Oregon W2 File Specifications

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TheCity of Redmond Standards and Specifications provide a consistent guideline under which public facility designs will be implemented. These standards, specifications and construction standard drawings have been and will continue to be updated periodically as new technology, policy changes, procedure changes, or updated methods of design and construction are implemented.

This edition of the Construction Specifications replaces all previous standard specifications for work on public improvements within the City of Corvallis. These specifications apply in their entirety to all Public Works Construction contracts advertised for bids, and all permit applications issued on or after February 28, 2024.

The City of Oregon City has adopted a set of Street Design Standards which are technical standards used in designing capital improvement projects as well as providing criteria for review of private developments. These standards will supplement what the City already has in code, constructional details, and construction notes and specifications.

A hard copy of these Standard Construction Specifications can be purchased for $100. Holders of hard copy Standard Construction Specifications will be required to purchase a new copy of specifications each time they are updated.

The City of Keizer maintains standard specifications, detailed drawings and design standards for construction of public facilities and capital projects. All public improvements are required to conform to these specifications. The Standard Construction Specifications and Design Standards posted here reflect the most recent version of these documents and drawings. It is the user's responsibility to make sure all bids, proposals, plans, and submittals conform to the most recent version at the time the work is bid or approved. The City of Keizer assumes no responsibility for contractors and/or engineers that submit plans based on an outdated version of these documents and drawings.

Construction Specifications - Chapter 1 GENERAL

Construction Specifications - Chapter 2 TECHNICAL

Construction Specifications - Chapter 3 STREETS

Construction Specifications - Chapter 4 STORM

Construction Specifications - Chapter 5 WATER

Construction Specifications - Chapter 6 STRUCTURES

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The City of Portland Standard Construction Specifications apply to all public improvements and work in the city right-of-way. The book is a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), the Portland Water Bureau (PWB), as well as the city's Procurement Services and the City Attorney's offices. The City Standard Construction Specifications are patterned after the 2018 ODOT/APWA Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction with modifications to accommodate the issues typical to the urban city environment. Special Provisions are updated on a regular basis and posted on this page when standard specifications need modification.

The City of Portland ensures meaningful access to City programs, services, and activities to comply with Civil Rights Title VI and ADA Title II laws and reasonably provides: translation, interpretation, modifications, accommodations, alternative formats, auxiliary aids and services. Request these services online or call 503-823-4000, Relay Service: 711.

The following specifications and recommendations assume that a laptop should serve the student's computing needs for four years of engineering coursework. It may be possible to get by with a less capable machine initially, but performance will degrade more rapidly as the software demands change over time. We strongly suggest that a student have a laptop that meets the recommended specifications. If you are going to be studying Mechanical, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, Civil and Construction Engineering or Energy Systems Engineering and Engineering Science a macOS computer may not be the right choice and we strongly suggest you read the info in the Windows vs macOS FAQ entry below.

No, if you have a desktop computer that meets the minimum or recommended specifications that is fine. Students taking Ecampus only courses do not need to have a laptop. Students should make sure that they have a webcam/microphone.

Students in Civil and Construction Engineering and Mechanical, Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering programs will need to run Windows-only software with heavier 3D graphics needs. We highly recommend that students purchase a native Windows laptop if entering these programs.

If you choose to purchase an Apple laptop, you will need to run Windows software via virtualization software (M-series based Macs may have difficulty with Windows virtual machines), or rely entirely on the College of Engineering's Citrix Virtual App or Virtual Desktop (home internet speeds can affect Citrix performance).

Apple has shifted its laptop lineup from Intel processors to its own custom-designed ARM-based processors. These new processors are referred to as Apple Silicon and labeled as M1, M2 or M3 CPUs. These processors offer several benefits, such as improved performance, better battery life, and enhanced security features.

However, there are still instances of software incompatibility on ARM based processor devices that students should consider before choosing a Mac. Some software required for your classes might not be available for ARM/Apple Silicon processors, which can make it challenging or even impossible to use them on an Apple Silicon laptop. This could be an issue if you need to run specialized software such as virtual machines, CAD, statistical analysis tools, or programming environments that have not yet been updated for Apple Silicon. We have seen issues with students trying to run Windows virtual machines on ARM based Macs.

For most students 16GB is plenty of RAM/memory for general use. However, if you anticipate that you may need to run virtual machines or large models/simulations we recommend 32GB of RAM/memory or more. Virtual machines are used in some EECS computer science courses.

500GB of storage space is sufficient for general use (especially if you use network and cloud storage options). However, if you anticipate that you may be running multiple virtual machines, you play modern computer games or have other needs that use a lot of storage space, then 1TB or larger is recommended. NOTE: Have a backup plan for your important data! Storage drives can fail and you should always have 2 or more copies of your important data whether that is on an external drive, your personal university storage, or a cloud storage service.

We highly recommend SSD storage over conventional spinning hard drives.

When selecting a laptop to purchase, be aware whether memory and storage can be upgraded later or not. Many laptops, including MacBooks, memory and storage is soldered to the main-board and cannot be upgraded later on.

We only recommend running Linux as a laptop's operating system if you are familiar with and experienced with Linux. Many engineering or free programs/services either do not work well with or may be more challenging to get to work on your laptop if you chose to run Linux. You will also still run into instances where software required for coursework may only run on Windows.

County developed Requests For Proposals (RFP) for design consultants and Invitation to Bids (ITB) for contractors utilize the Oregon Standard Specifications For Construction developed by ODOT. It is incorporated by reference into most County plans and specifications. ITB General Conditions modify the portions of above Specifications to address unique County policies and situations. An online version of the Oregon Standard Specifications For Construction is available on the ODOT web site.

Chapter Standard Specifications and Drawings

The Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction and the Oregon Standard Drawings have been developed through partnership between APWA and the Oregon Department of Transportation.

Current Activities

The Oregon Standard Specifications for Construction book is now available. ODOT has updated their web pages to include PDF versions of the current book and to provide a link to the vendor who is selling and distributing the books. The updates were developed by committees that included members from ODOT, APWA and AGC.

Ongoing Review of Proposed Specification Revisions

During discussions with ODOT staff in 2015, it was agreed that local agencies would be invited to participate in review of future proposed specification changes submitted as interim updates until the next manual is published. The committee chair receives proposed specification changes from ODOT and forwards these proposals to a group of city, county and consultant people for their review. This process will facilitate future major specification updates and better coordinate APWA and ODOT interests. Proposed updates to the specifications can be reviewed by clicking here.

The HC recommends that your final bound thesis be printed at Printing and Mailing. They are familiar with HC thesis regulations and have all required materials in stock. Printing and binding specifications for your honors thesis are requirements. If you turn in a thesis that is not printed according to specifications, you will be asked to reprint.

The City of Stayton Public Works Design Standards and Construction Specifications have been developed to provide a uniform set of standards and procedures that all public works design and construction, including workmanship and materials, shall be in accordance with.

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