1-¾ Thk. Solid Panel Square Mahogany Door On 2"X5"
Door Jamb In Wood Finish

9. D9: 0.70m W X 2.10m H 1-¾” Thk. Prefinished Optima Pecan Nutwood Modern
Interior Single Pocket Door 2"X5" Door Jamb in Wood Finish

10. D10: 0.60m W X 2.10m H 1-⅜ " Thk. Birch Flush Door On 2"X5" Door Jamb In
Clear Lacquer Finish

11. D11: 0.80m W X 2.10m H 1-¾ Thk. Full Lite Fiberglass Fixed Single Door On
3"X4" Door Jamb In Lacquered Finish

12. D12: 0.70m W X 2.10m H Prefinished Avon 207 Vetro Veralinga Oak Modern
Interior Single Pocket Door

13. W1: 2.64m W X 2.08m H 1 ¾ “Thk. Full Modern Aluminium Frame Fix Windows
Custom Large Aluminum Fixed Tempered Laminated Glass Windowlite Fiberglass Gliding
Quadruple Door

14. W2: 0.60m W X 0.60m H UPVC Awning Windows/Awning Windows with Fix
Portion

15. W3: 1.30m W X1.20m H P. TECH Aluminum Sliding Windows; Triple-Pane

Glazing System with Dual-Pane Panel Thickness

16. W4: 2.22m W X2.00m H 1-¾ Thk. Full Lite Fiberglass Gliding Quadruple Door

VIII. ROOFING
A. Scope of Work
1. Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete fitting and
installation of roofing, flashing components, strap and rivet units as well as the
application of supplementary materials to make the roof watertight and leak-proof.

B. Execution
1. Care should be exercised in the proper anchorage of all roofing frames.

2. Installation of roofing including valleys, hips, ridge, and flashings shall be as per
manufacturer’s installation procedure.

3. Side lap fasteners shall be done by rivets and washers paced from 12” to 18” on
centers.

4. Provide gutter, flashings, and counter flashings, gauge 0.600mm pre-painted

galvanized sheets or any approved equivalent at all critical points where water may seep
through.

C. Materials
1. 2" X 2" X 5mm Thk Angle Bar Top Chord
2. 1.5" X 1.5" X 3mm Thk Diagonal Web Member
3. 1.5" X 1.5" X 3mm Thk Vertical Web Member
 4. 2" X 3" X 1.5mm Thk C-Purlins At 600mm On Center
5. Ga # 26 Pre-Painted Longspan Gi Sheet

IX. FINISHING
All finishing materials should be of the best quality. Submit sample for approval of the designer
prior to installation.

A. Tile Works
1. Scope of Work
a. Furnish materials and equipment and perform labor required to complete all
types of tiles works as indicated and scheduled on the plans.

b. Samples of each type of tile including all required beads, moulding, and trim
units shall be submitted for the approval of the Architect/Contractor.

2. Execution
a. All surfaces to receive tile work shall be cleaned of loose materials and given
proper surface preparation prior to tile work. Tiles should not be installed on
surfaces that are unsuitable and will prevent proper installation of tiles.

b. Keep tile joints parallel and straight over the entire area by using straight
edges.

c. Lay tiles from the center lines outward and adjust at walls.

3. Materials
a. Floor Tiles: 0.50m x 0.50m Seamless homogeneous unglazed tiles

B. Ceiling
1. Scope of Work
a. Furnish all required materials, tools, equipment and labor necessary for the
completion and installation of all ceiling work in accordance with the details and
plans.

b. Provide and install the necessary materials required in areas indicated in the
plans.

2. Materials
a. 10mm thk. Gypsum board dropped ceiling
b. U-shaped baffle carrier x 5m
c. Ecowood 50mm x 60mm
d. ⅝" x 100mm Expansion bolt
f. ⅜"Ø Ordinary G.I. hexagon bolt and nut
g. Hanger screw

C. Cement Plaster Finish

1. Scope of Work
a. Furnish all materials and equipment and perform the labor needed to complete
all
cement plaster finishes.
 2. Materials
a. Fine aggregates shall be clean, washed sharp and free from dirt, clay, organic
matter or other deleterious substances.

b. Mortar mixture shall be freshly prepared and uniformly mixed in proportion by

volume of one part Portland cement to three (3) parts sand.

3. Execution
a. Provide all wall indicated with three coats of cement plaster (scratch coat,
brown coat, and finish coat). Mix each coat in the proportion of one part Portland
cement to three parts sand by volume.

b. Apply the scratch coat with sufficient material and pressure to ensure a good
bond and the scratch to a rough surface. Provide a thickness of 3/8” for scratch
coat. Dampen with water before applying brown coat.

c. Apply brown coat, one day after applying scratch coat, with a thickness of 3/8”
and level to a flat even surface. When stiff enough, trowel with a wooden float
and cross hatch or bottom lightly and evenly to secure a good mechanical bond
for the finish coat. Wet the surface and keep from drying out for at least three (3)
days.

d. Apply finish coat seven (7) days after the application of brown coat. Provide
thickness of 1/8”, keep the finish coat damp but not saturated for a period of
seven (7) days.

D. Painting
1. Scope of Work
a. This item consists of furnishing all paint materials, varnish, and other related
products, tools, equipment, and labor required in undertaking the proper
application of painting, varnishing, and related works indicated on the plans. See
drawings for location, quantity, and extent of surfaces to receive paint and
varnish.

2. Materials
a. Tinting colors shall be first grade quality, pigment ground in alkyd resin that
disperses and mixes easily with paint to reduce the color desired. Use the same
brand of paint and tinting color to effect good paint body.

b. Concrete neutralizer shall be first grade quality concentrate diluted with clean
water and applied as surface conditioner of new interior and exterior walls thus
improving paint adhesion and durability.

c. Silicon water repellent shall be transparent water shield especially formulated

to repel rain and moisture on exterior masonry surfaces.
 d. Patching compound shall be fine powder type material like calcimine that can
be mixed into putty consistency, with oil base primers and paints to fill minor
surface dents and imperfections.

e. Varnish shall be a homogeneous solution of resin, drying oil, drier and solvent.
It shall be extremely durable clear coating, high resistant to wear and tear without
cracking, peeling, whitening, spotting.

f. Sanding sealer shall be quick drying lacquer, formulated to provide quick dry,
good holdout of succeeding coats, and containing sanding agents to allow dry
sanding of sealer.

g. Glazing putty shall be alkyd-type product for filling minor surface unevenness.

f. Painting Schedule:
For New Concrete/ Masonry Surfaces:
One coat of Acrylic Flat base paint
Two coats of Acrylic Semi-Gloss base paint

3. Execution
a. All paints shall be evenly applied. Coats shall be of proper consistency and
well brushed out so as to show a minimum of brush marks.

b. All coats shall be thoroughly dry before the succeeding coat is applied.

c. Where surfaces are not fully covered or cannot be satisfactorily finished in the
number of coats specified such preparatory coats and subsequent coats as may be
required shall be applied to attain the desire evenness of surface without extra
cost to the owner.

d. Where surface is not in proper condition to receive the coat the Engineer shall
be notified immediately. Work on the questioned portion(s) shall not start until
clearance be proceed is ordered by the Engineer.

e. Hardware, lighting fixture and other similar items shall be removed or

protected and re-installed after completion of the work.