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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
Interior fitout projects including:
- High to low-rise commercial
- Health
- Educational
- High-rise and multi-unit residential
- Sports
- Domestic
Size and complexity
Large technically complex projects through to very simple fitouts.
Typical users
Architects, building designers and interior designers
Inclusions
- Twice yearly 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.
- Hidden text Guidance for developing project specifications for tender and contract documentation.
- Fully searchable pdf version of package with highlighted updates.
- Instructional guides and technical resources.
- Package CD.
- Branded worksections
- 0121 Tendering
- 0127 Commissioning - information
- 0131 Preliminaries
- 0133 Preliminaries (interior and alterations)
- 0138 Multiple contracts
- 0140 Preliminaries - ABIC BW-1
- 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
- 0160 Quality
- 0171 General requirements
- 0171b General requirements
- 0171q DHPW (Qld) - General requirements
- 0181 Adhesives, sealants and fasteners
- 0182 Fire-stopping
- 0183 Metals and prefinishes
- 0183b Metals and prefinishes
- 0184 Termite management
- 0185 Timber products, finishes and treatment
- 0191 Sundry items
- 0202 Demolition (interior and alterations)
- 0342 Light steel framing
- 0346 Structural fire protection systems
- 0382 Light timber framing
- 0383 Sheet flooring and decking
- 0433 Stone cladding
- 0453 Doors and access panels
- 0453b Doors and access panels
- 0455 Door hardware
- 0463 Glass blockwork
- 0467 Glass components
- 0472 Acoustic insulation
- 0511 Lining
- 0511b Lining
- 0520 Partitions - combined
- 0521 Partitions - demountable
- 0522 Partitions - framed and lined
- 0523 Partitions - brick and block
- 0524 Partitions - glazed
- 0525 Cubicle systems
- 0525b Cubicle systems
- 0526 Terrazzo - precast
- 0527 Room dividers
- 0531 Suspended ceilings - combined
- 0531b Suspended ceilings - combined
- 0532 Suspended ceilings - flush lined
- 0533 Suspended ceilings - ceiling units
- 0541 Access floors
- 0551 Joinery
- 0551b Joinery
- 0552 Metalwork - fabricated
- 0552b Metalwork - fabricated
- 0553 Stainless steel benching
- 0571 Workstations
- 0572 Miscellaneous furniture
- 0573 Fire extinguishers and blankets
- 0574 Window coverings
- 0575 Tapestries
- 0581 Signage
- 0581b Signage
- 0611 Rendering and plastering
- 0612 Cementitious toppings
- 0612b Cementitious toppings
- 0613 Terrazzo in situ
- 0621 Waterproofing - wet areas
- 0631 Ceramic tiling
- 0631b Ceramic tiling
- 0632 Stone and terrazzo tiling
- 0641 Applied wall finishes
- 0642 Wallcoverings
- 0651 Resilient finishes
- 0651b Resilient finishes
- 0652 Carpets
- 0652b Carpets
- 0654 Engineered panel flooring
- 0655 Timber flooring
- 0656 Floor sanding and finishing
- 0657 Resin based seamless flooring
- 0671 Painting
- 0671b Painting
- 0672 Textured and membrane coatings
- 0673 Powder coatings
- 0702 Mechanical design and install
- 0802 Hydraulic design and install
- 0811 Sanitary fixtures
- 0812 Tapware
- 0902 Electrical design and install
- 1011 Lifts design and install
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.
0127 Commissioning - information
This worksection Template provides non-contractual information for the contractor when the owner requires a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to oversee the commissioning process for the whole, or a defined part of a project. It is based on the commissioning process described in ASHRAE Guideline 0.
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.
0133 Preliminaries (interior and alterations)
This worksection Template is applicable to the site requirements of the owner for interior fitout projects and allows for the selection of a contract. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, owner-supplied items, separate contracts, and some aspects of payment for the works.
0138 Multiple contracts
This worksection Template is applicable to projects to be let as several prime contract packages, also known as separate contracts and trade package contracts. It deals with the interfaces between the contracts and provides a framework for scheduling the boundaries of responsibility between the contractor and the principal or other contractors, on behalf of the principal. It is recommended to read NATSPEC TECHnote GEN 003 for Guidance and information before using this worksection.
