Revised on July 7, 2025. The intention of this guide is to help people who create or edit specifications for the Department. Following the recommendations and guidelines will result in specifications that are clear, concise, correct, complete, and consistent. This Style Guide is a standardization device designed to achieve uniform word and type treatment, and aiming for economy of word use.
2025 Construction Specifications
The 2025 Standard Specification book is mandatory for use on projects advertised on or after July 1, 2025.
This chapter defines Standard Specifications and Special Provisions. It provides the format for writing Special Provisions, and describes the approval process for both Standard and Project Special Provisions. __________________________________________________________________________________
Link to the CDOT Landscape Architecture Section support for CDOT transportation projects requiring Stormwater Management Plans (SWMPs).
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This is only an example of a project safety management plan. Activities in the actual project safety management plan will likely be different from the ones provided in this example. The real project safety management plan shall address specific construction activities for that project. Please see "Section 107.06 - Safety, Health, and Sanitation Provisions" in the 2022 Specifications book for more information.
This chapter defines Standard Specifications and Special Provisions. It provides the format for writing Special Provisions, and describes the approval process for both Standard and Project Special Provisions. __________________________________________________________________________________
A Smart Work Zone (SWZ) comprises standalone or connected devices that assess real-time traffic conditions to generate actionable intelligence for improving safety and mobility in a work zone. Use the SWZ Decision Tool first, then move to the specs.
