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NATSPEC informs subscribers with a range of instructional guides, references, newsletters, guidance notes and reports on current construction related issues.
Project types
Compilation of documentation for local government including:
- Standard construction and maintenance contracts
- Period supply and service contracts
Size and complexity
Complex and simple projects
Typical users
Contract, Supply, Asset and Works Managers, Purchasing and Legal Officers
Inclusions
- Annual update including changes to the National Construction Code and Standards
- SPECbuilder online specification compilation software compatible with all versions of Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems
- Editable worksection Templates in Microsoft Word *.docx format
- Guidelines and examples for preparing specifications, tender and contract documentation, maintenance management plans and contract schedules for design, construction and/or maintenance contracts.
- Fully searchable pdf version of package with highlighted updates
- Instructional guides and technical resources
- Package CD
- Branded worksections
- 0120 Pre-tendering contract preparation
- 0121 Tendering
- 0122 Information for tenderers
- 0123 Conditions of tendering
- 0124 Tender submission documents
- 0125 Standard contract checklists
- 0126 Period supply and service checklists
- 0131 Preliminaries
- 0134 General requirements (Supply)
- 0135 General requirements (Service)
- 0136 General requirements (Construction)
- 0140 Preliminaries - ABIC BW-2018 C
- 0141 Preliminaries - ABIC MW-2008
- 0141 Preliminaries - ABIC MW-2011 C Qld
- 0142 Preliminaries - ABIC SW-2008
- 0142 Preliminaries - ABIC SW-C Qld
- 0143 Preliminaries - AS 2124
- 0144 Preliminaries - AS 4000
- 0145 Preliminaries - AS 4905
- 0146 Preliminaries - AS 4902
- 0147 Conditions of Contract
- 0148 Preliminaries - ABIC EW-1
- 0152 Schedule of rates - supply projects
- 0153 Schedules - Period supply and service
- 0161 Quality (Construction)
- 0162 Quality (Supply)
- 0163 Quality (Delivery)
- 0167 Integrated management
- 0173 Environmental management (AUS-SPEC)
- 1401 General requirements - parks and open space
- 1402 Contract schedules - parks and open space
- 1403 Parks and open space maintenance plan (PMP)
- 1404 Annexures to parks and open space maintenance plan (PMP)
- 1501 General requirements – building and facility (Maintenance)
- 1502 Contract schedules - building and facility (Maintenance)
- 1503 Building and facility maintenance plan (BFMP)
- 1504 Annexures to buildings and facility maintenance plan (BFMP)
- 1601 General requirements - road reserve (Maintenance)
- 1602 Maintenance Schedules - road reserve
- 1603 Road reserve maintenance plan (RMP)
- 1604 Annexures to road reserve maintenance plan (RMP)
0120 Pre-tendering contract preparation
This worksection Template is a framework for the development of request for tender documents based on AUS SPEC worksections. It includes a cover page and sets out the documents required for Part A Tender information and Part B Contract documentation volumes.
0121 Tendering
This worksection Template reflects the principles of the main Australian codes of practice, including AS 4120 which is cited in a number of state government's codes of practice. The worksection assumes head-contract tendering. It is applicable to non-contractual material and so does not form part of the contract documents.
0122 Information for tenderers
This worksection Template is applicable to an introductory document to enable prospective Tenderers to determine whether the scope and type of works in the proposed Contract is within their capability. It is a separate document to, but aligned with, 0123 Conditions of tendering.
0123 Conditions of tendering
This worksection Template is applicable to conditions of tendering including contract information, tender submission requirements, tender evaluation and selection criteria. It assumes traditional paper-based tendering methods but this worksection can be adapted to suit digital distribution and eTendering (electronic tendering system). If using eTendering, consult with the administrators of the system about the standard forms provided as part of the system and about amending these to suit your requirements. The worksection should align with 0122 Information for tenderers, a separate, introductory document for prospective Tenderers. This worksection does not form part of the contract documents.
0124 Tender submission documents
This worksection Template is applicable to the returnable forms and schedules nominated by the Principal for completion by the Contractor for inclusion in the Tender submission. The completed worksection forms VOLUME 4 -Tender Submission Documents of the request for tender (RFT). It assumes traditional paper-based tendering methods but this worksection can be adapted to suit digital distribution and eTendering (electronic tendering system). If using eTendering, consult with the administrators of the system about the standard forms provided as part of the system and about amending these to suit your requirements.
0125 Standard contract checklists
The following worksection applies to standard contracts and provides checklists for contract compilation, tender preparation, receipt of tenders and tender assessment.
