Extracts from the Standards may be incorporated in specifications, however it must remain the and consultant’s to fully investigate the needs of the University and produce designs and documents contractor’s responsibility that are for and which meet the of the project brief. entirely ‘fit purpose’ ‘intent’ The Standards outline the and beyond the above mentioned legislation. University’s generic requirements above Where the Standards outline a higher standard than within the relevant legislation, the Standards will take precedence. If any discrepancies are found between any relevant legislation, the Standards and project specific documentation, these discrepancies should be highlighted in writing to the Associate Director Capital Works, Campus Management. The intent of the Standards is to achieve consistency in the quality of the design and construction of the built forms. However, consultants and contractors are expected to / state of University’s propose ‘best practice the construction techniques, and introduce technological changes that support pragmatic, innovative design. art’ In recognition of this, any departures from relevant legislation, or the Standards, if allowed, must be confirmed in writing by the Associate Director Capital Works, Campus Management. Any departures made without such written confirmation shall be rectified at no cost to UWA. For all works, it is expected that suitably qualified and experienced professionals are engaged to interpret and apply these Standards to UWA projects. Works cannot be carried out by unqualified and unlicensed consultants or contractors. This document is structured into 4 parts: Part 1 Introduction (this Section) Part 2 General Requirements outlines the general requirements or design philosophies adopted at UWA – Part 3 Checklist for project team (if applicable) checklist of items for consideration at various stages of a – project Part 4 Specifications (if applicable) materials specifications and/or preferred lists for materials, processes – or equipment used by UWA.
Extracts from the Standards may be incorporated in specifications, however it must remain the consultant’s and contractor’s responsibility to fully investigate the needs of the University and produce designs and documents that are entirely ‘fit for purpose’ and which meet the ‘intent’ of the project brief. The Standards outline the University’s generic requirements above and beyond the above mentioned legislation. Where the Standards outline a higher standard than within the relevant legislation, the Standards will take precedence. If any discrepancies are found between any relevant legislation, the Standards and project specific documentation, these discrepancies should be highlighted in writing to the Associate Director Capital Works, Campus Management. The intent of the Standards is to achieve consistency in the quality of the design and construction of the University’s built forms. However, consultants and contractors are expected to propose ‘best practice / state of the art’ construction techniques, and introduce technological changes that support pragmatic, innovative design. In recognition of this, any departures from relevant legislation, or the Standards, if allowed, must be confirmed in writing by the Associate Director Capital Works, Campus Management. Any departures made without such written confirmation shall be rectified at no cost to UWA. For all works, it is expected that suitably qualified and experienced professionals are engaged to interpret and apply these Standards to UWA projects. Works cannot be carried out by unqualified and unlicensed consultants or contractors. This document is structured into 4 parts: Part 1 Introduction (this Section) Part 2 General Requirements – outlines the general requirements or design philosophies adopted at UWA Part 3 Checklist for project team (if applicable) – checklist of items for consideration at various stages of a project Part 4 Specifications (if applicable) – materials specifications and/or preferred lists for materials, processes or equipment used by UWA.
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