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Project types
- High-rise commercial
- Health
- Educational
- Industrial
- Entertainment
- High-rise and medium density residential
- Sports
- Domestic
Size and complexity
Large technically complex projects through to very simple buildings
Typical users
Architects, building designers and multi-disciplinary consultants
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.
- Unlimited use of Domestic Online.
- Branded worksections.
- 0121 Tendering
- 0127 Commissioning - information
- 0131 Preliminaries
- 0133 Preliminaries (interior and alterations)
- 0138 Multiple contracts
- 0140 Preliminaries - ABIC BW-1
- 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
- 0148 Preliminaries - ABIC MW-1
- 0160 Quality
- 0164 Commissioning
- 0171 General requirements
- 0171b General requirements
- 0171q DHPW (Qld) - General requirements
- 0172 Environmental management
- 0172b Environmental management
- 0172q DHPQ (Qld) Environmental management
- 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
- 0193 Building access safety systems
- 0201 Demolition
- 0201b Demolition
- 0202 Demolition (interior and alterations)
- 0221 Site preparation
- 0222 Earthwork
- 0222q DHPW (Qld) - Earthwork
- 0223 Service trenching
- 0224 Stormwater - site
- 0241 Landscape - walling and edging
- 0242 Landscape - fences and barriers
- 0242b Landscape - fences and barriers
- 0243 Landscape - water features
- 0250 Landscape - gardening
- 0250b Landscape - gardening
- 0251 Landscape - soils
- 0252 Landscape - soft surfaces
- 0253 Landscape - planting
- 0254 Irrigation
- 0255 Landscape - plant procurement
- 0255b Landscape - plant procurement
- 0256 Landscape - establishment
- 0256b Landscape - establishment
- 0259 Landscape - maintenance
- 0261 Landscape - furniture and fixtures
- 0262 External sports and playground surfacing
- 0271 Pavement base and subbase
- 0271b Pavement base and subbase
- 0272 Asphaltic concrete
- 0273 Sprayed bituminous surfacing
- 0274 Concrete pavement
- 0274b Concrete pavement
- 0275 Segmental pavers - mortar bed
- 0275b Segmental pavers - mortar bed
- 0276 Segmental pavers - sand bed
- 0277 Pavement ancillaries
- 0278 Granular surfaces
- 0279 Paving - on pedestals
- 0301 Piling
- 0310 Concrete - combined
- 0311 Concrete formwork
- 0312 Concrete reinforcement
- 0313 Concrete post-tensioned
- 0314 Concrete in situ
- 0315 Concrete finishes
- 0318 Shotcrete
- 0321 Precast concrete
- 0322 Tilt-up concrete
- 0331 Brick and block construction
- 0331b Brick and block construction
- 0332 Stone masonry
- 0332b Stone masonry
- 0333 Stone repair
- 0334 Block construction
- 0335 Brick construction
- 0341 Structural steelwork
- 0342 Light steel framing
- 0343 Tensioned membrane structures
- 0344 Steel - hot-dip galvanized coatings
- 0344b Steel - hot-dip galvanized coatings
- 0345 Steel - protective paint coatings
- 0345b Steel - protective paint coatings
- 0346 Structural fire protection systems
- 0361 Monolithic stabilised walls
- 0362 Mud brick walls
- 0363 Straw bale walls
- 0381 Structural timber
- 0382 Light timber framing
- 0383 Sheet flooring and decking
- 0411 Waterproofing - external and tanking
- 0411b Waterproofing - external and tanking
- 0421 Roofing - combined
- 0423 Roofing - profiled sheet metal
- 0424 Roofing - seamed sheet metal
- 0425 Roofing - shingles and shakes
- 0426 Roofing - slate
- 0427 Roofing - tiles
- 0431 Cladding – combined
- 0431b Cladding – combined
- 0432 Curtain walls
- 0433 Stone cladding
- 0434 Cladding - panels
- 0435 Cladding - planks
- 0436 Cladding - profiled sheet metal
- 0451 Windows and glazed doors
- 0451b Windows and glazed doors
- 0453 Doors and access panels
- 0453b Doors and access panels
- 0454 Overhead doors
- 0454b Overhead doors
- 0455 Door hardware
- 0456 Louvre windows
- 0457 External screens
- 0461 Glazing
- 0461b Glazing
- 0462 Structural silicone glazing
- 0463 Glass blockwork
- 0467 Glass components
- 0471 Thermal insulation and pliable membranes
- 0472 Acoustic insulation
- 0511 Lining
- 0511b Lining
- 0520 Partitions - combined
- 0521 Partitions - demountable
- 0522 Partitions - framed and lined
- 0522b 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
- 0811s Sanitary fixtures
- 0812s 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.
