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Stage 4 > Technical Design
• Assemble specification notes made during Stage 3.
• Prepare a checklist to show which headings or subheadings
might be relevant for the particular project.
• Allocate responsibilities for writing particular parts of the
specification.
• Select specification sections and clauses from a standard
specification library (NBS Create is recommended).
• Mark up a library of clauses and produce a draft copy of the
specification.
• Identify sections or items that are not covered adequately for
the particular project and which will require supplementary
information. Establish which parts will be by prescription and
which by performance requirements.
• If specifying by reference to documents, e.g. British Standards,
obtain the documents and carefully read the relevant parts.
• Review the selection of materials, descriptions of workmanship,
etc. and check with the cost plan.
• Decide on the presentation of the specification.
• Check the final copy for errors, omissions and possible
inconsistencies, either within parts of the document or
between the specification and other Technical Design.
• Establish the number of copies required and distribute as
appropriate.
To assist the cost consultant during preparation of the bills, the architect
might be expected to supply the following:
•specification or specification notes for incorporation in work sections
•information for inclusion in preliminaries (or project management
sections) such as:
–– form of contract, supplements, option clauses, amended clauses, etc.
–– content and use of contract documentation
–– method statements required
–– pre-tender health and safety information
–– work to be done by the employer direct
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