0140 Preliminaries - ABIC BW-1
This worksection Template is applicable to the ABIC BW-1 contract for small commercial projects or single trade activities where an architect administers the contract applicable, in all states and territories except Queensland. It is also suitable for residential building work throughout Australia (including Queensland), as state and territory special conditions are embedded in the document. It is relevant to the site requirements of the owner. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, owner's temporary facilities, project signage, authority requirements, survey requirements, owner-supplied items, 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.
0160 Quality
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.
0171 General requirements
This worksection Template draws together administrative material which is common to the technical worksections for new work, interiors and for alterations and additions, including services. It should therefore be brought to the attention of subcontractors and others using that material. Each technical worksection includes a cross reference to that effect. General requirements cover topics such as referenced documents, interpretation, inspection and tests, samples and contractor’s submissions, materials and components, bushfire resistance, installation, marking and completion.
0171b General requirements
This worksection Template draws together administrative material which is common to the technical worksections for new work, interiors and for alterations and additions, including services. It should therefore be brought to the attention of subcontractors and others using that material. Each technical worksection includes a cross reference to that effect. General requirements cover topics such as referenced documents, interpretation, inspection and tests, samples and contractor’s submissions, materials and components, bushfire resistance, installation, marking and completion.
0171q DHPW (Qld) - General requirements
This worksection Template draws together administrative material which is common to the technical worksections for new work, interiors and for alterations and additions, including services for DHPW (Qld). It should therefore be brought to the attention of subcontractors and others using that material. Each technical worksection includes a cross reference to that effect. General requirements cover topics such as referenced documents, interpretation, inspection and tests, samples and contractor’s submissions, materials and components, bushfire resistance, installation, marking and completion.
0181 Adhesives, sealants and fasteners
This worksection Template is applicable to the commonly used adhesives, sealants and fasteners and provides basic defaults for projects requiring adhesives, sealants and fasteners, as part of general construction.
0182 Fire-stopping
This worksection Template is applicable to the fire-stopping requirements of BCA deemed-to-satisfy clauses BCA C3.15 and BCA C3.16.
0183 Metals and prefinishes
This worksection Template is applicable to common metals and metal alloys, and prefinishes.
0183b Metals and prefinishes
This worksection Template is applicable to common metals and metal alloys, and prefinishes.
0184 Termite management
This worksection Template is applicable to various chemical and non-chemical systems which may be used, alone or in combination, for termite management. The various systems are located together in the one worksection as their effectiveness relies on the integration of the chosen systems. They may have impact on the Earthwork, Concrete in situ, Brick and block construction and other worksections. The core standard is AS 3660.1.
0185 Timber products, finishes and treatment
This worksection Template is applicable to the certification, durability and quality conformance of timber products. It includes preservative treatments to the AS 1604 series, moisture content and fire-resistance. State legislation will override some of the provisions of this worksection.
0191 Sundry items
This worksection Template is applicable to building components that may not obviously belong to a particular worksection or alternatively, could reasonably belong to a number of worksections. They are generally small scale proprietary components made from a range of materials, and can be installed in a range of interior or exterior locations. Custom-made items are better located in the appropriate worksection, e.g. Metalwork – fabricated for predominantly metal items, or items to be made by a metal fabricator.
0202 Demolition (interior and alterations)
This worksection Template is applicable to the demolition and removal of internal building elements and services from within an existing building.
0342 Light steel framing
This worksection Template is applicable to framing for structures generally comprising cold formed metallic-coated or aluminium/zinc-coated steel sections where particular project specific requirements need to be met. It covers residential and low-rise floor, wall, roofing and truss framing.
0346 Structural fire protection systems
This worksection Template is applicable to fire protection systems for structural building elements where an FRL is required. They can be specified in prescriptive terms or in performance terms. The worksection is based on the BCA deemed-to-satisfy requirements in BCA Spec A2.3, and the relevant recommendations of the standard AS 3784.1.
