TECHreports are detailed reference documents providing a deeper understanding of particular construction related topics than is possible with a brief NATSPEC TECHnote. TECHreports are cited within the NATSPEC worksections where appropriate but may also be read for general interest. TECHnotes are researched and written by the NATSPEC editors and externally reviewed. Currency is maintained by the NATSPEC editorial team and TECHreports are updated twice a year.
TR 01 Specifying ESD
This TECHreport outlines the principles of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) and their application to building specifications. ESD-related items included in NATSPEC worksections are listed and cross referenced to BCA and Green Star requirements.
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Download TR 01 Specifying ESD
TR 02 Information classification systems and the Australian construction industry
This TECHreport provides an overview of the use of classification systems for organising construction information for various purposes.
TR 03 Specifying Design and Construct for mechanical services
This NATSPEC TECHreport outlines how NATSPEC may be used to prepare Design and Construct mechanical specifications. It discusses some of the issues and presents a range of approaches for preparing these specifications. It does not address the suitability.
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Download TR 03 Specifying Design and Construct for mechanical services
TR 04 NATSPEC for refurbishment retrofitting and adaptive reuse
This TECHreport outlines how the NATSPEC specification system may be used for refurbishment, retrofit and adaptive re-use projects. Key upgrade options are summarised and refurbishment related items in NATSPEC worksections are highlighted.
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Download TR 04 NATSPEC for refurbishment retrofitting and adaptive reuse
TR 05 Selection and design of Building IT systems
Provides guidance on how the component parts can be configured and how a satisfactory overall IT installation can be achieved using NATSPEC worksections.
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Download TR 05 Selection and design of Building IT systems
TR 06 Procurement - Past and present
Outlines the major procurement systems used in the construction industry today, and how procurement has evolved from past methods.
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Download TR 06 Procurement - Past and present
TR 07 Providing access for maintenance
This TECHreport outlines the basic principles of providing access for maintenance, current requirements in Australian legislation and standards, and, good practice.
TR 08 Management of Council gravel pits in country areas - A case study
This TECHreport outlines the basic principles of providing access for maintenance, current requirements in Australian legislation and standards, and, good practice.