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CONTENTS PAGE:

TITLE PAGE…PG1

CONTENTS PAGE…PG2

1.SPEEDSPEC…PG3

1.2 APPLICATION…PG3

1.3 HOW THIS SPECIFICATION IS AVALIABLE AND HOW IT IS USED…PG4/5

1.4 A CONTENTS LIST OF THE SPECIFICATION (EXAMPLE)(APPENDIX )…PG5

1.5 A SAMPLE TRADE SECTION (APPENDIX 2)…PG5

2. NATSPEC (BUILDING BASIC)…PG6

2.1 APPLICATION…PG6/8

2.2 HOW THIS SPECIFICATION IS AVALIABLE AND HOW IT IS USED…PG8

2.3 A WORK SECTION SUMMARY (EXAMPLE) (APPENDIX 3)…PG8/9

2.4 A SAMPLE WORK SECTION (EXAMPLE) (APPENDIX 3)…PG9/10

3. NATSPEC (DOMESTIC)…PG10

3.1 APPLICATION…PG10

3.2 HOW THIS SPECIFICATION IS AVALIABLE AND HOW IT IS USED…PG10/11

3.3 A WORK SECTION SUMMARY (EXAMPLE) (APPENDIX 4)…PG12/14

3.4 A SAMPLE WORK SECTION (EXAMPLE) (APPENDIX 4)…PG14/15

4. COMPARISON OF THREE SPECIFICATIONS…PG16/17

4.1 CONCLUSION OF WHICH SPECIFICATION IS IDEAL…PG17

5. REFERENCE LIST…PG18

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SpecPack Specifications:

Application:

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How this specification is available and how it is used (SpeedSpec):

SpeedSpec is an ideal product for a range of projects up to about 4 million and is a great resource for
the growing practice. It covers single, high level housing, multiple residential, light commercial and
projects which are covered by the trade sections available. This “one page per trade” special is simple
enough for anyone to use. The spec writer just adds specific details to get a finished spec.

Special and Bonus Features:

We are pleased to announce the availability of SpeedSpec Edition 11. The new edition includes a
Sustainability Guide for designers who want to produce “greener” buildings. An updates service is
available annually and cost $230 (inc GST).

Features include

 You buy our products and therefore own them and can customize them to suit your in-house
spec model(s).
 SpeedSpec is suitable for projects up to $4 million.
 There are 81 trade sections, most of which are about one page long and all have the same
simple structure. (see Contents list and sample).
 The most recent changes and additions:
 Updated Australian Standards and references.
 NEW Sustainability data and Guide
 04290 Adobe, Mudbrick
 07465 Metal Cladding
 10400 Signage.
 Produces a THIN but professional spec.
 All trade sections have the same clauses and structure making it easy to read, edit and to find
data.
 Hidden “green” notes at the top of relevant trade sections help with energy conservation.
(Most useful at design stage).
 Red hidden text gives advice of a general nature to specifiers.
 Some sustainability links to assist in checking on material choices, or making more
sustainable material choices.
 SpeedSpec comes in a single file for MS Word 2003 and one for MS Word 2010 for use on
PC or Mac.

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 These files include Prelims and all trade sections - the trade sections and schedules are also
supplied separately to give you maximum flexibility.
 9 schedules are supplied in a separate folder but can be added to the book
 Simple User Guide.
 MARKED UP COPY OF ED 10 INCLUDED. If you customize SpeedSpec, you can make
changes to your master instead of replacing it with the new material. New trade sections
would be added to your Ed 10 file if you chose this option and you would rename your edited
files , “Edition 11 SpeedSpec”.
 Updated regularly (annual update cost to go to the next edition is $230, inc GST). We provide
updates for 3 past editions only.
 SpeedSpec costs $790 (inc GST) and is emailed to you upon purchase. A CD can be
purchased for an extra $8 and it is express posted.

A Contents List for Speedspec:

SPEEDSPEC EDITION 11 CONTENTS

SEE ATTACHED Appendix 1 for this content

New trade sections are in bold text

Please note: There is a User Guide to help with word processing.

Please email to info@specpack.com.au or telephone us on (03) 9544 6545.