0382 Light timber framing
This worksection Template is built around the AS 1684 series, as appropriate. It is applicable to light timber framing, bracing and timber trusses in Class 1 and Class 10 buildings as defined by the BCA.
0383 Sheet flooring and decking
This worksection Template is applicable to external timber, composite or compressed fibre cement decking, and to internal sheet flooring of plywood, particleboard or compressed fibre cement as either platform floors or fitted floors. It assumes the provision of a supporting structure.
0433 Stone cladding
This worksection Template is applicable to mechanically fixed natural stone or cast stone cladding panels in external or internal applications.
0453 Doors and access panels
This worksection Template is applicable to conventional door frames of metal and timber with door leaves of timber and various timber and plastic products. This worksection only covers some key generic requirements as the range of available products, performance requirements and design choices is so wide.
0453b Doors and access panels
This worksection Template is applicable to conventional door frames of metal and timber with door leaves of timber and various timber and plastic products. This worksection only covers some key generic requirements as the range of available products, performance requirements and design choices is so wide.
0455 Door hardware
This worksection Template is applicable to hardware items such as hinges, keys, locks, latches, furniture and door controllers and provides two alternative types of schedules for specifying these items – selection schedules and door-by-door schedules.
0463 Glass blockwork
This worksection Template is applicable to fully framed glass blockwork with mortar joints.
0467 Glass components
This worksection Template is applicable to glass products such as shower screens, balustrades and mirrors.
0472 Acoustic insulation
This worksection Template is applicable to acoustic insulation for floors, walls and ceilings to reduce the transmission of airborne and impact sound between individual rooms. It includes plenum baffles and flanking sound insulation.
0511 Lining
This worksection Template is applicable to the installation of internal lining systems permanently fixed to walls and ceilings. It deals with internal dry linings of timber boards, gypsum plasterboard and cellulose fibre reinforced cement.
0511b Lining
This worksection Template is applicable to the installation of internal lining systems permanently fixed to walls and ceilings. It deals with internal dry linings of timber boards, gypsum plasterboard and cellulose fibre reinforced cement.
0520 Partitions - combined
This worksection Template is applicable to the following internal partitions: proprietary demountable partition systems; framed and lined partitions with either lightweight steel or timber framing and plasterboard or fibre cement lining; and with bulk acoustic insulation and/or autoclaved aerated concrete panels; and internal non-load bearing framed and frameless glass partitions and glazed doors.
0521 Partitions - demountable
This worksection Template is applicable to proprietary demountable partition systems.
0523 Partitions - brick and block
This worksection Template is applicable to internal non-load bearing brick and block construction of a simple nature associated with interior fitout works.
0524 Partitions - glazed
This worksection Template is applicable to internal non-load bearing framed and frameless glass partitions, and glazed doors.
0525 Cubicle systems
This worksection Template is applicable to partitioned cubicles for toilets and showers. The material can be adapted for changing areas and various decontamination cubicles such as air showers.
0525b Cubicle systems
This worksection Template is applicable to partitioned cubicles for toilets and showers. The material can be adapted for changing areas and various decontamination cubicles such as air showers.
0526 Terrazzo - precast
This worksection Template is applicable to precast units and assemblies including toilet and shower cubicle partitions, stair units, joinery units, door thresholds and window sills.
0527 Room dividers
This worksection Template is applicable to operable walls, folding doors and accordion doors.
0531 Suspended ceilings - combined
This worksection Template is applicable to flushlined and proprietary suspended internal ceilings and external soffits of dry construction with suspension systems attached to a supporting structure.
0531b Suspended ceilings - combined
This worksection Template is applicable to flushlined and proprietary suspended internal ceilings and external soffits of dry construction with suspension systems attached to a supporting structure.
0532 Suspended ceilings - flush lined
This worksection Template is applicable to the fixing of flush lined internal suspended ceilings and external soffits of dry construction with suspension systems attached to a supporting structure.
0533 Suspended ceilings - ceiling units
This worksection Template is applicable to the installation of proprietary ceiling units to suspension systems attached to a supporting structure.
