Using Technical Document Templates
Current at: 10 May 2010(A)
| Adapt And Then Adopt | |
| Download Format Options | |
| Continual Update And Development | |
| Common Information Structure | |
| Specification Of Nominal Building Work |
Adapt And Then Adopt
Just like the “beware of the dog” sign on the gate, better technical descriptions can bite if not approached properly!
This is why these documents are published as templates. The intention is that they will be reviewed and adapted to suit business compliance and workmanship choices before being adopted.
ABLE Technical Services can assist when a business is adopting any of the technical document templates.
Download Format Options
Download documents are published in “pdf” format.
“Word file” versions are available on request for those businesses who are willing to enter into a Exchange Agreement whereby they provide feedback on their users experiences and the issues and events likely to inform ongoing resource development.
Continual Update and Development
The BCA is amended annually, new building issues emerge, and better ways to describe building work will be found as building professionals use ABLE resources and exchange their experiences. ABLE will update published technical document templates as issues rise and have been investigated.
Common Information Structure
ABLE technical document templates use a common structure so that it is easier to cross-reference between building work descriptions, work practice descriptions and other local practice information and resources.
The flowchart illustrates how the common structure works. Using Masonry as an example, the Specification of Nominal Building Work – Section 3: Masonry describes Contract Work compliance and workmanship and the Addenda nominates the selections and allowances that apply for Masonry.
When needed, available Building Compliance & Workmanship Information can be found by referencing the section headed Masonry.
The Masonry sections in the “Design & Drafting” and “Estimating & Scheduling” Work Practice Descriptions flag items that need consideration when describing or quantifying Contract Work, and the Trade Work Practice Description provides a detailed description of the brick and/or block laying practices required to build the Contract Work described in the Specification of Nominal Building Work.
Specification of Nominal Building Work
This is a template for a standard Specification that describes BCA construction compliance, building workmanship and the limits placed on those descriptions to better manage building work expectations.
The flowchart below illustrates how nominal building work descriptions have been developed to date, and how these descriptions will change as new Common Practice Solutions are developed and published.