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.
0148 Preliminaries - ABIC MW-1
This worksection Template is applicable to the ABIC EW-1 contract for early works. It is relevant to the site requirements of the owner. The project specific version may include site security arrangements, occupancy constraints, adjoining properties constraints, other temporary facilities, project signage, provisional sums, requirements for progress photographs, authority requirements, survey requirements, separate contracts, some aspects of cost adjustment.
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.
0164 Commissioning
This worksection Template is applicable to projects in which the owner requires a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to oversee a commissioning process for the whole of the project. It details minimum requirements for the commissioning process during the construction phase without focusing upon specific building types, systems or assemblies, or on specific project sizes. It is based on the commissioning process described in ASHRAE Guideline 0. Commissioning requirements for individual components and systems are documented in their respective worksections, for example, commissioning of HVAC systems is dealt with in Mechanical commissioning.
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.
0172 Environmental management
This worksection Template is applicable to the environmental management of the building site and includes environmental controls for erosion and sedimentation, flora and fauna, groundwater, indigenous and non-indigenous heritage, traffic, water quality, waste and weeds. It provides for either documentation of requirements for control plans prepared by the contractor or documentation of control measures required by the principal/consultant.
0172b Environmental management
This worksection Template is applicable to the environmental management of the building site and includes environmental controls for erosion and sedimentation, flora and fauna, groundwater, indigenous and non-indigenous heritage, traffic, water quality, waste and weeds. It provides for either documentation of requirements for control plans prepared by the contractor or documentation of control measures required by the principal/consultant.
0172q DHPQ (Qld) Environmental management
This worksection Template is applicable to the environmental management of the building site and includes environmental controls for erosion and sedimentation, flora and fauna, groundwater, indigenous and non-indigenous heritage, traffic, water quality, waste and weeds. It provides for either documentation of requirements for control plans prepared by the contractor or documentation of control measures required by the principal/consultant.
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.
0193 Building access safety systems
This worksection Template is applicable to the design, supply, installation and maintenance of building access safety systems comprising industrial fall arrest and rope access systems. It includes anchors and accessories for rope access and ladders for roof safety systems.
0201 Demolition
This worksection Template is applicable to demolition of existing buildings, structures and services. It includes planning and execution of the work, protection and support of adjacent structures and removal of demolished material.
0201b Demolition
This worksection Template is applicable to demolition of existing buildings, structures and services. It includes planning and execution of the work, protection and support of adjacent structures and removal of demolished material.
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.
0221 Site preparation
This worksection Template is applicable to site preparation requirements including existing services, site clearing, stormwater and sediment control, tree removal/protection/transplanting/maintenance, and temporary landscape fencing.
0222 Earthwork
This worksection Template is applicable to topsoil removal, excavation, filling and compaction as required for building operations. The worksection contains technical content which must be customised by a professional engineer for inclusion in a project specification.
0222q DHPW (Qld) - Earthwork
This worksection Template is applicable to topsoil removal, excavation, filling and compaction as required for building operations for DHPW (Qld). The worksection contains technical content which must be customised by a professional engineer for inclusion in a project specification.
0223 Service trenching
This worksection Template is applicable to trenching for underground services within a building site. It covers fill materials, existing services, existing surfaces, excavating, trench back fill and surface restoration.
0224 Stormwater - site
This worksection Template is applicable to stormwater drainage mainly associated with pavements and other non-building projects or parts thereof. It overlaps with Stormwater – buildings, which should be used for internal stormwater piping for roof water and for simple external systems related to buildings. Both worksections may be used on a project according to the division of professional and/or contracting responsibility.
0241 Landscape - walling and edging
This worksection Template is applicable to retaining and free standing walls subject to height criteria conforming to local authority requirements.
0242 Landscape - fences and barriers
This worksection Template is applicable to basic fencing including picket and paling (plain paling and lap and cap) fencing, generally for domestic use; chainwire and welded mesh fencing for industrial, commercial and institutional use.
