HOW FIPC WORKS

Realizing your design vision on any construction project calls for clear objectives and plenty of creativity. It’s the only way your client’s building will make its mark. Thereby, we approach specification writing as an interactive process with our clients, using color-coded draft specifications and spreadsheets to facilitate information exchange and to provide a measure of quality assurance.

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Each project starts with a Master Specification to ensure the most up-to-date information is utilized for every project.

The FIPC Master Specs are created and managed by FIPC. We also subscribe to and use the BSD-Speclink Master Specification.

Ranging from small to large, commercial, educational, industrial, hospitality projects, Villas and interior, and exterior projects, the possibilities are endless, and there are no limits, just more experience, and expertise to be gained.

_{SPECIFYING FORMATS:}

• CSI Master Format/Section Format/Page format
• National Master Specification (NMS)
• AIA MasterSpec
• Custom

steps in writing ficds for specification

Steps in Writing FICDs for Specification:

1. Identification of Interfaces:
   • Identify the different components/modules within the system requiring interactions.
   • Determine the nature and scope of interactions between these components.
2. Defining Interface Requirements:
   • Specify detailed requirements for each interface, including data formats, protocols, communication methods, and constraints.
   • Consider factors like input/output parameters, functions, and error handling procedures.
3. Documenting Interface Details:
   • Document specifics of each interface comprehensively.
   • Include information on data flow, communication protocols, timing constraints, and any relevant commands or events exchanged between components.
4. Review and Validation:
   • Conduct thorough reviews with relevant stakeholders to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to system requirements.
   • Validate the specifications to confirm that the interfaces align with the overall system objectives.
5. Updating and Maintenance:
   • As the system evolves or requirements change, update the FICDs accordingly.
   • Maintain documentation to reflect any alterations in interfaces, ensuring consistency and accuracy across the system.

Conclusion: Functional Interface Control Documents (FICDs) serve as vital components in specification writing, guiding the interactions between various system elements. By following a structured approach to create these documents, teams can enhance communication, minimize errors, and facilitate smoother integration of system components. Well-defined FICDs contribute significantly to the successful development, implementation, and maintenance of complex systems in diverse domains.

This blog aims to highlight the importance of FICDs in specification writing and outlines the essential steps involved in creating effective interface specifications for seamless system integration.