Trade Sample Section:

SPAN SIZE END BEARINGS SPAN SIZE

SEE ATTATCHED APPENDIX 2

up to 950mm 74 x 10 flat 150mm up to 950mm 74 x 10 flat

950 to 1200 76x76x10L 200mm 950 to 1200 75x12 flat

1200 to 1650 102x76x10L 230mm 1200 to 1650 102x76x10L

1650 to 2400 127x76x10L 230mm 1650 to 2400 127x76x10L

2400 to 3000 152x89x10L 230mm 2400 to 3000 152x89x10L

SEE ATTATCHED Appendix 2

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Natspec Building Basic:

Application:

Yearly Quarter
Package Application
Price Price
The NATSPEC content is informed by the National Construction
Code. NATsource is provided for checking the currency of all
Standards and publications throughout Open text in NATSPEC.
This is a cut-down version of the BUILDING Professional package
for architects and building designers. It is aimed at simple building
$185.00
projects requiring less technical material on products, their $740.00 +
+
Building execution and scheduling. It contains approximately 90 GST
GST
Basic worksections selected from the BUILDING Professional package. $74.00
$18.50
Of these, 40 have reduced content compared to BUILDING
Professional relating to inspections, sampling, testing and shop
drawing submissions.
For engineers and landscape architects engaged on site preparation
works and all works external to the building but within the site $185.00
$740.00 +
boundary together with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical +
Building GST
services design and installation work. Demolition, tendering and GST
Landscape $74.00
contract preliminaries are also covered. It is not applicable to $18.50
works outside the site boundary such as vehicular crossings and
works within local or state government roads.
For engineers engaged on structural work intended for occupation.
$185.00
It covers materials for components that are necessary for the $740.00 +
+
Building adequate strength and appropriate serviceability behaviour of the GST
GST
Structure buildings. It is not intended that the worksections should apply $74.00
$18.50
without significant augmentation to civil engineering structures
such as bridges, dams and roads.
For architects, building designers and interior designers engaged on $185.00
$740.00 +
comprehensive interior projects. It covers interior building and +
Building GST
finishing work together with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical GST
Interior $74.00
services design and installation work. Demolition (interior), $18.50
tendering and contract preliminaries are also covered.
$1,990.00 $498.00
For engineers and consultants specifying the services for projects + +
Services
of all complexities. It includes all the material from the SERVICES GST GST
Combined
Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical specification packages. $199.00 $49.80

$185.00
For engineers and consultants specifying the mechanical services $740.00 +
+
Services for projects of all complexities. It includes most commonly used GST
GST
Mechanical mechanical services and components. Demolition, tendering and $74.00
$18.50
contract preliminaries are also covered.

$185.00
For engineers and consultants specifying the hydraulic services for $740.00 +
+
Services projects of all complexities. It includes most commonly used GST
GST
Hydraulic hydraulic services and components. Demolition, tendering and $74.00
$18.50
contract preliminaries are also covered.

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$185.00
For engineers and consultants specifying the electrical services for $740.00 +
+
Services projects of all complexities. It includes most commonly used GST
GST
Electrical electrical services and components. Demolition, tendering and $74.00
$18.50
contract preliminaries are also covered.