0242b Landscape - fences and barriers
This worksection Template is applicable to basic fencing including picket and paling (plain paling and lap and cap) fencing, generally for domestic use; chainwire and welded mesh fencing for industrial, commercial and institutional use.
0243 Landscape - water features
This worksection Template is applicable to self-contained water features in open landscaped areas..
0250 Landscape - gardening
This worksection Template is applicable to simple ‘soft’ landscaping. It has been prepared for and is suitable only for work of a scale or size which does not warrant the use of separate worksections for each of the different aspects of landscaping work. As such, it combines relevant clauses from the following stand-alone landscape worksections of Earthwork, Landscape – soils, Landscape – soft surfaces, Landscape – planting and Landscape – plant procurement.
0250b Landscape - gardening
This worksection Template is applicable to simple ‘soft’ landscaping. It has been prepared for and is suitable only for work of a scale or size which does not warrant the use of separate worksections for each of the different aspects of landscaping work. As such, it combines relevant clauses from the following stand-alone landscape worksections of Earthwork, Landscape – soils, Landscape – soft surfaces, Landscape – planting and Landscape – plant procurement.
0251 Landscape - soils
This worksection Template is applicable to soils for landscaping including, rock work, filling, topsoil, topsoil additives, compost and mulch. Geotechnical site investigation and soil related earthworks are also covered.
0252 Landscape - soft surfaces
This worksection Template is applicable to grass seeding, hydroseeding and hydromulching, turfing, stolonizing and temporary grassing.
0253 Landscape - planting
This worksection Template is applicable to composts, fertilisers, binders, mulching, planting, insect spraying, tree pruning and anchorage and is principally concerned with so-called softworks.
0254 Irrigation
This worksection Template is applicable to automatically controlled, fixed watering systems. It includes micro irrigation, drip irrigation systems, sub surface irrigation and valve boxes.
0255 Landscape - plant procurement
This worksection Template includes shrubs and ground cover as well as trees. It is structured to allow for the supply of plant material as a separate early contract or as part of the head contract.
0255b Landscape - plant procurement
This worksection Template includes shrubs and ground cover as well as trees. It is structured to allow for the supply of plant material as a separate early contract or as part of the head contract.
0256 Landscape - establishment
This worksection Template is applicable to landscape establishment and maintenance for the period between the date of practical completion and the date of final completion under the head contract.
0256b Landscape - establishment
This worksection Template is applicable to landscape establishment and maintenance for the period between the date of practical completion and the date of final completion under the head contract.
0261 Landscape - furniture and fixtures
This worksection Template is applicable to the supply and installation of proprietary items associated with landscape works, including shade structures.
0271 Pavement base and subbase
This worksection Template is applicable to the supply, spreading, compaction and trimming of base and subbase courses of flexible pavements for access or car parking.
0271b Pavement base and subbase
This worksection Template is applicable to the supply, spreading, compaction and trimming of base and subbase courses of flexible pavements for access or car parking.
0272 Asphaltic concrete
This worksection Template is applicable to the supply and laying of asphalt for ancillary areas not forming public roadways.
0273 Sprayed bituminous surfacing
This worksection Template is applicable to bituminous sprayed surfacing including priming, primer sealing and resealing of ancillary areas not forming public roadways.
0274 Concrete pavement
This worksection Template is applicable to the supply and placement of concrete for concrete pavements such as loading docks, carparks, landscape hard paving within site boundaries. It includes residential streets, paths and driveways.
0274b Concrete pavement
This worksection Template is applicable to the supply and placement of concrete for concrete pavements such as loading docks, carparks, landscape hard paving within site boundaries. It includes residential streets, paths and driveways.
0275 Segmental pavers - mortar bed
This worksection Template is applicable to external paving in clay, stone, industrial cast stone, terrazzo and manufactured cementitious pavers on a cement mortar bed and adhesive bed to concrete substrates.
0275b Segmental pavers - mortar bed
This worksection Template is applicable to external paving in clay, stone, industrial cast stone, terrazzo and manufactured cementitious pavers on a cement mortar bed and adhesive bed to concrete substrates.
0276 Segmental pavers - sand bed
This worksection Template is applicable to the supply, placement and compaction of proprietary clay and concrete segmental paving on sand bedding for use in vehicular pavements, cycleways, footpaths and landscaped areas, over unbound base and/or subbase layer/s. This worksection does not apply to public roads and streets.
