AFTERDRAFT

What does approved equal mean in construction?

Short definition

Approved equal means a proposed product or system has been accepted as equivalent to the specified requirement.

Longer explanation

Project teams review substitutions or alternates for performance, quality, compatibility, warranty, code compliance, and design intent before acceptance.

Example in context

The project team reviewed the approved equal during the construction phase.

Common users

  • Owners
  • Architects
  • Contractors
  • Construction managers

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