For architects and building designers engaged on all building

project types. BUILDING Professional is NATSPEC's definitive
building specification containing some 150 worksections. It covers
$1,990.00 $498.00
site, architectural, interiors, and landscaping and provides design
+ +
Building and install worksections for mechanical, hydraulic and electrical
GST GST
Professional services. Demolition, tendering and contract preliminaries are also
$199.00 $49.80
covered. In addition, BUILDING Professional includes the reduced
content BUILDING Basic worksections and the NATSPEC digital
DOMESTIC specification. These worksections may be selected for
the uncomplicated parts of specific projects.
AUS-SPEC Complete covers planning and design, tendering,
contract preliminaries, construction, maintenance and operations of
open and urban spaces, buildings, minor roads, minor bridges for
vehicle and pedestrian use, and public utilities. It includes
$3,190.00
NATSPEC BUILDING Basic and BUILDING Landscape
+
AUS-SPEC packages. It provides worksection Templates, guidelines and
GST
Complete examples for preparing specifications; tender and contract
$319.00
documentation; maintenance management plans and contract
schedules for construction and/or maintenance contracts. This
package is for design, construction, maintenance and operational
personnel and Asset Managers and satisfies most Local
Government needs.
AUS-SPEC Contracts covers tendering, contract preliminaries,
quality checklists and quality requirements for the supply of
$740.00 +
projects and services. It provides worksection Templates,
AUS-SPEC GST
guidelines and examples for preparing tender and contract
Contracts $74.00
documentation, maintenance management plans and contract
schedules. This package is for Contract, Supply, Asset and Works
Managers, Purchasing and Legal Officers.
AUS-SPEC Urban and open spaces covers planning and design,
tendering and contract preliminaries, construction, maintenance
and operations of urban and open spaces. It also includes the
NATSPEC BUILDING Landscape package for site preparation
$1,430.00
works and all works external to the building but within the site
AUS-SPEC +
boundary together with mechanical, hydraulic and electrical
Urban and GST
services design and installation work. It provides worksection
open spaces $143.00
Templates, guidelines and examples for preparing specifications,
tender and contract documentation, Park Maintenance Plans
(PMP), contract schedules and Activity contract requirements
(ACR). This package is for Environmental Services, Recreation
and Maintenance Managers and Park Superintendents.
AUS-SPEC AUS-SPEC Buildings covers planning and design, tendering and $1,430.00
Buildings contract preliminaries, maintenance and operation of buildings and +
their associated services. It also includes the NATSPEC GST
BUILDING Basic package for simple site, structural, architectural, $143.00
interiors, landscaping and mechanical, hydraulic and electrical
services design and installation work. It provides worksection
Templates, guidelines and examples for preparing specifications,

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tender and contract documentation, Building and Facilities

Maintenance Plans (BFMP), contract schedules and Activity
contract requirements (ACR). This package is for Building, Asset,
Property Services and Engineering Services Managers.
AUS-SPEC Roadworks and bridges covers planning and design,
tendering and contract preliminaries, construction, maintenance
and operations of minor roads and minor bridges for vehicle and $1,430.00
AUS-SPEC pedestrian use. It provides worksection Templates, guidelines and +
Roadworks examples for specifications, tender and contract documentation, GST
and bridges Road Reserve Maintenance Plans (RMP), contract schedules and $143.00
Activity contract requirements (ACR). This package is for Design
and Development, Contracts, Asset, Maintenance Business Unit
and Strategic Planning Managers.
AUS-SPEC Public utilities covers planning and design, tendering
and contract preliminaries, construction, maintenance and
operations of public utilities (water supply, water cycle
$740.00 +
AUS-SPEC management, sewerage systems and cleaning and waste
GST
Public management). It provides worksection Templates, guidelines and
$74.00
utilities examples for specifications, tender and contract documentation,
Maintenance Plans contract schedules, and Activity contract
requirements (ACR). This package is for Engineering Services,
Environmental Services and Maintenance Managers.
AUS-SPEC Maintenance (Non Parks) covers tendering and
contract preliminaries, maintenance and operations buildings,
$1,380.00
roadworks, minor bridges for vehicle and pedestrian use and public
+
AUS-SPEC utilities. It provides worksection Templates, guidance and
GST
Maintenance examples for specification, tender and contract documentation,
$138.00
Maintenance Plans contract schedules and Activity Contract
Requirements (ACR). This package is for Engineering Services,
Environmental Services, Asset and Maintenance Managers.
For architects and building designers constructing, extending $340.00 + $85.00 +
or renovating uncomplicated single detached dwellings. It GST GST
Domestic
covers site, structural and architectural work and mechanical, $34.00 $8.50
hydraulic and electrical services design and installation work.

How this specification is available and how it is used:

NATSPEC provides a comprehensive national specification system endorsed by government and

professional bodies. The specification is for all building structures with specialist packages for
architects, interior designers, landscape architects, structural engineers, service engineers and
domestic owners. There are ten NATSPEC specification packages available to suit any project type.

Work Section Summary:

This national work section matrix may be used to check or select the appropriate NATSPEC and
AUS-SPEC specification package. Individual work sections may be purchased using the publications
order form at www.NATSPEC.com.au.

