NATSPEC - General Information
GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS AND CLIENTS PREFER NATSPEC
In the majority of Australian States and Territories, NATSPEC specifications are required for major building works. Government Departments and clients prefer NATSPEC specifications so that they are assured of a baseline level of project quality. Whilst drawings and schedules only provide the form and materials, it is a properly constructed specification that outlines the quality desired. For over 30 years NATSPEC has been trusted to deliver quality results.
CONTRACTORS PREFER NATSPEC
It is a competitive world and as the industry continues to consolidate, greater emphasis is being placed on the cost of a project. Contractors want to compete on an even footing and a NATSPEC specification means that the job will not be lost to someone who will cut the quality of construction. NATSPEC is independent and does not favour one party over another.
CONSULTANTS PREFER NATSPEC
The number of regulations that change each year continues to increase. Pressures on consultant's fees and the time required to design do not allow for individual organisations to monitor all the regulatory changes. NATSPEC provides the economies of scale to keep consultants up-to-date. Consultants know that NATSPEC is comprehensive and provides a clear outline of the quality of materials and tolerance of construction required. NATSPEC specifications save litigation and support the teams desire for successful projects.
PROJECT MANAGERS PREFER NATSPEC
When all parties are clear on the expected outcome the project progresses quickly and without undue confrontation. NATSPEC's template specifications are written in simple plain English without duplication or contradiction so that Project Managers do not waste time clarifying project requirements.
The NATSPEC QUICKstart manual covers most questions relating to:
- Structure of NATSPEC packages
- (Workgroups/Subgroups/Worksections)
- Installation of NATSPEC packages and SPECbuilder Pro
- Creating new specifications with SPECbuilder Live, Windows on CD, Macintosh on CD.
- Creating office-edited worksections
- Editing and formatting speciifcations
- Contract procurement options