0277 Pavement ancillaries
This worksection Template is applicable to the installation of channels, kerbs, linemarking and some types of vehicle barriers.
0278 Granular surfaces
This worksection Template is applicable to the construction of granular pathways and surfaces for minor works, and includes subgrade trimming, base compaction and granular surfacing.
0301 Piling
This worksection Template is applicable to piled footings for building structures and includes timber, concrete/grout and steel piling aligned with AS 2159.
0310 Concrete - combined
This worksection Template is applicable to the use of concrete for building and associated structures. It is suitable for work of a scale or size which does not need a separate worksection for each of the different parts of the concrete work. It combines relevant clauses from the following worksections: Concrete formwork, Concrete reinforcement, Concrete post-tensioned, Concrete in situ and Concrete finishes. For large projects and for projects which include precast and tilt-up concrete, use separate worksections.
0311 Concrete formwork
This worksection Template is applicable to supply, installation and removal of formwork for concrete work in buildings and associated structures. It includes formwork using profiled sheeting and plywood. This worksection is generally used in conjunction with other concrete worksections.
0312 Concrete reinforcement
This worksection Template is applicable to supply and installation of fibre and steel reinforcement in concrete for buildings and associated structures. It includes ties, supports and dowelling. This worksection is generally used in conjunction with other concrete worksection.
0313 Concrete post-tensioned
This worksection Template is applicable to bonded post-tensioning of concrete using strand, bar or wire. It includes concrete elements that are post-tensioned on site as part of the concrete construction process. Cable stays, external post-tensioning and ground anchors are excluded. It anticipates the possibility of contractor design.
0314 Concrete in situ
This worksection Template is applicable to concrete placement on site (in situ) for building and associated structures. It includes preparation of the base, concrete supply, placement, compaction, curing and jointing. This worksection is generally used in conjunction with other concrete worksections.
0315 Concrete finishes
This worksection Template is applicable to the production of formed and unformed finishes to concrete surfaces in building and associated structures. It covers the common surface finishes. More project specific finishes may be added, if required. This worksection should be used in conjunction with the concrete in situ worksection, in particular for curing.
0318 Shotcrete
This worksection Template is applicable to pre-mixed (wet) concrete which is applied pneumatically and compacted dynamically under high velocity. It should be used in situations where formed in situ concrete is not appropriate. This worksection is not applicable to dry mix shotcrete, or mechanically applied shotcrete used for tunnelling and mining ground support applications.
0331 Brick and block construction
This worksection Template is applicable to internal and external, load bearing and non-load bearing brick and block construction in buildings and associated structures using manufactured units comprising clay, calcium silicate, concrete or autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) used in buildings and associated structures. It includes details on mortar, reinforcement, ties and other accessories, lintels, damp proofing and flashings.
0331b Brick and block construction
This worksection Template is applicable to internal and external, load bearing and non-load bearing brick and block construction in buildings and associated structures using manufactured units comprising clay, calcium silicate, concrete or autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) used in buildings and associated structures. It includes details on mortar, reinforcement, ties and other accessories, lintels, damp proofing and flashings.
0332 Stone masonry
This worksection Template is applicable to natural stone masonry units used in buildings and associated structures. It includes mortar/grout, lintels, wall ties, damp proof courses and flashings and stone foundations. There is currently no Australian standard for the stone masonry product. However, the design and construction is covered in AS 3700.
0332b Stone masonry
This worksection Template is applicable to natural stone masonry units used in buildings and associated structures. It includes mortar/grout, lintels, wall ties, damp proof courses and flashings and stone foundations. There is currently no Australian standard for the stone masonry product. However, the design and construction is covered in AS 3700.
0333 Stone repair
This worksection Template is applicable to the cleaning, repair and restoration of existing stone masonry, including stone removal and replacement work. It includes requirements for natural and synthetic stones, mortars, fixings and repointing.
0334 Block construction
This worksection Template is applicable to internal and external, load bearing and non-load bearing construction in buildings and associated structures using block masonry units manufactured from concrete or autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC). It includes details on mortar, reinforcement, ties and other accessories, lintels, damp proofing and flashings. This worksection is endorsed by the Concrete Masonry Association of Australia (CMAA).