SEE ATTATCHED APPEDIX 3

Urban and open spaces includes NATSPEC Landscape, Building and Professional Services Combined
and includes Domestic, Electrical, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Interior and Structure Landscape Basics

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AUS-SPEC Complete includes NATSPEC Basic Road works and bridges, Public utilities,
Maintenance

A Sample Worksection:

SEE ATTATCHED APPENDIX 3

0331B BRICK AND BLOCK CONSTRUCTION

Work section application:

“This cut-down work section template is applicable to 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. Guidance text all text within these boxes is provided as guidance for developing this work
section and should not form part of the final specification. This Guidance text may be hidden or
deleted from the document using the NATSPEC Toolbar or the hidden text Hide and Delete functions
of your word processing system. For additional information visit FAQs at www.natspec.com.au.
Optional text in this font (blue with a grey background) covers items specified less frequently. It is
provided for incorporation into open text where it is applicable to a project. Related material located
elsewhere in NATSPEC. If a listed work section is not part of your subscription package and you
wish to purchase it, contact NATSPEC. Related material may be found in other work sections. See for
example:

 Adhesives, sealants and fasteners for sealants in external masonry joints.

 Termite management.
 ANCON structural steel components.
 Monolithic stabilised earth walls.
 Mud brick walls.
 Stone masonry.
 Sheet flooring and decking, for holding down requirements against wind uplift.
 Roofing – combined, for holding down requirements against wind uplift.
 Partitions – brick and block, for interior fit out masonry walls.
 Rendering and plastering. Cross references Work sections that cross reference this work
section are:
i) Green star – as built submissions.
ii) Green star – office as built submissions.
iii) Adhesives, sealants and fasteners. Material not included in NATSPEC. Some projects
may include items not covered by NATSPEC. For these you may need to create new text
or modify this text or a suitable work section. Documenting this and related work. You
may document this and related work as follows:
 Brickwork and block work is normally fully detailed. See AS 3700 clause 1.4 for information
to be provided.
 For masonry in small buildings, AS 4773 may be used. See AS 4773.1 clause 1.4 for
minimum information to be provided.
 Document details related to durability, fire resistance, masonry growth, differential
movements, earthquake and wind design, lateral stability design and robustness. Specifying
ESD Refer to the NATSPEC TECHreport - Specifying ESD. The following may be specified
in the work section.
 Category for appropriate durability” (NATSPEC, 2013).

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Natspec Domestic:

Application:

Why has a Specification? The primary function of the drawings and specification is to give effect to
design decisions. Many design decisions cannot be expressed in graphic form and therefore rely on
words for their expression. Other decisions would be too tedious or impractical to be conveyed in
graphic form. The drawings and specification complement each other.

The Importance of a Specification The quality of a building project is dependent on the

documentation provided. The contract documentation includes the conditions of contract, the
drawings, the schedules and the specification. Whilst the specification is a multi-purpose document,
its primary function is to define precisely and succinctly the levels of quality required and the
processes necessary to achieve them. Its role includes, but extends beyond, the selection of materials
by providing the criteria for acceptable quality of construction.

The Roles of a Specification:

The specification has many roles including:

 A written record of design decisions taken.

 A document demonstrating compliance with statutory requirements.
 An estimating document.
 A tendering document.
 A legal (contractual) document.
 An on-site working document.
 A dispute settlement document.
 A project management tool.

How the Specification is used:

Building Professional:

For architects and building designers working on all building types. Building Professional is
NATSPEC's definitive building specification containing some 150 work sections. It covers site,
architectural, interiors, and landscaping and provides design and installs work sections for
mechanical, hydraulic and electrical services. Demolition, tendering and contract preliminaries are
also covered. In addition, Building Professional includes the reduced versions of BUILDING Basic
work sections and the NATSPEC digital Domestic specification. These work sections may be selected
for the uncomplicated parts of specific projects.

Building Basic: This is a cut-down version of the Building Professional package for architects and
building designers. It is aimed at simple building projects requiring less technical material on
products, their execution and scheduling. It contains approximately 90 work sections selected from
the Building Professional package. Of these, 40 have reduced content compared to Building
Professional relating to inspections, sampling, testing and shop drawing submissions.