0541 Access floors
This worksection Template is applicable to pedestal access floor systems, covered by AS 4154.
0551 Joinery
This worksection Template is applicable to the shop fabrication and site installation of custom made joinery fixtures and trim to walls and openings.
0551b Joinery
This worksection Template is applicable to the shop fabrication and site installation of custom made joinery fixtures and trim to walls and openings.
0552 Metalwork - fabricated
This worksection Template is applicable to what is generally known as custom built architectural metalwork such as stairs, ladders, walkways, balustrading, handrails, screens, guards, bollards, furniture, and decorative items.
0552b Metalwork - fabricated
This worksection Template is applicable to what is generally known as custom built architectural metalwork such as stairs, ladders, walkways, balustrading, handrails, screens, guards, bollards, furniture, and decorative items.
0553 Stainless steel benching
This worksection Template is applicable to stainless steel benches and associated fitments usually for commercial applications such as kitchens, laboratories and hospitals.
0571 Workstations
This worksection Template is applicable to the supply and installation of office workstations.
0572 Miscellaneous furniture
This worksection Template is applicable to the supply and installation of loose furniture and fixed items that are capable of retrofit.
0573 Fire extinguishers and blankets
This worksection Template is applicable to fire extinguishers and fire blankets. Products used must be on the ActivFire Register of Fire Protection Equipment. The specification should reflect any extra requirements of local statutory authorities. The principal product standards are the AS/NZS 1841 series and AS 2444.
0574 Window coverings
This worksection Template is applicable to window coverings for interior use, both decorative and blockout comprising curtains and blinds, manual and power operated.
0575 Tapestries
This worksection Template is applicable to wall-hung tapestries woven using the Gobelin method. It was developed in conjunction with the Australian Tapestry Workshop (ATW, formerly the Victorian Tapestry Workshop). There is no central standard.
0581 Signage
This worksection Template is applicable to house signage, display and statutory signs. Signage for switchboards, piping, etc. should be dealt with in the appropriate technical worksection, but coordinated with this worksection.
0581b Signage
This worksection Template is applicable to house signage, display and statutory signs. Signage for switchboards, piping, etc. should be dealt with in the appropriate technical worksection, but coordinated with this worksection.
0611 Rendering and plastering
This worksection Template is applicable to traditional wet plastering and rendering, though proprietary and special systems may feature in the project specifications and drawings. It includes work on lath, and on panelling of various materials.
0612 Cementitious toppings
This worksection Template is applicable to cement-based toppings on floors and steps. There is no relevant standard in Australia but there are numerous guides available from BRANZ and the Cement and Concrete Association.
0612b Cementitious toppings
This worksection Template is applicable to cement-based toppings on floors and steps. There is no relevant standard in Australia but there are numerous guides available from BRANZ and the Cement and Concrete Association.
0613 Terrazzo in situ
This worksection Template is applicable to in situ cementitious terrazzo floor systems. There is no relevant standard.
0621 Waterproofing - wet areas
This worksection Template is applicable to waterproof membrane applications to wet areas and is written with reference to AS 3740 and AS/NZS 4858. It includes wet area membranes that are polyester or polyurethane, bituminous, acrylic systems and fibreglass reinforcement.
0631 Ceramic tiling
This worksection Template is applicable to floor and wall ceramic tiling. Tiles may be specified by manufacturer’s brand name or by generic type, and essential characteristics such as size, colour, surface, edge type. Bedding, grouting, fixing and jointing requirements should also be specified.
0631b Ceramic tiling
This worksection Template is applicable to floor and wall ceramic tiling. Tiles may be specified by manufacturer’s brand name or by generic type, and essential characteristics such as size, colour, surface, edge type. Bedding, grouting, fixing and jointing requirements should also be specified.
0632 Stone and terrazzo tiling
This worksection Template is applicable to stone tiling, industrial cast stone tiling, terrazzo tiling (cementitious and resinous) and manufactured cementitious tiling on various substrates.
0641 Applied wall finishes
This worksection Template is applicable to custom made wall panels, in situ applied wall linings and the in situ application of specialist wall finishes. There are no published standards, Australian or otherwise, for the specialist finishes utilised by interior designers.