0335 Brick construction
This worksection Template is applicable to internal and external, load bearing and non-load bearing construction in buildings and associated structures using brick masonry units manufactured from clay, calcium silicate and concrete laid in mortar, and used in building and related construction. It includes wall ties, lintels, mortar, face and cavity work, damp proof courses and flashing and bagging.
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.
0343 Tensioned membrane structures
This worksection Template is applicable to suspended tensioned membrane structures, including shade fabric cloth or waterproof membrane structures. It covers supporting structure, tension members, anchorages and foundations, both attached to other structures and stand-alone elements. The worksection is not intended to apply to proprietary structures and systems which are covered by the manufacturers’ details, specification and certification.
0344 Steel - hot-dip galvanized coatings
This worksection Template is applicable to post-fabrication galvanizing of fabricated structural steelwork or steel products identified as being at risk of atmospheric corrosion. The worksection derives from the standard specification for hot dip galvanized coatings published in GAA After-fabrication hot dip galvanizing by the Galvanizers Association of Australia (GAA). The worksection is endorsed by the Galvanizers Association of Australia.
0344b Steel - hot-dip galvanized coatings
This worksection Template is applicable to post-fabrication galvanizing of fabricated structural steelwork or steel products identified as being at risk of atmospheric corrosion. The worksection derives from the standard specification for hot dip galvanized coatings published in GAA After-fabrication hot dip galvanizing by the Galvanizers Association of Australia (GAA). The worksection is endorsed by the Galvanizers Association of Australia.
0345 Steel - protective paint coatings
This worksection Template is applicable to protective paint coating systems for the protection of mild steel products and structural steel against interior and exterior atmospheric corrosion. It addresses surface preparation, preparation assessment and coating application for new and maintenance work.
0345b Steel - protective paint coatings
This worksection Template is applicable to protective paint coating systems for the protection of mild steel products and structural steel against interior and exterior atmospheric corrosion. It addresses surface preparation, preparation assessment and coating application for new and maintenance work.
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.
0381 Structural timber
This worksection Template is applicable to timber building and civil engineering structures or elements for generally commercial, industrial, marine and similar purposes including the major beams and columns in residential buildings, timber portal frames and trusses, timber decks, walkways and jetties, pole structures, timber bridges and timber masts, pylons, towers, and similar structures.
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.
0411 Waterproofing - external and tanking
This worksection Template is applicable to tanking and membrane applications to roofing, balconies, concrete slabs over below ground spaces and planter boxes and tanking. It relies on AS 4654.1 and AS 4654.2. It does not include concrete mixtures, penetrant sealers or decorative coatings.
0411b Waterproofing - external and tanking
This worksection Template is applicable to tanking and membrane applications to roofing, balconies, concrete slabs over below ground spaces and planter boxes and tanking. It relies on AS 4654.1 and AS 4654.2. It does not include concrete mixtures, penetrant sealers or decorative coatings.
0421 Roofing - combined
This worksection Template is applicable to the provision of roof coverings of profiled sheet metal, tiles, slate, fibre cement, shingles and shakes, seamed sheet metal, and roof plumbing.
0423 Roofing - profiled sheet metal
This worksection Template is applicable to the provision of roof coverings of profiled sheet metal and roof plumbing.
0424 Roofing - seamed sheet metal
This worksection Template is applicable to the provision of roof coverings of seamed sheet metal and roof plumbing.
0425 Roofing - shingles and shakes
This worksection Template is applicable to the provision of roof coverings of timber shingles and shakes and roof plumbing.
0426 Roofing - slate
This worksection Template is applicable to the provision of slate roof coverings and roof plumbing.
0427 Roofing - tiles
This worksection Template is applicable to the provision of roof coverings of cement, terracotta or pressed sheet metal roofing tiles and roof plumbing.
0431 Cladding – combined
This worksection Template is applicable to lightweight external wall cladding for work of a scale or size which does not warrant the use of separate worksections for each selected cladding type. It combines relevant clauses from the Cladding – panels, Cladding – planks, Cladding – profiled sheet metal and Cladding – sheet and pre-assembled systems worksections.
0431b Cladding – combined
This worksection Template is applicable to lightweight external wall cladding for work of a scale or size which does not warrant the use of separate worksections for each selected cladding type. It combines relevant clauses from the Cladding – panels, Cladding – planks, Cladding – profiled sheet metal and Cladding – sheet and pre-assembled systems worksections.