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Building Landscape: For engineers and landscape architects engaged on site preparation works and
all works external to the building but within the site boundary together with mechanical, hydraulic
and electrical services design and installation work. Demolition, tendering and contract preliminaries
are also covered. It is not applicable to works outside the site boundary such as vehicular crossings
and works within local or state government roads. Building Structure for engineers engaged on
structural work intended for occupation. It covers materials for components that are necessary for the
adequate strength and appropriate serviceability behaviour of the buildings. It is not intended that the
work sections should apply to civil engineering structures such as bridges, dams and roads.

Building Interior: For architects, building designers and interior designers working on
comprehensive interior projects. It covers interior building and finishing work together with
mechanical, hydraulic and electrical services design and installation work. Demolition (interior),
tendering and contract preliminaries are also covered.

Domestic: For architects and building designers constructing, extending or renovating uncomplicated
single detached dwellings. It covers site, architectural work and mechanical, hydraulic and electrical
services design and installation work. Services Combined; for engineers and consultants specifying
the services for projects of all complexities. It includes all the material from the SERVICES
Mechanical, Hydraulic and Electrical specification packages.

Mechanical: For engineers and consultants specifying the mechanical services for projects of all
complexities. It includes most commonly used mechanical services and components. Demolition,
tendering and contract preliminaries are also covered.

Hydraulic: For engineers and consultants specifying the hydraulic services for projects of all
complexities. It includes most commonly used hydraulic services and components. Demolition,
tendering and contract preliminaries are also covered.

Electrical: For engineers and consultants specifying the electrical services for projects of all
complexities. It includes most commonly used electrical services and components. Demolition,
tendering and contract preliminaries are also covered.

How this specification is available and how it is used:

SIMPLE DOMESTIC has been developed for those projects simple enough not to require the
engagement of an architect or building designer by the owners. It defines what is deemed to be the
minimum level of workmanship for satisfactory work. Architects and building designers should use
the Domestic digital package when engaged for Domestic work.

The primary function of the drawings and specification is to give effect to design decisions. Many
design decisions cannot be expressed in graphic form and therefore rely on words for their expression.
Other decisions would be too tedious or impractical to be conveyed in graphic form. The drawings
and specification compliment each other.

The quality of a building project is dependent on the documentation provided. The contract
documentation includes the conditions of contract, the drawings, the schedules and the specification.
Whilst the specification is a multi-purpose document, its primary function is to define precisely and
succinctly the quality required and the processes necessary for achieving it. Its role includes but
extends beyond the selection of materials by providing the baseline for acceptable quality of
construction.

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Work section Summary:

SEE ATTATCHED 4

DOMESTIC worksections are as follows: (sample worksection)

0121 Tender form

0131 Preliminaries
0171 General requirements
0184 Termite management
0201 Demolition
0221 Site management
0222 Earthwork
0223 Service trenching
0241 Landscape - walling and edging
0242 Landscape - fences and barriers
0250 Landscape - gardening
0271 Pavement base and subbase
0274 Concrete pavement
0276 Segmental pavers - sand bed
0310 Concrete
0331 Brick and block construction
0342 Light steel framing
0382 Light timber framing
0383 Flooring and decking
0411 Waterproofing - external and tanking
0421 Roofing
0431 Cladding
0451 Windows and glazed doors
0453 Doors and access panels
0454 Overhead doors
0455 Door hardware
0467 Glass components
0471 Thermal insulation and pliable membranes
0511 Lining
0551 Joinery
0572 Miscellaneous appliances and fixtures
0574 Window coverings
0611 Rendering and plastering
0612 Cementitious toppings
0621 Waterproofing - wet areas
0631 Ceramic tiles
0651 Resilient finishes
0652 Carpets
0654 Engineered panel floors
0655 Timber flooring
0656 Floor sanding and finishing
0671 Painting
0702 Mechanical design and install
0802 Hydraulic design and install
0902 Electrical design and install

Branded worksections included with DOMESTIC:

0181 BOSTIK adhesives, sealants and fasteners

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0181 SIKA adhesives and sealants with fasteners