0651 Resilient finishes
This worksection Template is applicable to resilient sheet and tile finishes with associated underlay including cork tiles, linoleum, corklinoleum, rubber, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), flexible terrazzo tiles and static control flooring. It also includes synthetic sporting surfaces.
0651b Resilient finishes
This worksection Template is applicable to resilient sheet and tile finishes with associated underlay including cork tiles, linoleum, corklinoleum, rubber, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), flexible terrazzo tiles and static control flooring. It also includes synthetic sporting surfaces.
0652 Carpets
This worksection Template is applicable to carpet materials, including broadloom carpet, carpet tiles, mats and underlays, adhesives, tapes and accessories, their fixing methods and cleaning.
0652b Carpets
This worksection Template is applicable to carpet materials, including broadloom carpet, carpet tiles, mats and underlays, adhesives, tapes and accessories, their fixing methods and cleaning.
0654 Engineered panel flooring
This worksection Template is applicable to manufactured floating and adhesive fixed panel floor systems on various substrates. It assumes the provision of a substrate or a supporting structure for an underlay.
0655 Timber flooring
This worksection Template is applicable to fitted solid timber strip flooring, intermittently and continuously supported, adhesive fixed fitted timber block parquet and mosaic parquet flooring products and associated underlays. It assumes the provision of a substrate or a supporting structure for an underlay. There is no reference standard.
0656 Floor sanding and finishing
This worksection Template is applicable to basic floor sanding of timber substrates for other finishes, basic floor sanding as the first stage preparation for clear coating systems, finish sanding for clear coating systems and the selection and application of clear coating systems.
0657 Resin based seamless flooring
This worksection Template is applicable to resin based applied flooring and includes in situ resinous terrazzo flooring.
0671 Painting
This worksection Template is applicable to the in situ application of coating films to buildings and interior elements. The primary referenced standard is AS/NZS 2311, a guide to products and procedures for the painting of buildings for domestic, commercial and industrial use.
0671b Painting
This worksection Template is applicable to the in situ application of coating films to buildings and interior elements. The primary referenced standard is AS/NZS 2311, a guide to products and procedures for the painting of buildings for domestic, commercial and industrial use.
0672 Textured and membrane coatings
This worksection Template is applicable to the in situ application of latex extensible (membrane) coating and textured surface coating systems to buildings and interior elements. The primary referenced standard is AS/NZS 2311 which provides a guide to products and procedures for the painting of buildings for general domestic, commercial and industrial use.
0673 Powder coatings
This worksection Template is applicable to the off-site application of powder coating systems to aluminium architectural applications, and to exterior and interior buildings elements. The primary referenced standards are AS 3715 for aluminium and aluminium alloy substrates and AS 4506 for metal substrates other than aluminium.
0702 Mechanical design and install
This worksection Template is applicable to simple mechanical installations for which the specification will be prepared by the architect because the principal has not engaged a specialist mechanical consultant; the mechanical design will be done by the contractor. It deals with packaged air conditioning systems (ducted and non-ducted) and straightforward mechanical ventilation.
0802 Hydraulic design and install
This worksection Template is applicable to simple hydraulic installations for which the specification will be prepared by the architect because the principal has not engaged a specialist hydraulic consultant, the hydraulic design will be done by the contractor. It deals with hot and cold water services, sanitary plumbing and drainage, stormwater, rainwater storage systems, grey water systems, natural gas, LP gas and fire services installations.
0811 Sanitary fixtures
This worksection Template is applicable to the selection and installation of sanitary fixtures. It incorporates design for access and mobility standards AS 1428.1, AS 1428.2 and AS 1428.3 as well as the standards listed in the WaterMark Product Database.
0812 Tapware
This worksection Template is applicable to taps and tapware and includes related fittings such as towel rails.
0902 Electrical design and install
This worksection Template is applicable to simple electrical services installations, in which the specification will be prepared by the architect, without the involvement of a specialist electrical consultant, and the electrical design will be undertaken by the contractor. It includes a summary of the systems and design parameters relating to the electrical installation.
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