0432 Curtain walls
This worksection Template is applicable to windows and window-and-spandrel assemblies custom-designed to form part, or the whole, of the facades of major buildings, especially high-rise. It contains detailed performance and testing requirements and has extensive quality control provisions. Contractor design is expected. There are no central standards, other than AS/NZS 4284.
0433 Stone cladding
This worksection Template is applicable to mechanically fixed natural stone or cast stone cladding panels in external or internal applications.
0434 Cladding - panels
This worksection Template is applicable to lightweight external wall cladding of composite sandwich panels and AAC panels.
0435 Cladding - planks
This worksection Template is applicable to lightweight external wall cladding for hardboard and fibre cement planks, and timber weatherboards.
0436 Cladding - profiled sheet metal
This worksection Template is applicable to lightweight external wall cladding of profiled and seamed sheet metal products.
0451 Windows and glazed doors
This worksection Template is applicable to windows and glazed doors consisting of proprietary lines (or suites) of manufactured products, supplied as complete systems, fabricated and assembled to the standard designs of specialist firms in documented materials such as aluminium, steel, timber and plastics. It includes glazing, hardware and associated integral blinds, louvres, and grilles as well as installation accessories, such as fixings, flashings, sealants and seals, caulking and weather-stripping, necessary for the satisfactory functioning of the whole system.
0451b Windows and glazed doors
This worksection Template is applicable to windows and glazed doors consisting of proprietary lines (or suites) of manufactured products, supplied as complete systems, fabricated and assembled to the standard designs of specialist firms in documented materials such as aluminium, steel, timber and plastics. It includes glazing, hardware and associated integral blinds, louvres, and grilles as well as installation accessories, such as fixings, flashings, sealants and seals, caulking and weather-stripping, necessary for the satisfactory functioning of the whole system.
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.
0454 Overhead doors
This worksection Template is applicable to sectional and tilting overhead doors, roller shutters (including fire shutters), grilles and garage doors. Manual and motorised operation are covered.
0454b Overhead doors
This worksection Template is applicable to sectional and tilting overhead doors, roller shutters (including fire shutters), grilles and garage doors. Manual and motorised operation are covered.
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.
0456 Louvre windows
This worksection Template is applicable to louvre windows consisting of proprietary products, supplied as complete systems fabricated and assembled by specialist firms to their standard designs. Components include glass, metal, timber or plastic louvre blades, hardware and associated screens and grilles, as well as installation accessories, such as fixings, flashings, sealants, caulking and weather-stripping, necessary for the satisfactory functioning of the whole system.
0457 External screens
This worksection Template is applicable to external screens consisting of proprietary lines (or suites) of manufactured products, supplied as complete systems fabricated and assembled by specialist firms to their standard designs, in materials such as aluminium, steel and stainless steel. It includes sunscreens, trafficable sunscreens, external louvres and blinds, shutters, awnings and pergolas fixed to building facades or openings to control sunlight and/or to provide privacy, to screen plant and equipment, or to provide an architectural feature. It applies to fixed, adjustable, operable and automatically controlled types.
0461 Glazing
This worksection Template is applicable to glazing in framed openings to windows, doors and curtain walls based around AS 1288.
0461b Glazing
This worksection Template is applicable to glazing in framed openings to windows, doors and curtain walls based around AS 1288.
0462 Structural silicone glazing
This worksection Template is applicable to the installation of the following structural glazing systems: structural silicone glazing in which the glass is adhered to the framing system with a structural sealant; framed, unframed and partly framed glass assemblies including faceted glazing, fin supported glazing, patch plate jointed suspended glazing and point fixed glazing incorporating spider type glass fittings; suspended frameless glass assembly with wind stiffening systems.
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.
0471 Thermal insulation and pliable membranes
This worksection Template is applicable to insulation and pliable membranes for floors, walls, ceilings and roofs. It generally relies on AS 3999, AS/NZS 4200.1, AS/NZS 4200.2 and AS/NZS 4859.1. A pliable building membrane may be installed to act as a sarking membrane, vapour barrier, thermal insulation or any combination of the three. This worksection does not cover insulation for services (e.g. for ductwork, use Ductwork insulation worksection).
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.
0811s 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.
0812s 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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