0192 ANCON structural steel components
0194 RAVEN door seals and window seals
0195 DTAC tactile indicators and stair nosings
0310 AFS LOGICWALL in concrete combined
0311 FIELDERS KingFlor in concrete formwork
0341 FIELDERS purlins & girts in structural steel
0341 GALVASPAN purlins & girts in structural steel
0344 MAKMAX tensile membrane structures
0345 DULUX steel - protective paint coatings
0381 TLB TIMBER in structural timber
0383 BGC fibre cement decking and flooring underlay
0383 TLB TIMBER in sheet flooring and decking
0411 SIKA waterproofing - external and tanking
0411 SOPREMA in waterproofing - external and tanking
0423 ASKIN® XFLAM performance panel roofing
0423 COLORBOND® AND ZINCALUME® in roofing - profiled sheet metal
0423 FIELDERS roofing - profiled sheet metal
0424 FIELDERS roofing - seamed sheet metal
0428 DANPALON roof glazing
0429 SOLATUBE tubular daylight systems
0431 PracticaMMC in cladding - combined
0434 ALUCOBOND cladding
0434 ASKIN® XFLAM performance panel cladding
0434 DANPALON translucent façade cladding
0434 FIELDERS cladding - panels
0436 COLORBOND® and ZINCALUME® cladding
0436 FIELDERS cladding - profiled sheet metal
0438 BGC fibre cement cladding
0451 AWS aluminium windows and doors
0455 KABA door hardware
0456 SAFETYLINE JALOUSIE louvre windows
0461 VIRIDIAN glazing
0462 SIKA structural glazing
0471 AUTEX in thermal insulation and pliable membrane
0471 GREEN INSULATION in thermal insulation and pliable membranes
0471 KINGSPAN in thermal insulation and pliable membrane
0472 AUTEX acoustic insulation
0473 DAMTEC acoustic floor underlays
0473 REGUPOL acoustic floor underlays
0511 KEYSTONE ACOUSTICS in lining
0522 BGC partitions - framed and lined
0528 ASKIN® XFLAM performance panel partition system
0531 ASKIN® XFLAM performance panel ceilings
0541 ASP Access floors
0554 MODDEX steel handrails, guardrails, balustrades and other barriers
0612 POLYFLOR KIESEL self levelling cementitious toppings
0621 LATICRETE waterproofing - wet areas
0621 SIKA waterproofing - wet areas
0621 SOPREMA in waterproofing - wet areas
0631 LATICRETE in ceramic tiling
0632 LATICRETE in stone and terrazzo tiling
0651 FORBO resilient finishes
0651 KARNDEAN in resilient finishes
0651 POLYFLOR resilient finishes

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0651 REGUPOL in resilient finishes

0652 DUNLOP cushion in carpets
0657 ELITE CRETE in resin based seamless flooring
0657 SIKA resin based seamless flooring
0671 DULUX painting
0671 RESENE painting
0671 SOLVER painting
0671 TAUBMANS painting
0671 WATTYL painting
0672 GRANOSITE coatings
0731 FANTECH fans
0745 FANTECH attenuators and acoustic louvres
0751 VICTAULIC in mechanical piping
0752 ARMAFLEX in mechanical piping insulation
0752 SEKISUI FOAM AUSTRALIA mechanical piping insulation
0762 ASKIN® XFLAM performance panels in cool rooms
0815 BILLI boiling, chilled and filtered water dispensers
0823 ARMAFLEX in cold and heated water
0911 LEGRAND in cable support and duct systems
0937 EATON ELECTRICAL uninterruptible power supply
0943 EATON ELECTRICAL switchboard components
0951 LEGRAND in lighting
0971 LEGRAND in emergency evacuation lighting
0981 KABA electronic security

NATSPEC also publishes a NATSPEC Simple Domestic Specification for those simple domestic
projects which do not require the engagement of an architect or building designer by the owners.

A Sample Worksection:

SEE ATTATCHED APPENDIX 4

0331 BRICK AND BLOCK CONSTRUCTION

This work section has been written for Class 1 and 10a buildings that fully conform to the scope of
AS 4773.1. If the works include isolated structures, (totally separate from the main conforming
building), that do not conform to the scope of AS 4773.1, include the references to AS 3700 as noted
in Guidance. If the buildings do not conform to the scope of AS 4773.1 delete all references to AS
4773.1 in the specification and change the specification to references AS 3700, as noted in the
Guidance. Retaining walls: Consult the local approval authority to determine where walls over a
certain height require design by a professional engineer. Energy efficiency requirements at BCA 2.6
set out minimum insulation performance requirements for walls, roofs, floor slabs and external
glazing depending on climate zone and orientation.