0131 Preliminaries
This worksection Template is applicable to the site requirements of the owner and allows for the selection of a contract. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, owner's site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, owner-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of payment for the works, and pest eradication.
0134 General requirements (Supply)
This worksection Template is applicable to the general requirements for a supply contract and includes the supply of labour, materials and plant to carry out the works. This worksection can be used for minor construction works. For major construction works use 0136 General requirements (Construction).
0135 General requirements (Service)
This worksection Template is applicable to the general requirements for a supply and service contract. The work under this contract comprises of supply of labour, materials and equipment necessary to carry out the services specified. It can be used for a single contract for provision of general goods and services over a period of time.
0136 General requirements (Construction)
This worksection Template is applicable to the site requirements of the Principal for construction projects. It includes a project description, work not in the contract, site investigations, signage, survey control, environmental planning, noise and vibration controls, utilities and authorities and site facilities.
0141 Preliminaries - ABIC MW-2008
This worksection Template is applicable to the ABIC MW-2008 contract for major non-housing work. It can be adapted for use with the various state and territory specific contracts for housing work. It is relevant to site requirements of the owner. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, owner’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, owner-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.
0141 Preliminaries - ABIC MW-2011 C Qld
This worksection Template is applicable to the ABIC MW-2011 C QLD contract for major non-housing work. Major housing work in Queensland is covered by ABIC MW-2011 H QLD. It is relevant to site requirements of the owner. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, owner’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, owner-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.
0142 Preliminaries - ABIC SW-2008
This worksection Template is applicable to the ABIC SW-2008 simple works contract for non-housing work. It can be adapted for use with the various state and territory specific contracts, for housing work. It is relevant to the site requirements of the owner. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, owner’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, owner-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.
0142 Preliminaries - ABIC SW-C Qld
This worksection Template is applicable to the ABIC MW-2011 C QLD simple works contract for non-housing work. Simple works for housing in Queensland is covered by ABIC MW-2011 H QLD. It is relevant to the site requirements of the owner. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, owner’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, owner-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.
0143 Preliminaries - AS 2124
This worksection Template is applicable to the AS 2124 building contract for major works. It is relevant to the site requirements of the principal. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, principal’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, principal-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.
0144 Preliminaries - AS 4000
This worksection Template is applicable to the AS 4000 building contract for major works. It is relevant to the site requirements of the principal. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, principal’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, principal-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.
0145 Preliminaries - AS 4905
This worksection Template is applicable to the AS 4905 building contract for minor works. It is relevant to the site requirements of the principal. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, principal’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, principal-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.
0146 Preliminaries - AS 4902
This worksection Template is applicable to the AS 4902 building contract for design and construct. It is relevant to the site requirements of the principal. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, principal’s site office and other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, principal-supplied items, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment, and pest eradication.
0147 Conditions of Contract
This worksection Template is applicable to the General conditions of contract, Annexures to the contract and Special conditions of contract. The completed worksection forms VOLUME 1-Conditions of contract. This worksection is based on AS 2124 General conditions of contract. Amend this document for use with other general conditions of contract, special conditions, OH & S and environmental requirements. See NATSPEC disclaimer on the use of this worksection for this and other contracts.
0152 Schedule of rates - supply projects
This worksection consists of desriptions of quantities required for a schedule of rates for a construction project. The quantities shown are estimated quantities only and are not to be taken as correct quantities of work to be carried out or paid for under the various items of work.
0153 Schedules - Period supply and service
This worksection Template is applicable to the schedule of rates requirements for tenderers for period supply and service (Supply and Deliver) contracts.
0161 Quality (Construction)
This worksection Template applies to the selection and implementation of a project Quality Management System based on AS/NZS ISO 9001. It includes the submission of a Quality Plan from a contractor having an approved Quality Manual.
0162 Quality (Supply)
This worksection Template is applicable to the quality requirements for delivery documentation of a quality assured product where the Producer has third party certification of an implemented quality system conforming to AS/NZS ISO 9001.
0163 Quality (Delivery)
This worksection Template is applicable to the quality requirements for delivery of products for acceptance by the Principal in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9001.
0167 Integrated management
This worksection Template is applicable to the documentation and operation of a system that collects the operating procedures of:
- Occupational Health and Safety.
- Environmental requirements.
- Quality requirements into a single integrated management system.
The worksection addresses the contractor.
1401 General requirements - parks and open space
This worksection is applicable to rountine and minor specific maintenance. The contractor will act for the council in undertaking the activities listed in the parks and recreation areas assigned.
1402 Contract schedules - parks and open space
This worksection outlines the contract schedules for parks and recreation areas, bills of quantities and shedules of dayworks rates.
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