1 GENERAL:

1.1 STANDARDS: General Materials and construction: To AS 4773.1 and AS 4773.2.

For isolated structures not conforming to the scope of AS 4773 series amend to AS 3700.

2 PRODUCTS:

2.1 DURABILITY: General Exposure environment:

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Select exposure environment from: mild, moderate, industrial, marine or severe marine to AS 4773.1
clause 4.3. Exposure environment is project specific and applies to all masonry materials, accessories
and built-in items. Exposure locations: To AS 4773.1 clause 4.4. There might be different exposure
locations within one project: exterior, exterior-coated or interior. Nominate in SELECTIONS or show
in the drawings. For isolated structures not conforming to the scope of AS 4773 series amend to AS
3700 clause 5.4.

2.2 MATERIALS: Bricks and blocks Standard: To AS/NZS 4455.1 and AS/NZS 4455.3. Minimum
age of clay bricks: 7 days. Salt attack resistance grade: To AS 4773.2 Table 2.1.

COMPARISION OF SPECPACK AND NATSPEC (BUILDING BASIC AND DOMESTIC)

- The ease of usage

- The amount of project-specific information accommodated
- Thoroughness

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- Clarity

SpecPack (SpeedSpec) is versatile and has many uses although it deals in a slightly more expensive
range of building design and projects. Although it can be modified to accommodate for a single storey
house addition, the design generally deals with up to projects worth $4million, perfect for any project.
This product is aimed at being sustainable with upgraded editions focused on being “greener”. This
product allowed you to upgrade, own the product and customize it to almost any design aspect and
there are 81 trade sections to choose from. Recent upgrades to Australian standards, Adobe keeping in
mind sustainability, it is also one of the most up-to-date pieces of design equipment available. The
thoroughness of information provided and ease of use with simple explanations on how to use the
equipment in place, this product is also designed from the experienced to beginner design decision
makers.

NatSpec (Building Basic) is designed for large to small projects with a broader range of use for
various construction roles than the SpeedSpec. Building Basic focuses on providing design decision
information to roles such as landscapers, domestic structural projects, basic interior, combined
services, mechanical services, hydraulic services, electrical and professional services. AusSpec in
general focuses on projects such as urban and open spaces construction, commercial buildings, road
works and bridges, public utilities, maintenance and some domestic. Building Basic can be designed
for up to ten different specifications and although there is a lot of manoeuvrability it is limited to
those ten specifications only. In building a single storey addition this is the best specification to build
a single storey addition as it involves domestic structural projects and is simple to understand.

NatSpec (Domestic) gives a different affect to design decisions and quality is decided by the
documentation provided. In relation to constructing a single storey addition this is the most specific in
aiding in the design and decision making process in this construction. The role includes but extends
beyond, the selection of materials by providing the criteria for acceptable quality of a construction.
Projects simple enough not to require the engagement, of an architect or building designer by the
owner. In relation to building a single storey addition consultation with a builder, engineer, local
council and other authorities need to be consulted therefore this application would not be best suited
to achieving building the single storey addition to standards using these specifications.

In conclusion and through careful analysis of each company and their specific products, the simplicity
and forthrightness that they describe and show the processes and use of the materials are easy to
follow and understand. All three products are well designed and displayed by the companies in
relation to useability, specificficity, thoroughness and clarity in relation to the specific products. All
three reach the desired Australian Standards and BCA standards and are well advertised to large
multimillion dollar companies and to local business users. Therefore it can be concluded that these
three products are sufficiently represented in their companies as alternative building materials.

In conclusion, SpeedSpec specification is the best product to use in relation to building a single storey
house addition, as its focus is not just versatile design options but applies more environmentally safe
products and procedures then either of the other specifications. When building a single storey addition
with NATspec there are only certain packages you can buy which can limit your options, whereas
SpeedSpec allows you to upgrade, customize and choose from a range of 80 trading types. The simple
design and use combined with top quality updated information makes this product not just ideal for
this proposed addition, but the best out of the three presented.

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Reference List:

Learning Resource OTEN, Produce Working Drawings for Residential Buildings, 2013, accessed
28/03/14

SpeedSpec, Product Specifications, 2007, accessed 28/03/14

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Natspec, Domestic and Building Basic Specifications, 2007, accessed 28/03/14

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